# 2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS for Sale in Rochester, MN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $70,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89422542 - **Year:** 2008 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 12M VHP PLUS - **Category:** Motor Graders - **Serial number:** B9F00158 - **Stock number:** Z248654 - **Location:** Rochester, MN ## Description MOTOR GRADER -, CAB/AC/HEAT - LOW CAB - AIR SEAT - CLOTH SEAT - PWR SHFT TRANS - DIFF LOC - 14X24 RADIALS - 3 PIECE RIMS - 12' BLD - 14' BLD - FRT SCAR - FRT HYD - R HYD - SNOW WING - V PLOW - DRAWBAR - RADIO - ONE WAY PLOW ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **Operators Station:** Cab w/ AC - **Blades:** 4.27 m (14 ft.) Blade - **Tires:** Radials - **Attachments:** V Plow ## 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 fine grading applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series and is used for shaping surfaces, ditching, slope work, and snow removal. The 12M typically features a diesel engine, articulated frame, hydraulic controls, and a moldboard for precise material movement. It is commonly used by contractors, municipalities, and mining operations where accurate grading and reliable performance are required. The machine is available with various blade widths, tire configurations, and attachments to suit different jobsite conditions and operating requirements. ## Photos ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840545_large_19552.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 2](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840546_large_82094.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 3](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840547_large_66971.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 4](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840548_large_9059.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 5](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840549_large_79423.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 6](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840550_large_86220.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 7](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840551_large_23586.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 8](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840552_large_2837.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 9](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840553_large_60713.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 10](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840554_large_39442.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 11](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840555_large_95246.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 12](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840556_large_34116.jpg) ![2008 Caterpillar 12M VHP PLUS photo 13](https://photos.machinefinder.com/45/12037045/82840557_large_50880.jpg)