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    All Equipment Category Specs ↠ Motor Graders ↠ Caterpillar 12M



    Caterpillar 12M Motor Grader

    Blades

    Blade Tip Range - Backward5 degrees
    Blade Tip Range - Forward40 degrees
    Circle Centershift - Left25.8 in (66 cm)
    Circle Centershift - Right25.8 in (66 cm)
    Maximum Blade Position Angle90 degrees
    Maximum Depth of Cut28.3 in (72 cm)
    Maximum Lift Above Ground16.8 in (43 cm)
    Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left68.6 in (174 cm)
    Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right75 in (191 cm)
    Moldboard Sideshift - Left20.1 in (51 cm)
    Moldboard Sideshift - Right26 in (66 cm)

    Circle

    Blade Tip Angle - Front40 degrees
    Blade Tip Angle - Rear5 degrees
    Diameter60.2 in (153 cm)
    Max Lift Above Ground16.8 in (43 cm)
    Max Reach Outside Tires - Left68.6 in (174 cm)
    Max Reach Outside Tires - Right75 in (191 cm)
    Shift Left25.8 in (66 cm)
    Shift Right25.8 in (66 cm)

    Dimensions

    Blade Base8.3 ft (3 m)
    Front Ground Clearance1.9 ft (1 m)
    Ground Clearance - Rear Axle13.6 in (35 cm)
    Height - Exhaust Stack112.4 in (285 cm)
    Height - Front Axle Center22.5 in (57 cm)
    Height - Top of Cab10.8 ft (3 m)
    Height - Top of Cylinders113.7 in (289 cm)
    Height to Top of Isomount Cab10.8 ft (3 m)
    Length - Between Tandem Axles59.5 in (151 cm)
    Length - Counterweight to Ripper389.3 in (989 cm)
    Length - Front Axle to Mid Tandem232.8 in (591 cm)
    Length - Front Axle to Moldboard98.9 in (251 cm)
    Length - Front Tire to Rear of Machine334.1 in (849 cm)
    Overall Length27.9 ft (9 m)
    Rear Ground Clearance1.2 ft (0 m)
    Tandem Axle Wheelbase5 ft (2 m)
    Wheelbase19.4 ft (6 m)
    Width - Outside Front Tires97.7 in (248 cm)
    Width - Outside Rear Tires97.7 in (248 cm)
    Width - Tire Center Lines84.1 in (214 cm)
    Width Over Tires8.2 ft (2 m)

    Engine

    Base Power (1st Gear) - Net158 hp (118 kw)
    Base Power (All Gears) - Net158 hp (118 kw)
    Bore4.2 in (11 cm)
    Derating Altitude11500 ft (3,505 m)
    Displacement403 cu in (0 cu m)
    Engine ModelCat C6.6 ACERT VHP
    High - Ambient Capability122 degrees
    Max Power173 hp (129 kw)
    Maximum Torque690 lbs ft
    Net Power Gear 1-2163 hp (122 kw)
    Net Power Gear 4-6173 hp (129 kw)
    Net Power Gear 5-6173 hp (129 kw)
    Net Power Gears 7-8173 hp (129 kw)
    Number of Cylinders6
    Power Measured @2000 rpm
    Standard - Ambient Capability109 degrees
    Stroke5 in (13 cm)
    Torque Rise - VHP Plus40%
    VHP Plus Range - Net118-144 kW (158-193)
    VHP Range - Net118 -129 kW (158-173)

    Frame

    Circle - Blade Beam Thickness1.4 in (4 cm)
    Circle - Diameter60.2 in (153 cm)
    Drawbar - Height6 in (15 cm)
    Drawbar - Thickness0.4 in (1 cm)
    Drawbar - Width3 in (8 cm)
    Front Axle - Height to Center22.5 in (57 cm)
    Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side32 degrees
    Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right18 degrees
    Front Frame Structure - Height0.9 ft (0 m)
    Front Frame Structure - Width0.9 ft (0 m)

    Front Axle

    Ground Clearance1.9 ft (1 m)
    Oscillation - Total32 degrees
    Wheel Lean18 degrees

    Hydraulic System

    Circuit TypeElectro-hydraulic closed center, load sensing,
    Maximum System Pressure3500 psi
    Pump Flow51 gpm (193 lpm)
    Pump Output51 gpm (193 lpm)
    Pump TypeVariable piston
    Relief Valve Pressure3500 psi
    Standby Pressure450 psi

    Moldboard

    Arc Radius16.3 in (41 cm)
    Blade Down Pressure27066.2 lbs (12,277 kg)
    Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW17566 lbs (7,968 kg)
    Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW28254 lbs (12,816 kg)
    Blade Pull - Base GVW20830 lbs (9,448 kg)
    Blade Pull - Maximum GVW25862 lbs (11,731 kg)
    Blade Pull at Max Weight26465 lbs (12,004 kg)
    Blade Width12 ft (4 m)
    Cutting Edge Thickness0.6 in (2 cm)
    Cutting Edge Width6 in (15 cm)
    End Bit - Thickness0.6 in (2 cm)
    End Bit - Width6 in (15 cm)
    Max Depth of Cut28.3 in (72 cm)
    Moldboard - Height24 in (61 cm)
    Moldboard - Thickness0.9 in (2 cm)
    Moldboard Height24 in (61 cm)
    Moldboard Length12 ft (4 m)
    Moldboard Thickness0.9 in (2 cm)
    Moldboard Width12 ft (4 m)
    Side Shift Left20.1 in (51 cm)
    Side Shift Right26 in (66 cm)
    Throat Clearance4.9 in (12 cm)

    Operating Specifications

    Articulation Angle - Left/Right20 degrees
    Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity1.8 gal (7 l)
    Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.4 gal (39 l)
    Forward - 1st2.4 mph (4 kph)
    Forward - 2nd3.3 mph (5 kph)
    Forward - 3rd4.8 mph (8 kph)
    Forward - 4th6.5 mph (10 kph)
    Forward - 5th10.2 mph (16 kph)
    Forward - 6th13.8 mph (22 kph)
    Forward - 7th19 mph (31 kph)
    Forward - 8th27.7 mph (45 kph)
    Fuel Capacity90 gal (341 l)
    Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity16 gal (61 l)
    Max Operation Weight - Front Axle15284 lbs (6,933 kg)
    Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle29406 lbs (13,338 kg)
    Max Operation Weight - Total44690 lbs (20,271 kg)
    Operating Weight 32016 lbs (14,522 kg)
    Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity13.2 gal (50 l)
    Reverse - 1st2
    Reverse - 2nd3.8 mph (6 kph)
    Reverse - 3rd5.6 mph (9 kph)
    Reverse - 4th8.6 mph (14 kph)
    Reverse - 5th16.1 mph (26 kph)
    Reverse - 6th23.5 mph (38 kph)
    Std Operation Weight - Front Axle8836 lbs (4,008 kg)
    Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle23180 lbs (10,514 kg)
    Std Operation Weight - Total32016 lbs (14,522 kg)
    Steering Range - Left/Right47.5 degrees
    Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each)16.9 gal (64 l)
    Top Speed - Forward27.7 mph (45 kph)
    Top Speed - Reverse23.5 mph (38 kph)
    Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires24.5 ft (7 m)

    Power Train

    Brakes - ParkingMultiple oil disc
    Brakes - SecondaryDual circuit control system
    Brakes - ServiceMultiple oil-disc
    Brakes - Service - Surface Area3565 cu in (0 cu m)
    Forward/Reverse Gears8 Fwd / 6 Rev
    TransmissionDirect drive, power shift, countershaft

    Ripper

    Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised39.2 in (100 cm)
    Penetration Force18911 lbs (8,578 kg)
    Pry-Out Force25972 lbs (11,781 kg)

    Scarifier

    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6 in (12 cm)
    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum18.4 in (47 cm)
    Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width47.4 in (120 cm)
    Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.4 in (11 cm)
    Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders17
    Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum12.5 in (32 cm)
    Mid, Straight - Working Width71 in (180 cm)
    Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing4.6 in (12 cm)
    Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders11
    Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum11.5 in (29 cm)
    Mid, V-Type - Working Width46.6 in (118 cm)
    Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing10.5 in (27 cm)
    Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders9
    Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum10.5 in (27 cm)
    Rear - Working Width91 in (231 cm)

    Service Refill

    Circle Drive Housing1.8 gal (7 l)
    Cooling System10.4 gal (39 l)
    Engine Oil4.1 gal (16 l)
    Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing0.1 gal (0 l)
    Fuel Capacity90 gal (341 l)
    Hydraulic System - Tank16 gal (61 l)
    Tandem Housing - Each16.9 gal (64 l)
    Transmission - Differential - Final Drives13.2 gal (50 l)

    Standards

    BrakesISO 3450:1996
    ROPS/FOPSISO 3471:1992 / ISO 3449:1992
    SoundISO 6394:1998 / ISO 6395:1988
    SteeringISO 5010:1992

    Steering System

    Articulation Angle20 degrees
    Turning Radius24.5 ft (7 m)

    Tandems

    Drive Chain Pitch1.8 in (5 cm)
    Height19.8 in (50 cm)
    Sidewall Thickness - Inner0.5 in (1 cm)
    Sidewall Thickness - Outer0.6 in (2 cm)
    Tandem Oscillation - Front Down25 degrees
    Tandem Oscillation - Front Up15 degrees
    Wheel Axle Spacing59.5 in (151 cm)
    Width6.8 in (17 cm)

    Transmission

    Max Speed - Forward27.7 mph (45 kph)
    Max Speed - Reverse23.5 mph (38 kph)
    Number of Gears - Forward8
    Number of Gears - Reverse6
    Transmission Typedirect drive, power shift, countershaft

    Weights

    Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle9919 lbs (4,499 kg)
    Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle23145 lbs (10,499 kg)
    Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total33064 lbs (14,998 kg)
    Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle15954 lbs (7,237 kg)
    Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle48736 lbs (22,107 kg)
    Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total44690 lbs (20,271 kg)

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