# 2018 Caterpillar 12M3 for Sale in Abilene, TX **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $178,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 87492269 - **Year:** 2018 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 12M3 - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 4769 - **Serial number:** N9F00893 - **Location:** Abilene, TX ## Description BASE + 2 (FL,RIP), CAB, PLUS (INTERIOR), CAB, PLUS (STANDARD GLASS), CAMERA, REAR VISION, COLD WEATHER PACKAGE, CONTROL,AUTO ARTICULATION-DEMO, COOLANT, 50/50, -35C (-31F), DECALS, ENGLISH (U.S.), DRAIN, HIGH SPEED, ENGINE OIL, GLOBAL ARRANGEMENT,LOW AMBIENT, GUARD GP, HITCH, Guard, Transmission, HEADLIGHTS,FRONT, HIGH,HALOGEN, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V, JOYSTICK CONTROLS, BASIC, LANGUAGE, ENGLISH, LIGHT, LED WARNING STROBE, LIGHTS, ARM, FOLD DOWN, LIGHTS, WORKING, PLUS, HALOGEN, LINES,STANDARD W/O ACCUMULATOR, MIRRORS, OUTSIDE MOUNTED, MOLDBOARD, 14' PLUS, MOUNTING, WARNING LIGHT, NO ACCUGRADE, Online Owner's Manual , PRECLEANER, NON SY-KLONE, PRODUCT LINK, SATELLITE PLE631, PUSH PLATE, COUNTERWEIGHT, RIPPER/SCARIFIER, SEAT BELT, SHANKS/TEETH, RIPPER/SCARIFIER, STARTER, ELECTRIC, HEAVY DUTY, TANK, FUEL, STANDARD, TIRES,14.0R24 MX XGLA2 \* G2 MP ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Bumper:** Good - **Cab or Canopy:** Good - **Counterweight:** Good - **Draw Bar:** 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 - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Switches:** Good - **Windshield Wipers:** Good ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Coolers:** Good - **Fan:** Good - **Radiator:** Good - **Water Pump:** Good ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Alternator:** Good - **Batteries / Cables:** Good - **Starter:** Good - **Wiring:** Good ### 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 ### RIPPER - **Frame:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - RIPPER:** Good ### SCARIFER - **Brackets / Studs - SCARIFER:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - SCARIFER:** Good - **Pins & Bushings - SCARIFER:** Good ### SNOW WING - **Cylinder Condition:** Good - **Operating Condition - SNOW WING:** Good ### TIRES - **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 100% life remaining, tires are new ## About this model The Caterpillar 12M3 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and site preparation. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader line and is used for fine grading, ditching, slope work, and snow removal. The 12M3 features a front-mounted engine, articulated frame, and moldboard control system for precise blade positioning. It is commonly equipped with a diesel engine, all-wheel drive options, and advanced operator controls for grading accuracy and productivity. The Caterpillar 12M3 is used by contractors, municipalities, and road agencies for grading applications requiring maneuverability, visibility, and consistent surface finish. ## Photos ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hN2M3ZDRmY2NlMTY2NzNmODA4MzNmNmQ1YzYxN2VjNCYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1NDE3Ng==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNTRkOGI4ZTUyZjg2ZGU2ZTk0ZWVlM2QwMDhjODExMSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxNDQyOQ==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YmNkZWUyOTYwYjcwOWMyZmIzYjljNTIzNDRiNTRlNiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyMzU0MA==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYzhlM2E5MjcwMmQ5NzFkOTI3NTYyZDIyMDc4MDgwYyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1MzQ2) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lN2Y4MGMzZWQ5MGI4MjJjZDhkZGExYTgyMmFmMzg5NSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxOTg0Ng==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNTRjODhmNjA5Yjk4ZDAyZDI1MmYwMjU5ODI3OWRhYiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYzMzk5OQ==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYzk2NzI0YzM0MDhhYjlmYjhlMzA2NDJmZGE0Yzg2YyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1MzY1) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ODNkNDg4YjhjMzc3YTIwZWMxOTRlMmFmYzZiMDM1MCYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyMDg1Nw==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMTIwMzdiMTcxMTJjMjVmYTkyYjU2N2E1MWM1ZGJkNiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxMTYxMQ==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYmMxZWRiZWRlM2FkYjEwYTA2OTVlOTg0YzM1NDQxNiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY0Nzc0) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNzM2YjI3MmFkNmE0Nzg1ODgxY2QxODk5MmM1Yjc5ZSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY3Njk5) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05N2I4Y2E4YzRmYzExZDE4ZDE3YzBmMTc0MGUxYWYzNyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1MDUzOQ==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZTJjYWJlYzQ2NTA0ZGM4YzRmOTYzMjgwYWY2ZTUwMiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYzMDQyNw==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYWU5ZDdkZGFlMGZhMjc0OWIwMTQ2OGY3YWI1ODY0YiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1NTY3OQ==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZmU0YzVhOTgyZmU1MWE2YThkYmE5OGY3Y2FmMzM4YyYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxNjM3Mg==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMDI5MDU2NjI4OWRmODEyZjczZjU4M2I4ODhjMTE2MSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYxMTM1Ng==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iNjgyMDVmMTlhNDQ0NTk0YjBmODMyYzcwODM2YThkNiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYzNDQ2Mw==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05Mjk5ZWVlMzM2Mzc5ZjVmODFkYzMzMTMyMTk5YzM3ZiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY3MzU4) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYzZlOGUzNGZiY2QwNWE3ZjBjNGQ3ZmRiOTY5OTEzYiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY1NTgzNA==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 20](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jYzgzY2I5MzA0OTYyNjc5YTIxMDIxMGE0NmY3ZDcwMiYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY2MTczMw==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 21](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kM2UyZDAwZTQzYTI4OGE4YzE2ZDFhMDEzNTcxYTAxNSYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCYyODE4Ng==) ![2018 Caterpillar 12M3 photo 22](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04Y2VjOWZjZDNkOWM0YzQ2OTJkNjBkN2RlYTQ0YTBjNCYkdHh0PVdBUlJFTiUyMENBVCY0NjU1Mw==)