# Caterpillar 12M3 for Sale in Montgomery, AL **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $175,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88907435 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 12M3 - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Hours:** 3555 - **Serial number:** N9F00719 - **Location:** Montgomery, AL ## Description Air Conditioner, Air Suspension Seat, Cab Profile, Circle Clutch, Differential Lock, Emissions Level - EPA - EPA TIER 4f, Emissions Level - EU - EU STAGE IV, Emissions Level - Japan - STEP 4 FINAL, Guard, Transmission, Lighting, Mirrors, Moldboard Size - 14', Product Link, Radio - Bluetooth, Regulatory Marking, Regulatory Status - EPA / ARB / EU / R120 / MLIT / S. Korea, Rig Saver, ROPS - Enclosed, Supplemental Steering, Tier 1 Compliant, Tier 2 Compliant, TIRE SIZE 14.0R24 MX XGLA2 1\* MP, TIRES SIZE 14.00-24 TG, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, VHP Plus ## 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:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Switches:** Good - **Windshield Wipers:** Fair ### 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 - **Block Heater:** No - **Ether Aid:** No - **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 - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 14-24 ## About this model The Caterpillar 12M3 is a motor grader designed for road construction, maintenance, and grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series grader lineup and is used for shaping surfaces, fine grading, ditching, and snow removal. The 12M3 typically features a front-mounted engine, articulated frame, and centrally positioned moldboard for precise control and visibility. It is commonly used by contractors, municipalities, and mining operations for earthmoving and surface finishing tasks. The model is known for its hydraulic control system, operator comfort features, and compatibility with a range of grading attachments and blade configurations. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 12M3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MzRkMDZmMmRiMDAxNzdiZTIwZGI5ZWU0NjE1M2VlZSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwVFJBQ1RPUiUyMENPLiUyQyUyMElOQy4mOTI1Ng==) ![Caterpillar 12M3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNWI2NzEwYjM4ZWVjMjFjZjM1ZTA2ZDA1ZTI4YjM5MSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwVFJBQ1RPUiUyMENPLiUyQyUyMElOQy4mMjQzODE=) ![Caterpillar 12M3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNjhlODAwOWI0MDM2N2M2YTVkNDZkMzI0NjE2MWRkMSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwVFJBQ1RPUiUyMENPLiUyQyUyMElOQy4mNjIwMDQ=) ![Caterpillar 12M3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMmYwZTM0MjkxZGRmMDc1ZjQ0Y2NhNTBiNzViMjU0ZSYkdHh0PVRIT01QU09OJTIwVFJBQ1RPUiUyMENPLiUyQyUyMElOQy4mNTY4ODI=) ![Caterpillar 12M3 photo 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