# 2012 Caterpillar 312E for Sale in Concord, NH

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/excavators/312e/id/86019815>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $89,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 86019815
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 312E
- **Category:** Excavators
- **Type:** Standard Excavators
- **Serial number:** CAT0312EPPZL00213
- **Stock number:** E054502
- **Location:** Concord, NH

## Description

2012 CAT 312E WITH 5115 HOURS. EQUIPPED WITH DIGGING BUCKET AND THUMB. SOLID BOTTOM, $89K

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 5115
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **numberofbuckets:** 1

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.45 ft (0.44 m)
- **Height:** 9.75 ft (2.97 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 9.09 ft (2.77 m)
- **Length:** 25.1667 ft (7.67 m)
- **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 2.92 ft (0.89 m)
- **Tail Swing Radius:** 7.09 ft (2.16 m)
- **Weight:** 33080 lbs (15002.27 kg)
- **Width:** 9.0833 ft (2.77 m)

### Drive

- **Maximum Drawbar Pull:** 25628 lbs (11624.68 kg)
- **Maximum Travel Speed:** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Displacement:** 269 cu in (4408.13 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** Cat C4.4 ACERT
- **Engine Model:** CAT C4.4 ACERT
- **Flywheel Power:** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 95 hp (70.84 kw)
- **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 95 hp (70.84 kw)
- **Net Power:** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Boom Cylinder - Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm)
- **Boom Cylinder - Stroke:** 40 in (101.6 cm)
- **Bucket Cylinder - Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm)
- **Bucket Cylinder - Stroke:** 37 in (93.98 cm)
- **Main System - Maximum Flow - Total:** 67 gpm (253.6 lpm)
- **Maximum Pressure - Equipment:** 4424 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Swing:** 3336 psi
- **Maximum Pressure - Travel:** 5076 psi
- **Pilot System - Maximum Flow:** 5.8 gpm (21.95 lpm)
- **Pilot System - Maximum Pressure:** 598 psi
- **Stick Cylinder - Bore:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Stick Cylinder - Stroke:** 47 in (119.38 cm)
- **Swing System - Maximum Flow:** 34 gpm (128.69 lpm)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 5.9 gal (22.33 l)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 3.6 gal (13.63 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 66.1 gal (250.19 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 43.4 gal (164.27 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 29770 lbs (13503.46 kg)
- **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 5.9 gal (22.33 l)
- **Engine Oil - With Filter:** 3.6 gal (13.63 l)
- **Final Drive - Each:** 0.8 gal (3.03 l)
- **Fuel Tank Capacity:** 66.1 gal (250.19 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 43.4 gal (164.27 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 24 gal (90.84 l)
- **Swing Drive:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l)

### Sound Performance

- **Operator Noise (Closed) - Iso 6396:** 69 dB(A)
- **Spectator Noise - Iso 6395:** 100 dB(A)

### Standards

- **Brakes:** ISO 10265 2008
- **Cab/Opg:** ISO 10262 1998
- **Rops Cab:** ISO 12117-2

### Track

- **Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 2 pieces
- **Number Of Shoes - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 46 pieces
- **Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side - Long Undercarriage:** 7 pieces

### Undercarriage

- **Drawbar Pull:** 25628 lbs (11624.68 kg)
- **Max Travel Speed:** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph)

### Weights

- **Maximum Operating Weight:** 33080 lbs (15004.85 kg)
- **Maximum Operating Weight\*\*:** 33080 lbs (15004.85 kg)
- **Minimum Operating Weight:** 29770 lbs (13503.46 kg)
- **Minimum Operating Weight\*:** 29770 lbs (13503.46 kg)
- **Operating Weight:** 33080 lbs (15004.85 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 312E is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 12-ton class, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It is part of the Cat 300 series and is commonly used in construction, infrastructure, and earthmoving applications. The 312E features a compact tail swing design, hydraulic system optimized for digging performance, and operator controls intended for precision and efficiency. Typical configurations may include a standard boom, various stick lengths, and multiple bucket options. The model is known for service access, fuel efficiency, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments.

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