2026 John Deere Landscaping & Grounds Care 160 P-Tier 

2026 John Deere Landscaping & Grounds Care 160 P-Tier

Whether you’re moving up from a backhoe to an excavator as you build your business or adding an agile niche machine that’s the next big thing for your fleet, the reimagined 160 P-Tier Excavator can meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Dig footings, load trucks, install utilities — you name it. With customer-inspired standards including control pattern-change valve that eases operation and fuel-shutoff lever for conserving critical resources, plus options like deluxe LED lighting package to illuminate your surroundings, this precision performer can fit in more work on a wide variety of jobsites

Features May Include:

Improved Front Joint Durability

P-Tier updates build on the proven G-Series design. Take front joint durability to new levels compared to G-Series.

• Grease point at arm tip for easy greasing and extended uptime.
• Better torque retention at the clamp reduces the likelihood of front hydraulic pipes moving.
• Redesigned boom foot bushings improve durability.

Quickly Change Attachments with Integrated Hydraulic Coupler Ready Option

Factory installed hydraulic plumbing all the way to the end of the arm. Coupler controls integrated into a switch in the cab. Quick and efficient coupler installation. Popular in the underground segment, couplers allow excavators to efficiently switch attachments and get more productive working hours each day.

• Ease of installation – pin on the coupler, connect the hydraulics, get to work.

• Compatible with multiple coupler manufacturers (see dealer for details).

Work Confidently via Standard Cameras and Lighting

Overview

Standard Right Rear and Left Camera system with additional LED surround lighting work together to provide the operator enhanced 270 degree visibility around the machine. All integrated into the main monitor.

Benefits

• Work confidently with enhanced visibility even in low light conditions
• Powerful LEDs cast a pool of light surrounding 270 degrees of the sides and rear of the machine.  Cameras display surroundings to the operator in the main monitor
• LED front work lights and rear camera are still standard equipment