# 2012 Caterpillar 312EL PQ for Sale in Shelby Twp., MI **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $66,900.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89514740 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 312EL PQ - **Category:** Excavators - **Type:** Standard Excavators - **Hours:** 11575 - **Serial number:** MJD00387 - **Location:** Shelby Twp., MI ## Description CAB, AC, 1PC BOOM, 9'8" STK, TL CTRL W/HP LINES, QC, BUCKET, 23.5" PADS, CONDITION, HOURS AND ATTACHMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **ET Download Available:** Yes - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No - **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes - **S.O.S. Taken:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **Back Up Alarm Functioning:** Yes - **Cab Guards:** No - **Safety Decals In Place:** No - **Safety Decals Legible:** No ### GAUGES, OPERATOR STATION, CONSOLE - **Back Up Alarm:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** Yes - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Engine Oil Level Full:** Yes - **EPA Decal:** Yes - **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Belts / Pulleys - COOLING SYSTEM:** Good - **Coolers:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Fan Drive:** Good - **Hoses:** Good - **Radiator:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** No - **Ether Aid:** No ### HYDRAULICS - **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** Wet at coupler line area, looks like lines weee just replaced - **Swing Drive Oil Level:** Full ### BOOM & STICK - **Bucket Cycle Time:** 3/5 seconds - **Stick Cycle Time:** 3/5 seconds ### BOOM - **Boom Length (Actual Length):** 15’2ft ### STICK - **Stick Length:** 9’10ft ### BUCKET - **Quick Coupler:** Yes ### FINAL DRIVES - **Notes - FINAL DRIVES 1:** Two speed travel working ## 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:** 26.0833 ft (7.95 m) - **Length Of Track On Ground:** 11.46 ft (3.49 m) - **Removal Counterweight Clearance:** 2.92 ft (0.89 m) - **Tail Swing Radius:** 7.09 ft (2.16 m) - **Weight:** 33080 lbs (15004.85 kg) - **Width:** 9.0833 ft (2.77 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 269 cu in (4408.13 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C4.4 ACERT - **Net Power:** 94 hp (70.1 kw) ### General Specifications - **Booms - One-piece Reach (since 2015):** 2230 lbs (1010 kg) - **Booms - VA Boom (since 2015):** 3836 lbs (1740 kg) - **Bore (since 2013):** 4.13 in (105 mm) - **Bucket Capacity Range (heaped) (since 2013):** 0 - 1 cu yd (0 - 1 cu m) - **Counterweight (since 2015):** 4850 lbs (2200 kg) - **Counterweight - Standard (since 2016):** 4850 lbs (2200 kg) - **Displacement (since 2013):** 269 cu in (4.4 L) - **Emission Standards (since 2016):** Tier 4 Interim/ Stage IIIB Equivalent - **Emissions (since 2013):** Tier 4 Interim - **Emissions (since 2015):** Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB - **Engine Model (since 2013):** C4.4 ACERT - **Engine Power - ISO 9249 (since 2013):** 91 hp (68 kW) - **Engine Power - SAE J1349 (since 2013):** 91 hp (68 kW) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2013):** 66.04 US gal (250 L) - **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2013):** 5580 sq in (3.6 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2015):** 6050 sq in (3.9 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area with Std. Shoe (since 2016):** 7150 sq in (4.6 sq m) - **Ground Pressure (since 2015):** 3.96 psi (27.3 kPa) - **Ground Pressure (since 2016):** 3.97 psi (27.3 kPa) - **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2013):** 43.32 US gal (164 L) - **Hydraulic System (includes tank) (since 2016):** 42.8 US gal (162 L) - **Long Undercarriage (std shoe) (since 2015):** 9170 lbs (4160 kg) - **Max. Implement Hydraulic Pump Output at Rated RPM (since 2013):** 67 US gpm (254 L/min) - **Maximum Drawbar Pull (since 2013):** 25628 lbf (114 kN) - **Maximum Travel Speed at Rated RPM (since 2013):** 3.4 mph (5.5 km/h) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2013):** 4 - **Operating Weight (since 2013):** 29,101 - 34,613 lbs (13,200 - 15,700 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2015):** 29,770 - 34,620 lbs (13,500 - 15,700 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 29,100 - 34,620 lbs (13,200 - 15,700 kg) - **Operating Weight\* (since 2018):** 29,100 - 34,620 lbs (13,200 - 15,700 kg) - **Overall Track Length (since 2013):** 148 in (3750 mm) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2013):** 1800 rpm - **Region Offerings (since 2013):** Europe - **Region Offerings (since 2015):** North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Polynesia - **Relief Valve Settings - Implement Circuits (since 2013):** 4424 psi (30500 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Pilot Circuits (since 2013):** 598 psi (4120 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Swing Circuits (since 2013):** 3336 psi (23000 kPa) - **Relief Valve Settings - Travel Circuits (since 2013):** 5076 psi (35000 kPa) - **Shipping Dimension A (source diagram) (since 2013):** 109 in (2770 mm) - **Shipping Dimension B (source diagram) (since 2013):** 99 in (2500 mm) - **Shipping Dimension C (source diagram) (since 2013):** 102 in (2590 mm) - **Shipping Dimension D (source diagram) (since 2013):** 17 in (440 mm) - **Shipping Dimension E (source diagram) (since 2013):** 35 in (890 mm) - **Shipping Dimension F (source diagram) (since 2013):** 95 in (2160 mm) - **Shipping Dimension G (source diagram) (since 2013):** 148 in (3750 mm) - **Shipping Dimension H (source diagram) (since 2013):** 302 in (7670 mm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2013):** 120 in (3060 mm) - **Shipping Dimension J (source diagram) (since 2015):** 117 in (2980 mm) - **Shipping Dimension K (source diagram) (since 2013):** 120 in (3040 mm) - **Shipping Dimension L (source diagram) (since 2013):** 78 in (1990 mm) - **Sticks - Long Stick (since 2015):** 1230 lbs (560 kg) - **Sticks - Medium Stick (since 2015):** 1060 lbs (480 kg) - **Sticks - Short Stick (since 2015):** 1080 lbs (490 kg) - **Stroke (since 2013):** 5.00 in (127 mm) - **Track Gauge (since 2013):** 78 in (1.99 m) - **Track Gauge (since 2016):** 78 in (1990 mm) - **Track Shoe Width (since 2015):** 30 in (770 mm) - **Upperstructure (complete w/o ctwt) (since 2015):** 11290 lbs (5120 kg) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2013):** 24 in (600 mm) - **Width of Standard Track Shoe (since 2016):** 28 in (700 mm) ### 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:** 33069 lbs (14999.86 kg) - **Swing Drive Fluid Capacity:** 0.7 gal (2.65 l) ### Swing Mechanism - **Swing Speed:** 11.5 rpm - **Swing Torque:** 22791 lbs ft (30900.04 nm) ### Undercarriage - **Drawbar Pull:** 25628 lbs (11624.68 kg) - **Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side:** 2 - **Number Of Shoes Per Side:** 46 - **Number Of Track Rollers Per Side:** 7 ## About this model The Caterpillar 312E L is a hydraulic excavator in Caterpillar's 12-ton class, designed for general excavation, trenching, site preparation, and utility work. It features a fuel-efficient Cat diesel engine, hydraulic system optimized for smooth control, and a long undercarriage configuration for improved stability and reach. The 312E L is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and infrastructure projects where maneuverability and digging performance are required. Operator comfort, service access, and durable components are key design elements. The model is part of Caterpillar's E Series excavator line and is suited to a range of medium-duty earthmoving applications. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar 312EL PQ](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNzU5MmI3MjI1ODlmZWNmYTQ3M2UxMWE4NDM5NDBiMiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjM3MDQz) ![2012 Caterpillar 312EL PQ photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05YmI4MGNhODk1NDAxZWYzZTI2NjgwMmMxZDg5OGU0NCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjYxOTQ3) ![2012 Caterpillar 312EL PQ photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMzM5NDVmMzUzNTFmZWNiODdmMjZlODQyNTk5YmI0NCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ0NjMy) ![2012 Caterpillar 312EL PQ photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZTJlYjM4OTY0N2I4ZjcyOWI4N2Q0OWNmZGE4MmVmZSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQyODE2) ![2012 Caterpillar 312EL PQ photo 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