# 1981 Caterpillar 120G for Sale in Atlanta, GA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $32,500.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 54772816 - **Year:** 1981 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 120G - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Stock number:** 35871 - **Location:** Atlanta, GA ## Description CAB, CAT DIESEL, 12' MOLDBOARD, 14.00-24 TIRES, RUNS GOOD, HOUR METER MISSING ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **airconditioning:** No - **heater:** Yes - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **hoursmeterinaccurate:** 1 - **ripper:** No - **scarifier:** No ## Manufacturer specifications ### Circle - **Max Lift Above Ground:** 16.2 in (41.15 cm) ### Dimensions - **Blade Base:** 8.17 ft (2.49 m) - **Height:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) - **Height To Top Of Isomount Cab:** 10.93 ft (3.33 m) - **Length:** 26 ft (7.92 m) - **Overall Length:** 26.02 ft (7.93 m) - **Weight:** 28350 lbs (12859.36 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 18.67 ft (5.69 m) - **Width:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 7.91 ft (2.41 m) ### Engine - **Displacement:** 427.2 cu in (7000.57 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3304 - **Max Power:** 125 hp (93.21 kw) - **Net Power Gear 5-6:** 125 hp (93.21 kw) ### Operational - **Fuel Capacity:** 60 gal (227.1 l) - **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 25320.1 lbs (11485.02 kg) - **Tire Size:** 13x24 8 PR ### Steering - **Turning Radius:** 22 ft (6.71 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 25.5 mph (41.04 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 25.5 mph (41.04 kph) - **Number Of Gears - Forward:** 6 - **Number Of Gears - Reverse:** 6 ## About this model The Caterpillar 120G is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's 120-series and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, spreading material, ditching, and fine grading on highways, municipal roads, and job sites. The 120G typically features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and operator controls suited for precision grading work. It is known for its serviceability, durable construction, and compatibility with a range of attachments and blade configurations. 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