# 2011 Caterpillar 120M for Sale in Shelby Twp., MI **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $109,900.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88803898 - **Year:** 2011 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 120M - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 9141 - **Serial number:** B9C01024 - **Location:** Shelby Twp., MI ## Description CAB, AC, 14' BLD, 17.5X25 TIRES, SCARIFIER NOT INCLUDED, CONDITION HOURS AND ATTACHMENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Bumper:** Good - **Decals:** Fair - **Draw Bar:** Good - **Fuel Tank:** Good - **Grab Irons:** Good - **Paint:** Fair - **Sheet Metal:** Good - **Steps / Ladder:** Fair ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** Yes - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** No - **Signal Lights:** Yes ### TRANSMISSION - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Yes ### STEERING - **King Pins:** Poor - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Tie Rods / Rod Ends:** Good - **Wheel Lean Cylinder - STEERING:** Good ### BRAKE - **Notes - BRAKE:** Service and parking brake operated good ### DRIVECHAIN / TANDEMS - **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Circle Drive Box:** Good - **Circle Side Shift Cylinder:** Good - **Hydraulic Pump:** Good - **Lift Cylinders:** Good - **Linkage:** Good - **Side Shift Cylinder:** Fair - **Tip Cylinder:** Good ### BLADE - **Circle A Frame:** Good - **Face / Moldboard:** Good ### TIRES - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 15.5-R25 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Blade Range - **Blade Tip Range - Backward:** 5 degrees - **Blade Tip Range - Forward:** 40 degrees - **Circle Centershift - Left:** 25.8 in (65.53 cm) - **Circle Centershift - Right:** 25.8 in (65.53 cm) - **Maximum Blade Position Angle:** 90 degrees - **Maximum Depth Of Cut:** 28.3 in (71.88 cm) - **Maximum Lift Above Ground:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm) - **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left:** 68.6 in (174.24 cm) - **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right:** 75 in (190.5 cm) - **Moldboard Sideshift - Left:** 20.1 in (51.05 cm) - **Moldboard Sideshift - Right:** 26 in (66.04 cm) ### Circle - **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 40 degrees - **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 5 degrees - **Diameter:** 60.2 in (152.91 cm) - **Max Lift Above Ground:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm) - **Max Reach Outside Tires - Left:** 68.6 in (174.24 cm) - **Max Reach Outside Tires - Right:** 75 in (190.5 cm) - **Shift Left:** 25.8 in (65.53 cm) - **Shift Right:** 25.8 in (65.53 cm) ### Dimensions - **Blade Base:** 8.24 ft (2.51 m) - **Front Ground Clearance:** 1.87 ft (0.57 m) - **Ground Clearance - Rear Axle:** 13.6 in (34.54 cm) - **Height:** 11.0833 ft (3.38 m) - **Height - Exhaust Stack:** 112.4 in (285.5 cm) - **Height - Front Axle Center:** 22.5 in (57.15 cm) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) - **Height - Top Of Cylinders:** 113.7 in (288.8 cm) - **Height To Top Of Isomount Cab:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) - **Length:** 32.5 ft (9.91 m) - **Length - Between Tandem Axles:** 59.5 in (151.13 cm) - **Length - Counterweight To Ripper:** 389.3 in (988.82 cm) - **Length - Front Axle To Mid Tandem:** 232.8 in (591.31 cm) - **Length - Front Axle To Moldboard:** 98.85 in (251.08 cm) - **Length - Front Tire To Rear Of Machine:** 334.1 in (848.61 cm) - **Overall Length:** 27.85 ft (8.49 m) - **Rear Ground Clearance:** 1.13 ft (0.34 m) - **Tandem Axle Wheelbase:** 4.96 ft (1.51 m) - **Weight:** 44690 lbs (20271.07 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 19.4 ft (5.91 m) - **Width:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m) - **Width - Outside Front Tires:** 97.7 in (248.16 cm) - **Width - Outside Rear Tires:** 97.7 in (248.16 cm) - **Width - Tire Center Lines:** 84.1 in (213.61 cm) - **Width Over Tires:** 8.14 ft (2.48 m) ### Engine - **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:** 138 hp (102.91 kw) - **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric:** 140 hp (104.4 kw) - **Base Power (All Gears) - Net:** 138 hp (102.91 kw) - **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **Derating Altitude:** 11500 ft (3505.2 m) - **Displacement:** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm) - **Emissions:** U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** Cat C6.6 ACERT - **High - Ambient Capability:** 122 degrees - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1,650 rpm - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 600 rpm - **Max Power:** 138 hp (102.91 kw) - **Maximum Torque:** 690 lbs ft (935.5 nm) - **Maximum Torque - Vhp Plus - Net:** 668 lbs ft (905.67 nm) - **Net Power Gears 7-8:** 138 hp (102.91 kw) - **Note (1):** Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,400 rpm. - **Note (2):** Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture. - **Note (3):** Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan running at minimum speed, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. - **Note (4):** Power as declared per ISO 14396: Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; VHP Plus = 175 kW (234 hp) - **Note (5):** No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft). - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm - **Speed At Rated Power:** 2,000 rpm - **Standard - Ambient Capability:** 109 degrees - **Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1,150 rpm - **Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 600 rpm - **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Torque Rise - Vhp Plus:** 40% - **Vhp Plus Range - Net:** 103-136 kW (138-182 hp) - **Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric:** 103-136 kW (140-185 hp) - **Vhp Range - Net:** 103-114 kW (138-153 hp) ### Frame - **Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:** 1.4 in (3.56 cm) - **Circle - Diameter:** 60.2 in (152.91 cm) - **Drawbar - Height:** 6 in (15.24 cm) - **Drawbar - Thickness:** 0.4 in (1.02 cm) - **Drawbar - Width:** 3 in (7.62 cm) - **Drawbar - Yoke Bar Thickness:** 0.8 in (2.03 cm) - **Front Axle - Height To Center:** 22.5 in (57.15 cm) - **Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side:** 32 degrees - **Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right:** 18 degrees - **Front Frame Structure - Height:** 0.9 ft (0.27 m) - **Front Frame Structure - Thickness:** 0.1 ft (0.03 m) - **Front Frame Structure - Width:** 0.9 ft (0.27 m) ### Front Axle - **Ground Clearance:** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Oscillation - Total:** 32 degrees - **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees ### General Specifications - **Base Power (since 2012):** 138 hp (102.91 kw) - **Base Power - Net (since 2010):** 138 hp (103 kW) - **Displacement (since 2010):** 403 cu in (6.6 L) - **Electrical - Std. Alternator (since 2010):** 80 - **Electrical - Std. Battery CCA @ 0° F (since 2010):** 880 - **Electrical - Std. Battery CCA @ 0° F (since 2013):** 1125 - **Electrical - System Size (since 2010):** 24V - **Engine Model (since 2010):** C6.6 ACERT VHP - **Engine Model (since 2015):** C6.6 ACERT - **Front Axle/Steering - Articulation Angle (since 2010):** 20 deg - **Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius (since 2010):** 294 in (7.5 m) - **Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius (since 2012):** 292 in (7.4 m) - **Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius (since 2015):** 289 in (7.3 m) - **Front Axle/Steering - Minimum Turning Radius\*\* (since 2018):** 289 in (7.3 m) - **Front Axle/Steering - Oscillation Angle (since 2010):** 32 deg - **Front Axle/Steering - Steering Angle (since 2010):** 47.5 deg - **Front Axle/Steering - Wheel Lean Angle (since 2010):** 18.0 deg - **Front Axle/Steering - Wheel Lean Angle (since 2012):** 18 deg - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2010):** 90 US gal (340 L) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 100 US gal (378 L) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Blade Base (since 2010):** 99 in (2511 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Blade Base (since 2015):** 98.9 in (2511 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (since 2010):** 24 in (610 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS) (since 2010):** 129 in (3278 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height (to top of ROPS) (since 2015):** 130.2 in (3308 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Lift Above Ground (since 2010):** 16.8 in (427 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overal Width (at top of front tires) (since 2010):** 98 in (2481 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length (since 2010):** 334 in (8488 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length (since 2015):** 332.1 in (8436 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Width (at top of front tires) (since 2013):** 98 in (2481 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Width (at top of front tires) (since 2015):** 98.1 in (2491 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Height (since 2013):** 24 in (610 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Height (since 2015):** 24.0 in (610 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Length (since 2010):** 144 in (3658 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Standard Blade: Thickness (since 2013):** 0.87 in (22 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Thickness (since 2010):** 0.87 in (22 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheelbase (since 2010):** 233 in (5915 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Wheelbase (since 2015):** 233.0 in (5915 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - With Ripper and Pushplate (since 2010):** 389 in (9889 mm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - With Ripper and Pushplate (since 2015):** 390.9 in (9930 mm) - **Hydraulics - Implement Pressure: Max. (since 2010):** 3500 psi (24150 kPa) - **Hydraulics - Implement Pressure: Min. (since 2013):** 450 psi (3100 kPa) - **Hydraulics - Max. Pump Flow (since 2010):** 40 US gpm (151 L/min) - **Hydraulics - Max. Pump Flow (since 2013):** 55.7 US gpm (210 L/min) - **Hydraulics - Min. (since 2010):** 450 psi (3100 kPa) - **Hydraulics - Pump Type (since 2010):** Variable Piston - **Hydraulics - Tank Capacity (since 2010):** 15.9 US gal (60 L) - **Hydraulics - Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 16.9 US gal (64 L) - **Interior Sound Level/SAE J919 (since 2010):** 70 dB(A - **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - left (since 2010):** 68.6 in (1742 mm) - **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - Left (since 2016):** 68.6 in (1742 mm) - **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - right (since 2010):** 75 in (1905 mm) - **Max. Shoulder Reach: - Frame Straight - Right (since 2016):** 75 in (1905 mm) - **Max. Shoulder Reach:\*\*\* - Frame Straight - Left (since 2018):** 68.6 in (1742 mm) - **Max. Shoulder Reach:\*\*\* - Frame Straight - Right (since 2018):** 75 in (1905 mm) - **Max. Torque (since 2010):** 690 lb-ft (859 N-m) - **Max. Torque (since 2012):** 668 lb-ft (906 N-m) - **Maximum Net Power with VHP+ (since 2012):** 182 hp (135.72 kw) - **No. Circle Support Shoes (since 2010):** 4 - **No. of Cylinders (since 2010):** 6 - **No. of Speeds Forward/Reverse (since 2010):** 8/6 - **Operating Weight (since 2010):** 31069 lbs (14093 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2012):** 31891 lbs (14466 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2013):** 31951 lbs (14493 kg) - **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped (since 2012):** 37,204 lb - **Operating Weight\* (since 2018):** 31951 lbs (14493 kg) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2010):** 2000 rpm - **Reverse (since 2010):** 23.5 mph (37.8 km/h) - **Standard Blade Length (since 2012):** 12 ft (3.66 m) - **Std. Tires - Front and Rear (since 2010):** 13.00 24 (12 PR) (G-2 - **Std. Tires - Front and Rear (since 2015):** 14.00 24 (12 PR) (G-2 - **Top Speed: Forward (since 2010):** 27.7 mph (44.5 km/h) - **Top Speed: Forward (since 2015):** 29.5 mph (47.5 km/h) - **Top Speed: Reverse (since 2013):** 23.5 mph (37.8 km/h) - **Top Speed: Reverse (since 2015):** 23.3 mph (37.5 km/h) - **VHP Plus Range - Net (since 2010):** 138 - 173 hp (103 - 129 kW) - **VHP Plus Range - Net (since 2012):** 138 - 182 hp (103 - 136 kW) - **VHP Range - Net (since 2010):** 138 - 153 hp (103 - 114 kW) ### Hydraulic System - **Circuit Type:** Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center - **Maximum System Pressure:** 3500 psi - **Pump Flow:** 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) - **Pump Output:** 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Variable piston - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3500 psi - **Standby Pressure:** 450 psi ### Moldboard - **Arc Radius:** 16.3 in (41.4 cm) - **Blade Down Pressure:** 28887.2 lbs (13103.03 kg) - **Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw:** 16435 lbs (7454.8 kg) - **Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw:** 29125 lbs (13210.89 kg) - **Blade Pull - Base Gvw:** 20350 lbs (9230.62 kg) - **Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw:** 24218 lbs (10985.11 kg) - **Blade Pull At Max Weight:** 40221 lbs (18243.96 kg) - **Blade Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m) - **Cutting Edge Thickness:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm) - **Cutting Edge Width:** 6 in (15.24 cm) - **End Bit - Thickness:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm) - **End Bit - Width:** 6 in (15.24 cm) - **Max Depth Of Cut:** 28.3 in (71.88 cm) - **Moldboard - Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Moldboard - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm) - **Moldboard - Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m) - **Moldboard Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Moldboard Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm) - **Moldboard Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m) - **Side Shift Left:** 20.1 in (51.05 cm) - **Side Shift Right:** 26 in (66.04 cm) - **Throat Clearance:** 5.2 in (13.21 cm) ### Operating Specifications - **Articulation Angle - Left/Right:** 20 degrees - **Forward - 1st:** 2.4 mph (3.86 kph) - **Forward - 2nd:** 3.3 mph (5.31 kph) - **Forward - 3rd:** 4.8 mph (7.72 kph) - **Forward - 4th:** 6.5 mph (10.46 kph) - **Forward - 5th:** 10.2 mph (16.42 kph) - **Forward - 6th:** 13.8 mph (22.21 kph) - **Forward - 7th:** 19 mph (30.58 kph) - **Forward - 8th:** 27.7 mph (44.58 kph) - **Reverse - 1st:** 2 mph (3.22 kph) - **Reverse - 2nd:** 3.8 mph (6.12 kph) - **Reverse - 3rd:** 5.6 mph (9.01 kph) - **Reverse - 4th:** 8.6 mph (13.84 kph) - **Reverse - 5th:** 16.1 mph (25.91 kph) - **Reverse - 6th:** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph) - **Steering Range - Left/Right:** 47.5 degrees - **Top Speed - Forward:** 27.7 mph (44.58 kph) - **Top Speed - Reverse:** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph) - **Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:** 24.5 ft (7.47 m) ### Operational - **Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l) - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 10.4 gal (39.36 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 90 gal (340.65 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l) - **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 16312 lbs (7399.01 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 28378 lbs (12872.06 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Total:** 44690 lbs (20271.07 kg) - **Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l) - **Std Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 8233 lbs (3734.43 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 22836 lbs (10358.25 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 31069 lbs (14092.68 kg) - **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each):** 16.9 gal (63.97 l) ### Power Train - **Brakes - Parking:** Multiple oil disc - **Brakes - Secondary:** Dual circuit control system - **Brakes - Service:** Multiple oil-disc - **Brakes - Service - Surface Area:** 3565 in2 - **Forward/Reverse Gears:** 8 Fwd / 6 Rev - **Transmission:** Direct drive, power shift, countershaft ### Ripper - **Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:** 39.2 in (99.57 cm) - **Penetration Force:** 17705 lbs (8030.86 kg) - **Pry-Out Force:** 26303 lbs (11930.85 kg) - **Ripper Shank Holder Spacing:** 21 in (53.34 cm) - **Ripper Shank Holders:** 5 - **Ripping Depth - Maximum:** 17 in (43.18 cm) ### Scarifier - **Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.6 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:** 18.4 in (46.74 cm) - **Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth - Working Width:** 47.4 in (120.4 cm) - **Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.4 in (11.18 cm) - **Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 17 - **Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 12.5 in (31.75 cm) - **Mid, Straight - Working Width:** 71 in (180.34 cm) - **Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 4.6 in (11.68 cm) - **Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 11 - **Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 11.5 in (29.21 cm) - **Mid, V-Type - Working Width:** 46.6 in (118.36 cm) - **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 10.5 in (26.67 cm) - **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 9 - **Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 10.5 in (26.67 cm) - **Rear - Working Width:** 91 in (231.14 cm) ### Service Refill - **Circle Drive Housing:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l) - **Cooling System:** 8.7 gal (32.93 l) - **Engine Oil:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:** 0.1 gal (0.38 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 90 gal (340.65 l) - **Hydraulic System - Tank:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l) - **Tandem Housing - Each:** 15.6 gal (59.05 l) - **Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:** 16.5 gal (62.45 l) ### Standards - **Brakes:** ISO 3450:1996 - **Rops/Fops:** ISO 3471:1992 / ISO 3449:1992 - **Sound:** ISO 6394:1998 / ISO 6395:1988 - **Steering:** ISO 5010:1992 ### Steering - **Articulation Angle:** 20 degrees - **Turning Radius:** 24.5 ft (7.47 m) ### Tandems - **Drive Chain Pitch:** 1.8 in (4.57 cm) - **Height:** 19.8 in (50.29 cm) - **Sidewall Thickness - Inner:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm) - **Sidewall Thickness - Outer:** 0.6 in (1.52 cm) - **Tandem Oscillation - Front Down:** 25 degrees - **Tandem Oscillation - Front Up:** 15 degrees - **Wheel Axle Spacing:** 59.5 in (151.13 cm) - **Width:** 6.8 in (17.27 cm) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 27.7 mph (44.58 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 23.5 mph (37.82 kph) - **Number Of Gears - Forward:** 8 - **Number Of Gears - Reverse:** 6 - **Transmission Type:** direct drive, power shift, countershaft ### Weights - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle:** 9303 lbs (4219.78 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle:** 26479 lbs (12010.69 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total:** 35783 lbs (16230.92 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle:** 15077 lbs (6838.82 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle:** 33523 lbs (15205.8 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total:** 48601 lbs (22045.07 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle:** 11221 lbs (5089.77 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle:** 29343 lbs (13309.78 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total:** 40565 lbs (18400 kg) - **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:** 40565 lbs (18400 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 120M is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader lineup and is commonly used for grading, ditching, slope work, and fine surface finishing. The 120M typically features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and operator controls suited to precision earthmoving tasks. It is used in municipal, highway, mining, and general construction applications. Known for its balance of maneuverability and grading performance, the Caterpillar 120M is a widely recognized machine in the motor grader category for medium-duty grading operations and material shaping. ## Photos ![2011 Caterpillar 120M](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZWUyODZjN2YzNWZlMjQ2ZDEzNDQyYjJhY2U2OWJkZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjE0ODQ0) ![2011 Caterpillar 120M photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jOWVmNDc0OWFjOGYyZGFkZDhkY2MwZTUzZTM5MzhkMiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjMzNjY1) ![2011 Caterpillar 120M photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNDM5ZTZiM2EzNDU0MDhjZGQwYzU4OWYxNGUzNGEzMCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjM2NjQ4) ![2011 Caterpillar 120M photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMTExN2E2ZDcyNWEyMjcwZjdmMzhlZGViOTg4OTBmZCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ0ODM4) ![2011 Caterpillar 120M photo 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