The Case CX160B hydraulic excavator has an Isuzu 4JJ1X turbocharged, aftercooled, four-cylinder, Tier-III certified diesel engine producing 120 net horsepower (HP). It has an operating weight of 37,700 pounds (17,100 kg). It comes standard with auto power boost, faster cycle time, control pattern change skit, ground level service checkpoints, a pressurized, isolation-mounted cab, and three work modes: automatic, heavy, and speed priority.

The CX160B has a track gauge of 78 inches (198 cm) with 23.6-in (60 cm) shoes