Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Specs

Blade Range

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Blade Range specifications
Blade Tip Range - Backward	5 degrees
Blade Tip Range - Forward	40 degrees
Circle Centershift - Left	27.40 in (69.60 cm)
Circle Centershift - Right	28.70 in (72.90 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle	90 degrees
Maximum Depth Of Cut	28.10 in (71.37 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground	18.90 in (48.01 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left	70.50 in (179.07 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right	77.90 in (197.87 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Left	20.10 in (51.05 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift - Right	26.00 in (66.04 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance - Rear Axle	13.30 in (33.78 cm)
Height - Exhaust Stack	128.00 in (325.12 cm)
Height - Front Axle Center	23.50 in (59.69 cm)
Height - Top Of Cab	10.84 ft (3.30 m)
Height - Top Of Cylinders	120.00 in (304.80 cm)
Length - Between Tandem Axles	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Length - Counterweight To Ripper	399.00 in (1,013.46 cm)
Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem	241.00 in (612.14 cm)
Length - Front Axle To Moldboard	100.00 in (254.00 cm)
Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine	351.00 in (891.54 cm)
Width - Outside Front Tires	98.90 in (251.21 cm)
Width - Outside Rear Tires	98.90 in (251.21 cm)
Width - Tire Center Lines	84.30 in (214.12 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Engine specifications
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net	179.00 hp (133.48 kw)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric	181.00 hp (134.97 kw)
Bore	4.50 in (11.43 cm)
Derating Altitude	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m)
Displacement	567.50 cu in (9,299.68 cu cm)
Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Engine Model	Cat C9.3 ACERT
High - Ambient Capability	122 degrees
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum	1,550 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum	500 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard	1,400 rpm
Maximum Torque - Vhp Plus	840.00 lbs ft (1,138.87 nm)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Speed At Rated Power	2,000 rpm
Standard Capability	109 degrees
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)
Torque Rise	38 %
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 1st	179.00 hp (133.48 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 2nd	189.00 hp (140.94 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 3rd	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 4th	210.00 hp (156.60 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 5th	215.00 hp (160.33 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 6th	220.00 hp (164.06 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 7th	225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Forward 8th	231.00 hp (172.26 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 1st	179.00 hp (133.48 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 2nd	189.00 hp (140.94 kw)
Vhp Plus - Gear - Net Power - Reverse 3rd-6th	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Vhp Plus Range - Net	133-172 kW (179-231 hp)
Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric	133-172 kW (181-234 hp)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Frame specifications
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness	1.60 in (4.06 cm)
Circle - Diameter	60.20 in (152.91 cm)
Circle - Height	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Drawbar - Height	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Drawbar - Thickness	0.50 in (1.27 cm)
Drawbar - Width	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Front Axle - Height To Center	23.50 in (59.69 cm)
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side	32 degrees
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right	18 degrees
Front Frame Structure - Height	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Front Frame Structure - Width	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width	12.00 in (30.48 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Moldboard specifications
Arc Radius	16.30 in (41.40 cm)
Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw	16,038.00 lbs (7,274.72 kg)
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw	29,309.00 lbs (13,294.36 kg)
Blade Pull - Base Gvw	25,269.00 lbs (11,461.84 kg)
Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw	34,262.00 lbs (15,541.00 kg)
Blade Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Cutting Edge Width	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
End Bit - Thickness	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
End Bit - Width	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Moldboard - Blade Width	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Moldboard - Height	24.00 in (60.96 cm)
Moldboard - Thickness	0.90 in (2.29 cm)
Throat Clearance	6.50 in (16.51 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Operating Specifications specifications
Articulation Angle - Left/Right	20 degrees
Forward - 1st	2.50 mph (4.02 kph)
Forward - 2nd	3.40 mph (5.47 kph)
Forward - 3rd	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Forward - 4th	6.90 mph (11.10 kph)
Forward - 5th	10.60 mph (17.06 kph)
Forward - 6th	14.50 mph (23.34 kph)
Forward - 7th	19.90 mph (32.03 kph)
Forward - 8th	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Reverse - 1st	2.00 mph (3.22 kph)
Reverse - 2nd	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	5.40 mph (8.69 kph)
Reverse - 4th	8.40 mph (13.52 kph)
Reverse - 5th	15.70 mph (25.27 kph)
Reverse - 6th	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)
Steering Range - Left/Right	50 degrees
Top Speed - Forward	29.00 mph (46.67 kph)
Top Speed - Reverse	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires	25.60 ft (7.80 m)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary	Dual Circuit
Brakes - Service	Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service - Surface Area	3565 in2
Forward/Reverse Gears	8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission	APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Ripper specifications
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Penetration Force	20,812.00 lbs (9,440.18 kg)
Pry-Out Force	27,794.00 lbs (12,607.16 kg)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing	21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Ripper Shank Holders	5
Ripping Depth - Maximum	16.80 in (42.67 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Scarifier specifications
Front, V-Type - Working Width	47.40 in (120.40 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders	5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	18.40 in (46.74 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width	40.60 in (103.12 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders	11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	11.50 in (29.21 cm)
Mid, V-Type - Working Width	46.60 in (118.36 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing	10.50 in (26.67 cm)
Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders	9
Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum	16.80 in (42.67 cm)
Rear - Working Width	84.00 in (213.36 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Service Refill specifications
Circle Drive Housing	1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Cooling System	15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid	5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Engine Oil	7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing	0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Fuel Capacity	104.00 gal (393.64 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Hydraulic System - Total	26.40 gal (99.92 l)
Tandem Housing - Each	20.00 gal (75.70 l)
Transmission - Differential - Final Drives	18.50 gal (70.02 l)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Tandems specifications
Drive Chain Pitch	2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Height	19.90 in (50.55 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Inner	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Sidewall Thickness - Outer	0.80 in (2.03 cm)
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down	25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up	15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing	60.00 in (152.40 cm)
Width	7.90 in (20.07 cm)

Caterpillar 12M3/12M3 AWD Motor Grader Weights specifications
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle	9,343.00 lbs (4,237.92 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle	28,077.00 lbs (12,735.53 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total	37,420.00 lbs (16,973.45 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle	17,075.00 lbs (7,745.10 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle	38,069.00 lbs (17,267.83 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total	55,144.00 lbs (25,012.93 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped	42,647.00 lbs (19,344.38 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle	12,055.00 lbs (5,468.06 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle	30,592.00 lbs (13,876.32 kg)
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total	42,647.00 lbs (19,344.38 kg)