Part of the New Holland Repair Manuals.
Wrenching on a New Holland EC160 crawler excavator? This 712-page New Holland EC160 service manual PDF (OEM #73179382) is the factory workshop book for the whole machine, undercarriage to superstructure. Full wiring diagrams for the electrical system, hydraulic schematics for the twin variable displacement pump and 6-way control block, plus step-by-step teardown procedures for travel and swing gearboxes, multi-disk brakes, and hydraulic cylinders. Wear limit tables tell you exactly when parts are done: measure chain stretch across 4 links, and if the 685.8 mm new spec has stretched to 697.5 mm, that track is finished. The hydraulic reservoir holds 250 liters; fill it right the first time. Guessing at wear limits kills undercarriages. Bookmarked by section, this PDF opens on any device, so bring your tablet straight to the machine and start wrenching.
What's Inside This New Holland EC160 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Foreward/ Safety Instructions | 3-15 | Warnings and Symbols, Danger in the Event of Non-Observance of the Safety Instructions, Organizational Measures, Personnel Qualification, Operational Phases, Special Dangers, Repair Work Safety, Accumulators |
| Service Data | 16-74 | Service Data General, Engine, Transmission Gears, Hydraulic System, Wear Limits, Crawler Components |
| Tools | 75-84 | Pcs Tester, Solenoid Valve Tester, Measuring Adapter, Vacuum Pump, Pressure Gauge, Stroke-Measuring Device |
| Undercarriage | 85-114 | Travel System, Track Chain, Idler, Bottom Rollers, Top Roller, Sprocket |
| Superstructure | 115-137 | Ball-Bearing Swing Bearing, Diesel Engine, Coupling, Swing Gearbox Pinion |
| Diesel Engine | 138 | Engine, Repair Instructions, Assisted Starting - Safety Instructions |
| Gearboxes | 139-253 | Traveling Gearbox, Swing Gearbox, Multi-Disk Brake, Planetary Gear Sets |
| Hydraulic System | 254-350 | Hydraulic Reservoir, Twin Variable Displacement Pump, 6-Way Control Block, Primary Valve, Pressure Switch, Hydraulic Cylinders |
| Electrical System | 351-525 | Battery, Alternator, Starter Motor, Fuses, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Components |
| Working Equipment | 526-534 | Backhoe Bucket, Grab Equipment, Corrosion Protection, Pins, Bearings |
| Fittings, Pipes and Hoses/ Welding for Maintenance and Repair/ Sealing, Protecti | 535-712 | Steel Pipes, Hose Installation, Plastic Pipes, Pipe Couplings, Welding Technique, Build-Up Welding, Wear Protection, Sealing Agents |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic system tank/reservoir capacity | 250 L / 66.1 gal | p. 69 |
| Chain stretch (4 links) new | 685.8 mm / 27 inch | p. 71 |
| Chain stretch (4 links) wear 100% | 697.5 mm / 27.468 inch | p. 71 |
| Total ON time per consumer | 5 minutes | p. 269 |
| Switching working functions duration | 1 minute | p. 270 |
| Permissible tolerances for hose length | -4 % to +2 % | p. 550 |
| Permissible deviation from parallel for flanges | 0.3 mm | p. 573 |



















