# 2010 Caterpillar 12M for Sale in FERGUS FALLS, MN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $89,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88382967 - **Year:** 2010 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 12M - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 8525 - **Serial number:** B9F00909 - **Location:** FERGUS FALLS, MN ## Description 12M MOTOR GRADER, ANTIFREEZE, -50C (-58F), Arrangement, Snow, BASE & 5 (WM,WT,DA1,FL,RIP), COMFORT PACKAGE - 1, ENGINE S/N G9G02066, FRONT & REAR FENDERS A682605, GLOBAL ARRANGEMENT, GUARD, DEBRIS, Guard, Transmission, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V, HITCH, TOWING, LANE 3 ORDER, LANGUAGE, ENGLISH, LINES,STANDARD W/O ACCUMULATOR, MIRRORS, OUTSIDE HEATED 24V, MOLDBOARD, 14 FT, PLUS, MOUNTING, FRONT LIFT, NO COMPRESSOR, PRODUCT LINK, PL321, ROLL ON-ROLL OFF, TIRES, 14.0R24 MX XSNO+ 1\* MP, WING & FRONT HITCH ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** Yes - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Bumper:** Good - **Cab or Canopy:** Fair - **Decals:** Good - **Draw Bar:** Good - **Fenders:** Fair - **Fiberglass:** Good - **Fuel Tank:** Good - **Grab Irons:** Good - **Paint:** Good - **Pre-Cleaner Bowl:** Good - **Sheet Metal:** Good - **Steps / Ladder:** Good ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Fuel Level - OPERATOR STATION:** Full ### ENGINE - **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No - **Blow By:** No - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** Yes - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** Yes - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Ether Aid:** Yes - **Signal Lights:** Yes ### TRANSMISSION - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Yes - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Good - **King Pins:** Fair - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Tie Rods / Rod Ends:** Good - **Wheel Lean Cylinder - STEERING:** Good ### BRAKE - **Accumulators:** Good - **Brake Linkage:** Good - **Compressor:** Good - **Control Valve:** Good - **Lines:** 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:** Good - **Tip Cylinder:** Good ### BLADE - **Circle A Frame:** Good - **Face / Moldboard:** Fair ### SNOW WING - **Cylinder Condition:** Good ### TIRES - **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 50% - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 14.00R24 ## 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 - 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 - 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) - **Wheelbase:** 19.4 ft (5.91 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:** 158 hp (117.82 kw) - **Base Power (All Gears) - Net:** 158 hp (117.82 kw) - **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **Derating Altitude:** 11500 ft (3505.2 m) - **Displacement:** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C6.6 ACERT VHP - **Engine Model:** Cat C6.6 ACERT VHP - **High - Ambient Capability:** 122 degrees - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1650 rpm - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 550 rpm - **Max Power:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Maximum Torque:** 690 lbs ft (935.5 nm) - **Net Power Gear 1-2:** 163 hp (121.55 kw) - **Net Power Gear 4-6:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Net Power Gear 5-6:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Net Power Gears 7-8:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Power Measured @:** 2000 rpm - **Speed At Rated Power:** 2000 rpm - **Standard - Ambient Capability:** 109 degrees - **Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1150 rpm - **Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 550 rpm - **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Torque Rise - Vhp Plus:** 40% - **Vhp Plus Range - Net:** 118-144 kW (158-193 hp) - **Vhp Range - Net:** 118 -129 kW (158-173 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 ### Hydraulic System - **Circuit Type:** Electro-hydraulic closed center, load sensing, - **Maximum System Pressure:** 3500 psi - **Pump Flow:** 51 gpm (193.04 lpm) - **Pump Output:** 51 gpm (193.04 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:** 27066.2 lbs (12277.04 kg) - **Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw:** 17566 lbs (7967.81 kg) - **Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw:** 28254 lbs (12815.81 kg) - **Blade Pull - Base Gvw:** 20830 lbs (9448.34 kg) - **Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw:** 25862 lbs (11730.82 kg) - **Blade Pull At Max Weight:** 26465 lbs (12004.34 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 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:** 4.9 in (12.45 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:** 16 gal (60.56 l) - **Max Operation Weight - Front Axle:** 15284 lbs (6932.71 kg) - **Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 29406 lbs (13338.35 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:** 8836 lbs (4007.95 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle:** 23180 lbs (10514.28 kg) - **Std Operation Weight - Total:** 32016 lbs (14522.23 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:** 18911 lbs (8577.9 kg) - **Pry-Out Force:** 25972 lbs (11780.72 kg) ### 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:** 10.4 gal (39.36 l) - **Engine Oil:** 4.1 gal (15.52 l) - **Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:** 0.1 gal (0.38 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 90 gal (340.65 l) - **Hydraulic System - Tank:** 16 gal (60.56 l) - **Tandem Housing - Each:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l) - **Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:** 13.2 gal (49.96 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:** 9919 lbs (4499.19 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle:** 23145 lbs (10498.41 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total:** 33064 lbs (14997.6 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle:** 15954 lbs (7236.62 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle:** 48736 lbs (22106.31 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total:** 44690 lbs (20271.07 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 12M is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series lineup and is used for grading, ditching, leveling, and finishing work on highways, municipal roads, and large earthmoving projects. The 12M typically features a front-mounted engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift transmission, and operator cab with integrated controls. The Caterpillar 12M is used in construction, mining support, and infrastructure applications where accurate surface shaping and consistent grading performance are required. ## Photos ![2010 Caterpillar 12M](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMjQ5OWVmNGIyMmVmNTczZmVjY2U1NjM2MWFhMWFkOCYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjU5NDM=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jN2YwZjBiM2RiMzBlNTBhZDQyNzFlZmQyMjM1MGU5ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjA4NjA=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iNjA5NmUyMzE0YjBhOTI3Yzc3NTQ0Mzk3MTFiZTUwOSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNjA3NDA=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iNzA1OTU1NDljY2VmZjcyZGJhODJjNTBjOWI5YjBmMSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDE4ODA=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05Y2RmMmQ1Mzg3NWY3M2Q0ZmQ4ZmUxYWRlZjE3M2JkYSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmNDkyODU=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jOTg3NmMyYWJjYTE4NGQyZTNiYTVhYTUyNGQ2ODE3MiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjcyMTg=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMzNmMjVhMGMyZjNjYTA2ZGExNDVjMDZmYWM4M2I3ZSYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzI0Nzk=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMzcxMGU4NDAxNjRmNjMyYzJiNzc1NDZjOTg4Y2Q5YiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMzgwNg==) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YTk3ZGM1NDU5ZmQ4YTY0YTYxMTE3YjgzMzM2YjAyMyYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTMzNDY=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jM2I3Zjc0ZWFmN2QwY2VmODY1YmIwMjYwMWFiYWM4ZiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMTU3ODM=) ![2010 Caterpillar 12M photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMGVmOWI1Nzg1MmE3OGM1ODBiZGIxYjM0ODgyZGE2NiYkdHh0PVpJRUdMRVIlMjBDQVQmMjc4NQ==)