# Caterpillar 12M2 for Sale in Omaha, NE **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $85,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 83684709 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 12M2 - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 12366 - **Serial number:** F9M00409 - **Location:** Omaha, NE ## Description 12M2 Motor Grader, Air Conditioner, Air Suspension Seat, ANTIFREEZE WINDSHIELD WASHER, Articulation Guard, Auto Shift, BASE & 2 (FL RIP), CAB PLUS (STANDARD GLASS), CAMERA REAR VISION, Circle Clutch, COMFORT PACKAGE 2, Cross Slope, Defroster Fan, Differential Lock, Drive - Tandem, Ether Aid, FENDERS FRONT NON-AWD, Global Arrangement, HEATER ENGINE COOLANT 120V, HITCH TOWING, Installation Ar- Box Frame, LANE 3 ORDER, LANGUAGE ENGLISH, LIFT GROUP MANUAL FRONT, LIGHT LED WARNING STROBE, LIGHTS FRONT HEADLIGHTS HIGH, LIGHTS WORKING PLUS, LINES RIPPER ADDITIONAL, LINES STANDARD W/O ACCUMULATOR, MIRRORS OUTSIDE HEATED, MOLDBOARD 14' PLUS, Moldboard Size - 14', MOUNTING FRONT LIFT, MOUNTING WARNING LIGHT, No Accugrade, Online Owner's Manual , Precleaner (Snow), PRODUCT LINK CELLULAR PL522, ROLL ON-ROLL OFF, STARTER ELECTRIC HEAVY DUTY, Steering Type - Joystick, Throttle Lock, TIRES 14.0R24 BS VKT 1\* MP, TRANSMISSION AUTOSHIFT, VHP Plus, WEATHER COLD ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Switches:** Fair - **Windshield Wipers:** Fair ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes - **Ether Aid:** Yes - **Signal Lights:** Yes ### TRANSMISSION - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** No - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Good - **King Pins:** Good - **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 - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BLADE - **Circle A Frame:** Good - **Face / Moldboard:** Good ### TIRES - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** 30 - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** 14.00 R24 ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** all attachments removed and retained by original owner ## Manufacturer specifications ### Blade Range - **Blade Tip Range - Backward:** 5 degrees - **Blade Tip Range - Forward:** 40 degrees - **Circle Centershift - Left:** 27.4 in (69.6 cm) - **Circle Centershift - Right:** 28.7 in (72.9 cm) - **Maximum Blade Position Angle:** 90 degrees - **Maximum Depth Of Cut:** 28.1 in (71.37 cm) - **Maximum Lift Above Ground:** 18.9 in (48.01 cm) - **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Left:** 70.5 in (179.07 cm) - **Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires - Right:** 77.9 in (197.87 cm) - **Moldboard Sideshift - Left:** 20.1 in (51.05 cm) - **Moldboard Sideshift - Right:** 26 in (66.04 cm) ### Engine - **Awd Range - Net:** 136-181 kW (183-243 hp) - **Awd Range - Net - Metric:** 136-181 kW (186-246 hp) - **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric:** 176 hp (131.25 kw) - **Base Power (All Gears) - Net:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Bore:** 4.5 in (11.43 cm) - **Derating Altitude:** 10000 ft (3048 m) - **Displacement:** 567.5 cu in (9299.68 cu cm) - **Emissions:** U.S. Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB - **Engine Model:** Cat C9.3 ACERT - **High - Ambient Capability:** 122 degrees - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum:** 1,550 rpm - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum:** 500 rpm - **High Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard:** 1,400 rpm - **Maximum Torque:** 839 lbs ft (1137.52 nm) - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Speed At Rated Power:** 2,100 rpm - **Standard Capability:** 109 degrees - **Stroke:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm) - **Torque Rise:** 50 % - **Vhp Plus - Gear 1f, Net:** 173 hp (129.01 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 2f, Net:** 183 hp (136.47 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 3f, Net:** 193 hp (143.92 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 4f, Net:** 203 hp (151.38 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 5f, Net:** 208 hp (155.11 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 6f, Net:** 213 hp (158.84 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 7f, Net:** 218 hp (162.57 kw) - **Vhp Plus - Gear 8f, Net:** 223 hp (166.29 kw) - **Vhp Plus Range - Net:** 129-166 kW (173-223 hp) - **Vhp Plus Range - Net - Metric:** 129-166 kW (176-226 hp) ### Frame - **Circle - Blade Beam Thickness:** 1.6 in (4.06 cm) - **Circle - Diameter:** 60.2 in (152.91 cm) - **Drawbar - Height:** 6 in (15.24 cm) - **Drawbar - Thickness:** 0.5 in (1.27 cm) - **Drawbar - Width:** 3 in (7.62 cm) - **Front Axle - Height To Center:** 23.6 in (59.94 cm) - **Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side:** 32 degrees - **Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right:** 18 degrees - **Front Frame Structure - Height:** 1.1 ft (0.34 m) - **Front Frame Structure - Width:** 0.9 ft (0.27 m) - **Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm) - **Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width:** 12 in (30.48 cm) ### Hydraulic System - **Circuit Type:** Parallel - **Maximum System Pressure:** 3500 psi - **Pump Output:** 55.7 gpm (210.82 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Variable Piston - **Reservoir Tank Capacity:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l) - **Standby Pressure:** 609 psi ### Moldboard - **Arc Radius:** 16.3 in (41.4 cm) - **Blade Down Pressure - Base Gvw - Awd:** 17857 lbs (8099.81 kg) - **Blade Down Pressure - Maximum Gvw - Awd:** 29196 lbs (13243.1 kg) - **Blade Pull - Base Gvw - Awd:** 35439 lbs (16074.88 kg) - **Blade Pull - Maximum Gvw - Awd:** 49381 lbs (22398.87 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) - **Moldboard - Height:** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Moldboard - Thickness:** 0.9 in (2.29 cm) - **Throat Clearance:** 6.5 in (16.51 cm) ### Operating Specifications - **Articulation Angle - Left/Right:** 20 degrees - **Forward - 1st:** 2.5 mph (4.02 kph) - **Forward - 2nd:** 3.4 mph (5.47 kph) - **Forward - 3rd:** 5 mph (8.05 kph) - **Forward - 4th:** 6.9 mph (11.1 kph) - **Forward - 5th:** 10.6 mph (17.06 kph) - **Forward - 6th:** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph) - **Forward - 7th:** 19.9 mph (32.03 kph) - **Forward - 8th:** 29 mph (46.67 kph) - **Reverse - 1st:** 2 mph (3.22 kph) - **Reverse - 2nd:** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph) - **Reverse - 3rd:** 5.4 mph (8.69 kph) - **Reverse - 4th:** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph) - **Reverse - 5th:** 15.7 mph (25.27 kph) - **Reverse - 6th:** 22.9 mph (36.85 kph) - **Steering Range - Left/Right:** 47.5 degrees - **Top Speed - Forward:** 29 mph (46.67 kph) - **Top Speed - Reverse:** 22.9 mph (36.85 kph) - **Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires:** 24.9 ft (7.59 m) ### Power Train - **Brakes - Parking:** Multiple Oil Disc - **Brakes - Secondary:** Dual Circuit - **Brakes - Service:** Multiple Oil Disc - **Brakes - Service - Surface Area:** 3565 in2 - **Forward/Reverse Gears:** 8 Fwd/6 Rev - **Transmission:** Direct Drive, Powershift ### Ripper - **Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm) - **Penetration Force:** 20693 lbs (9386.2 kg) - **Pry-Out Force:** 27655 lbs (12544.11 kg) - **Ripper Shank Holder Spacing:** 21 in (53.34 cm) - **Ripper Shank Holders:** 5 - **Ripping Depth - Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm) ### Scarifier - **Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 18.4 in (46.74 cm) - **Front, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 5/11 - **Front, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 40.6 in (103.12 cm) - **Front, V-Type - Working Width:** 47.4 in (120.4 cm) - **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:** 40.6 in (103.12 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 - Ripping Depth, Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm) - **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing:** 10.5 in (26.67 cm) - **Rear - Scarifier Shank Holders:** 9 - **Rear - Scarifying Depth, Maximum:** 16.8 in (42.67 cm) - **Rear - Working Width:** 84 in (213.36 cm) ### Service Refill - **Circle Drive Housing:** 1.8 gal (6.81 l) - **Cooling System:** 14.8 gal (56.02 l) - **Engine Oil:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l) - **Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing:** 0.2 gal (0.76 l) - **Fuel Capacity:** 110 gal (416.35 l) - **Hydraulic System - Tank:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l) - **Hydraulic System - Total:** 26.4 gal (99.92 l) - **Tandem Housing - Each:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l) - **Transmission - Differential - Final Drives:** 17.2 gal (65.1 l) ### Standards - **Brakes:** ISO 3450, ISO 10265 - **Rops/Fops:** ISO 3471/ISO 3499 - **Sound:** ISO 6394; ISO 6395 - **Steering:** ISO 5010 ### Tandems - **Drive Chain Pitch:** 2 in (5.08 cm) - **Height:** 19.9 in (50.55 cm) - **Sidewall Thickness - Inner:** 0.7 in (1.78 cm) - **Sidewall Thickness - Outer:** 0.8 in (2.03 cm) - **Tandem Oscillation - Front Down:** 25 degrees - **Tandem Oscillation - Front Up:** 15 degrees - **Wheel Axle Spacing:** 60 in (152.4 cm) - **Width:** 8.3 in (21.08 cm) ### Weights - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle:** 10403 lbs (4718.73 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle:** 28930 lbs (13122.44 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total:** 39334 lbs (17841.62 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle:** 17009 lbs (7715.16 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle:** 37860 lbs (17173.03 kg) - **Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total:** 54869 lbs (24888.19 kg) - **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped:** 44349 lbs (20116.39 kg) - **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle:** 13040 lbs (5914.85 kg) - **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle:** 31309 lbs (14201.54 kg) - **Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total:** 44349 lbs (20116.39 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 12M2 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader lineup and is used for grading, ditching, shaping, and fine leveling on highways, municipal roads, mining sites, and large earthmoving projects. The 12M2 typically features a front-mounted moldboard, articulated frame, and hydrostatic or powershift drivetrain depending on configuration. It is commonly equipped with advanced controls, operator visibility improvements, and optional grade control systems. The Caterpillar 12M2 motor grader is used in applications requiring precise blade control, consistent surface finish, and reliable performance in demanding terrain. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 12M2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNzFlMzRjYjZkYTM5NGNjZDQwYzNhMmU3NmU1MzE1YSYkdHh0PU5NQyY2MTI5OA==) ![Caterpillar 12M2 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mY2M3NTNjNTQ0ZmYwZjRmZGEyOTA2NTc4NjdiYjhkMiYkdHh0PU5NQyY1NjUzOA==) ![Caterpillar 12M2 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYjRkMGFjMjA2MzY1N2FkYTRhMTlhY2FiNWUyOTY5NyYkdHh0PU5NQyYzMjY5MA==) ![Caterpillar 12M2 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lODBlMmIxMzUzZGU5YjFjYWQ1NjVmZjlhM2NkYzcxNSYkdHh0PU5NQyY2ODg1) ![Caterpillar 12M2 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MjE3MjBkZDlmNWFjOTEzY2NkMjNlMjI2YThjYzgwZCYkdHh0PU5NQyYxNjczMQ==) ![Caterpillar 12M2 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYWI5NmYzZWYzYTczMGU0YTI3NTFiYjg1M2U0ZmYxMyYkdHh0PU5NQyYyMTM5MQ==)