# 2012 Caterpillar 120M2 AWD VHP PLUS **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 86621585 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 120M2 AWD VHP PLUS - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Stock number:** 45628 - **Location:** Manheim, PA ## Description EROPS HEAT A/C 12' MOLEBOARD AWD VHP PLUS GRADE CONTROL 14-00-24 RUBBER GOOD CONDITION ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **hours:** 6611 - **airconditioning:** Yes - **enginemake:** CATERPILLAR - **heater:** Yes - **tiretype:** Bias - **transmissiontype:** Powershift - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **drive:** 6WD - **operatorcontrols:** Finger Tip - **tirepercentremaining:** 90 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Circle - **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 40 degrees - **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 5 degrees - **Diameter:** 60.3 in (153.16 cm) - **Max Lift Above Ground:** 16.9 in (42.93 cm) - **Max Reach Outside Tires - Left:** 68.6 in (174.24 cm) - **Max Reach Outside Tires - Right:** 75 in (190.5 cm) - **Rotation:** 360 degrees - **Shift Left:** 25.9 in (65.79 cm) - **Shift Right:** 25.9 in (65.79 cm) ### Dimensions - **Blade Base:** 8.24 ft (2.51 m) - **Height:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m) - **Height To Top Of Isomount Cab:** 10.86 ft (3.31 m) - **Length:** 28.75 ft (8.76 m) - **Overall Length:** 28.94 ft (8.82 m) - **Rear Ground Clearance:** 1.15 ft (0.35 m) - **Tandem Axle Wheelbase:** 4.96 ft (1.51 m) - **Weight:** 39892 lbs (18091.61 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 19.42 ft (5.92 m) - **Width:** 8.1667 ft (2.49 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 8.24 ft (2.51 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **Displacement:** 427.8 cu in (7010.4 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** C7.1 ACERT - **Net Power Gear 1-2:** 145 hp (108.13 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 2100 rpm - **Stroke:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm) - **Torque:** 692.6 lbs ft (939.03 nm) ### Front Axle - **Ground Clearance:** 1.9 ft (0.58 m) - **Oscillation - Total:** 32 degrees - **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees ### Hydraulic System - **Pump Flow:** 55.7 gpm (210.82 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Variable Piston - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3500 psi ### Moldboard - **Blade Down Pressure:** 27236 lbs (12354.06 kg) - **Blade Pull At Max Weight:** 29980.7 lbs (13599.03 kg) - **Max Depth Of Cut:** 28.4 in (72.14 cm) - **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) ### Operational - **Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity:** 1.9 gal (7.19 l) - **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 13 gal (49.21 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 99.9 gal (378.12 l) - **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 17 gal (64.35 l) - **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 15675 lbs (7110.07 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 33312 lbs (15110.09 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Total:** 48987 lbs (22220.16 kg) - **Oil System Fluid Capacity:** 8 gal (30.28 l) - **Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity:** 16.6 gal (62.83 l) - **Std Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 10563 lbs (4791.3 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 29329 lbs (13303.43 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 39892 lbs (18094.73 kg) - **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each):** 15.6 gal (59.05 l) - **Tire Size:** 17.5 R25 ### Steering - **Articulation Angle:** 20 degrees - **Turning Radius:** 24.3 ft (7.41 m) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 28.4 mph (45.71 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 22.5 mph (36.21 kph) - **Number Of Gears - Forward:** 8 - **Number Of Gears - Reverse:** 6 - **Transmission Type:** Direct Drive, Powershift ## About this model The Caterpillar 120M2 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is used for grading, leveling, ditching, and shaping surfaces on highways, municipal roads, and construction sites. The 120M2 is part of Caterpillar's M Series motor grader line and is commonly configured with a moldboard, articulated frame, and rear tandem drive for controlled blade performance. Typical applications include fine grading, snow removal, and material spreading. 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