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Caterpillar 120M2 Motor Grader

Category: Motor Graders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 120M2 ➔

The Caterpillar 120M2 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and shaping surfaces on highways, municipal roads, mining sites, and general earthmoving projects. The 120M2 features a Caterpillar diesel engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning and material handling. It is commonly configured with front-wheel drive, rear ripper, and various cab and control options depending on application. The model is part of Caterpillar's M-series motor grader line and is known for its balance of visibility, control, and versatility in grading operations.

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Circle

Blade Tip Angle - Front	40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle - Rear	5 degrees
Diameter	60.30 in (153.16 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground	16.90 in (42.93 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Left	68.60 in (174.24 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires - Right	75.00 in (190.50 cm)
Rotation	360 degrees
Shift Left	25.90 in (65.79 cm)
Shift Right	25.90 in (65.79 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Overall Length	29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Rear Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase	5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Wheelbase	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Width Over Tires	8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Engine

Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	427.80 cu in (7,010.40 cu cm)
Engine Model	C7.1 ACERT
Net Power Gear 1-2	145.00 hp (108.13 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Stroke	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Torque	692.60 lbs ft (939.03 nm)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Oscillation - Total	32 degrees
Wheel Lean	18 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow	55.70 gpm (210.82 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3500 psi

Moldboard

Blade Down Pressure	27,236.00 lbs (12,354.06 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight	29,980.70 lbs (13,599.03 kg)
Max Depth of Cut	28.40 in (72.14 cm)
Moldboard Height	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Moldboard Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Side Shift Left	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Side Shift Right	26.00 in (66.04 cm)

Operating Specifications

Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity	1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.00 gal (49.21 l)
Fuel Capacity	99.90 gal (378.12 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle	15,675.00 lbs (7,110.07 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle	33,312.00 lbs (15,110.09 kg)
Max Operation Weight - Total	48,987.00 lbs (22,220.16 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity	16.60 gal (62.83 l)
Std Operation Weight - Front Axle	10,563.00 lbs (4,791.30 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle	29,329.00 lbs (13,303.43 kg)
Std Operation Weight - Total	39,892.00 lbs (18,094.73 kg)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)	15.60 gal (59.05 l)
Tire Size	17.5 R25

Steering System

Articulation Angle	20 degrees
Turning Radius	24.30 ft (7.41 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	28.40 mph (45.71 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	22.50 mph (36.21 kph)
Number of Gears - Forward	8
Number of Gears - Reverse	6
Transmission Type	Direct Drive Powershift

Caterpillar 120M2s currently for sale

A 2016 Caterpillar 120M2 From Fabick Cat for $89,000.00 USD

A 2012 Caterpillar 120M2 From JL Hollinger & Sons for $90,000.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 120M2 From 4M Iron LLC for $94,750.00 USD

A 2016 Caterpillar 120M2 From A. Montano Co., Inc. for $169,500.00 USD

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