Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Specs

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 120G ➔

The Caterpillar 120G is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 120-series and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, spreading material, ditching, and fine grading on highways, municipal roads, and job sites. The 120G typically features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and operator controls suited for precision grading work. It is known for its serviceability, durable construction, and compatibility with a range of attachments and blade configurations. The Caterpillar 120G remains a widely recognized model in the used equipment market for grading and earthmoving tasks.

Circle

Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Circle specifications
Max Lift Above Ground	16.20 in (41.15 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Blade Base	8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Height	10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab	10.93 ft (3.33 m)
Length	26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Overall Length	26.02 ft (7.93 m)
Weight	28,350.00 lbs (12,859.36 kg)
Wheelbase	18.67 ft (5.69 m)
Width	7.75 ft (2.36 m)
Width Over Tires	7.91 ft (2.41 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304
Max Power	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Std Operation Weight - Total	25,320.10 lbs (11,483.04 kg)
Tire Size	13x24 8 PR

Steering

Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Steering specifications
Turning Radius	22.00 ft (6.71 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 120G Motor Grader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	25.50 mph (41.04 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	25.50 mph (41.04 kph)
Number Of Gears - Forward	6
Number Of Gears - Reverse	6

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