# 1980 Caterpillar 12G for Sale in Greensboro, NC

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/motor-graders/12g/id/89343531>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $55,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89343531
- **Year:** 1980
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 12G
- **Category:** Motor Graders
- **Serial number:** 61M7449
- **Location:** Greensboro, NC

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 4154
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **scarifier:** Yes

## Manufacturer specifications

### Circle

- **Blade Tip Angle - Front:** 90 degrees
- **Blade Tip Angle - Rear:** 90 degrees
- **Diameter:** 60.3 in (153.16 cm)
- **Max Lift Above Ground:** 17.3 in (43.94 cm)
- **Max Reach Outside Tires - Left:** 72.1 in (183.13 cm)
- **Max Reach Outside Tires - Right:** 73.7 in (187.2 cm)
- **Rotation:** 360 degrees

### Dimensions

- **Blade Base:** 8.44 ft (2.57 m)
- **Height:** 10.75 ft (3.28 m)
- **Height To Top Of Isomount Cab:** 10.93 ft (3.33 m)
- **Length:** 27.25 ft (8.31 m)
- **Overall Length:** 27.27 ft (8.31 m)
- **Tandem Axle Wheelbase:** 4.99 ft (1.52 m)
- **Weight:** 29860 lbs (13544.28 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 19.43 ft (5.92 m)
- **Width:** 7.75 ft (2.36 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 7.91 ft (2.41 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Max Power:** 135 hp (100.67 kw)
- **Net Power Gear 5-6:** 135 hp (100.67 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm

### Front Axle

- **Ground Clearance:** 2.1 ft (0.64 m)
- **Oscillation - Total:** 32 degrees
- **Wheel Lean:** 18 degrees

### Hydraulic System

- **Pump Flow:** 51 gpm (193.04 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** closed-center, constant-pressure system w/ variable displacement piston
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 2150 psi

### Moldboard

- **Max Depth Of Cut:** 17.8 in (45.21 cm)
- **Moldboard Height:** 24.1 in (61.21 cm)
- **Moldboard Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm)
- **Moldboard Width:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Side Shift Left:** 26.4 in (67.06 cm)
- **Side Shift Right:** 20.5 in (52.07 cm)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 19 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 12.5 gal (47.31 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 74.8 gal (283.12 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 20.1 gal (76.08 l)
- **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 9987 lbs (4530.03 kg)
- **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 21605.4 lbs (9800.06 kg)
- **Max Operation Weight - Total:** 31592.3 lbs (14330.04 kg)
- **Oil System Fluid Capacity:** 7.7 gal (29.14 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Std Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 7870.6 lbs (3570.05 kg)
- **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 20128.3 lbs (9130.05 kg)
- **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 27998.8 lbs (12700.06 kg)
- **Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each):** 17 gal (64.35 l)
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 23 gal (87.06 l)

### Steering

- **Articulation Angle:** 50 degrees
- **Turning Radius:** 24 ft (7.32 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
- **Transmission Type:** Cat-built direct drive power shift

## About this model

The Caterpillar 12G is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving applications. Built by Caterpillar, the 12G is part of the company's G-series grader lineup and is commonly used for grading, ditching, leveling, and surface finishing. It features a front-mounted blade, articulated frame, and rear tandem drive for controlled material movement and precise grade work. The 12G is known for mechanical simplicity, serviceability, and durability in demanding jobsite conditions. It is used by contractors, municipalities, and mining operations for road shaping, site preparation, and maintenance of gravel, dirt, and haul roads.

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