# 2015 Caterpillar 12M3 for Sale in Austell, GA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/motor-graders/12m3/id/88609353>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $165,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88609353
- **Year:** 2015
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 12M3
- **Category:** Motor Graders
- **Hours:** 6335
- **Serial number:** N9B00143
- **Location:** Austell, GA

## Description

14"MB, A/C, AWD, CAB, Online Owner's Manual , SCARIFIER

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level - OPERATOR STATION:** 25%
- **Fuel Level - OPERATOR STATION:** Full

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No
- **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

- **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:** Fair
- **Wheel Lean Cylinder - STEERING:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Accumulators:** Good
- **Brake Linkage:** Good
- **Control Valve:** Good
- **Lines:** Good

### DRIVECHAIN / TANDEMS

- **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes

### BLADE

- **Circle A Frame:** Good
- **Face / Moldboard:** Good

### SCARIFER

- **Brackets / Studs - SCARIFER:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - SCARIFER:** Good
- **Pins & Bushings - SCARIFER:** Good

### TIRES

- **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 50%
- **Tire Size - TIRES:** 14.0R24

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** Lift cylinder on R/S leaking
- **comment 2:** Tandem leaking on the right side
- **comment 3:** Left front wheel drive is leaking

## About this model

The Caterpillar 12M3 AWD is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and fine grading applications. It features all-wheel drive for improved traction and control in soft ground, slopes, and variable site conditions. The 12M3 AWD is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader line and is commonly used for shaping surfaces, ditching, snow removal, and finish grading. Typical configurations include a front-mounted moldboard, articulated frame, and operator controls designed for precision blade work. The model is used in municipal, highway, mining, and site development operations where grading accuracy and mobility are required.

## Photos

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