Caterpillar 12M Motor Grader

Blades

Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Circle Centershift – Left 26 in (66 cm)
Circle Centershift – Right 26 in (66 cm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 90 degrees
Maximum Depth of Cut 28 in (72 cm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 17 in (43 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left 69 in (174 cm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right 75 in (190 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 20 in (51 cm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 26 in (66 cm)

Circle

Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle – Rear 5 degrees
Diameter 60 in (153 cm)
Max Lift Above Ground 17 in (43 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 69 in (174 cm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 75 in (190 cm)
Shift Left 26 in (66 cm)
Shift Right 26 in (66 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Base 8 ft (3 m)
Front Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 m)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 14 in (35 cm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 112 in (285 cm)
Height – Front Axle Center 23 in (57 cm)
Height – Top of Cab 11 ft (3 m)
Height – Top of Cylinders 114 in (289 cm)
Height to Top of Isomount Cab 11 ft (3 m)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 60 in (151 cm)
Length – Counterweight to Ripper 389 in (989 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Mid Tandem 233 in (591 cm)
Length – Front Axle to Moldboard 99 in (251 cm)
Length – Front Tire to Rear of Machine 334 in (849 cm)
Overall Length 28 ft (9 m)
Rear Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 5 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 19 ft (6 m)
Width – Outside Front Tires 98 in (248 cm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 98 in (248 cm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 84 in (214 cm)
Width Over Tires 8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 158 hp (118 kw)
Base Power (All Gears) – Net 158 hp (118 kw)
Bore 4 in (11 cm)
Derating Altitude 11,500 ft (3,505 m)
Displacement 403 cu in (6,604 cu cm)
Engine Model Cat C6.6 ACERT VHP
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
Max Power 173 hp (129 kw)
Maximum Torque 690 lbs ft (936 nm)
Net Power Gear 1-2 163 hp (122 kw)
Net Power Gear 4-6 173 hp (129 kw)
Net Power Gear 5-6 173 hp (129 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 173 hp (129 kw)
Number of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability 109 degrees
Stroke 5 in (13 cm)
Torque Rise – VHP Plus 40%
VHP Plus Range – Net 118-144 kW (158-193)
VHP Range – Net 118 -129 kW (158-173)

Frame

Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 1 in (4 cm)
Circle – Diameter 60 in (153 cm)
Drawbar – Height 6 in (15 cm)
Drawbar – Thickness 0 in (1 cm)
Drawbar – Width 3 in (8 cm)
Front Axle – Height to Center 23 in (57 cm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side 32 degrees
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18 degrees
Front Frame Structure – Height 1 ft (0 m)
Front Frame Structure – Width 1 ft (0 m)

Front Axle

Ground Clearance 2 ft (1 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 lpm)
Pump Output 51 gpm (193 lpm)
Pump Type Variable piston
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi
Standby Pressure 450 psi

Moldboard

Arc Radius 16 in (41 cm)
Blade Down Pressure 27,066 lbs (12,277 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Base GVW 17,566 lbs (7,968 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum GVW 28,254 lbs (12,816 kg)
Blade Pull – Base GVW 20,830 lbs (9,448 kg)
Blade Pull – Maximum GVW 25,862 lbs (11,731 kg)
Blade Pull at Max Weight 26,465 lbs (12,004 kg)
Blade Width 12 ft (4 m)
Cutting Edge Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Cutting Edge Width 6 in (15 cm)
End Bit – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
End Bit – Width 6 in (15 cm)
Max Depth of Cut 28 in (72 cm)
Moldboard – Height 24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard – Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Height 24 in (61 cm)
Moldboard Length 12 ft (4 m)
Moldboard Thickness 1 in (2 cm)
Moldboard Width 12 ft (4 m)
Side Shift Left 20 in (51 cm)
Side Shift Right 26 in (66 cm)
Throat Clearance 5 in (12 cm)

Operating Specifications

Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 10 gal (39 l)
Forward – 1st 2 mph (4 kph)
Forward – 2nd 3 mph (5 kph)
Forward – 3rd 5 mph (8 kph)
Forward – 4th 7 mph (10 kph)
Forward – 5th 10 mph (16 kph)
Forward – 6th 14 mph (22 kph)
Forward – 7th 19 mph (31 kph)
Forward – 8th 28 mph (45 kph)
Fuel Capacity 90 gal (341 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 16 gal (61 l)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 15,284 lbs (6,933 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 29,406 lbs (13,338 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 44,690 lbs (20,271 kg)
Operating Weight 32,016 lbs (14,522 kg)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 13 gal (50 l)
Reverse – 1st 2
Reverse – 2nd 4 mph (6 kph)
Reverse – 3rd 6 mph (9 kph)
Reverse – 4th 9 mph (14 kph)
Reverse – 5th 16 mph (26 kph)
Reverse – 6th 24 mph (38 kph)
Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 8,836 lbs (4,008 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 23,180 lbs (10,514 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Total 32,016 lbs (14,522 kg)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (each) 17 gal (64 l)
Top Speed – Forward 28 mph (45 kph)
Top Speed – Reverse 24 mph (38 kph)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 25 ft (7 m)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Multiple oil disc
Brakes – Secondary Dual circuit control system
Brakes – Service Multiple oil-disc
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 3,565 cu in (58,420 cu cm)
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft

Ripper

Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 39 in (100 cm)
Penetration Force 18,911 lbs (8,578 kg)
Pry-Out Force 25,972 lbs (11,781 kg)

Scarifier

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 5 in (12 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18 in (47 cm)
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth – Working Width 47 in (120 cm)
Mid, Straight – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4 in (11 cm)
Mid, Straight – Scarifier Shank Holders 17
Mid, Straight – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 13 in (32 cm)
Mid, Straight – Working Width 71 in (180 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 5 in (12 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holders 11
Mid, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 12 in (29 cm)
Mid, V-Type – Working Width 47 in (118 cm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 11 in (27 cm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders 9
Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 11 in (27 cm)
Rear – Working Width 91 in (231 cm)

Service Refill

Circle Drive Housing 2 gal (7 l)
Cooling System 10 gal (39 l)
Engine Oil 4 gal (16 l)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0 gal (0 l)
Fuel Capacity 90 gal (341 l)
Hydraulic System – Tank 16 gal (61 l)
Tandem Housing – Each 17 gal (64 l)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 13 gal (50 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 System

Articulation Angle 20 degrees
Turning Radius 25 ft (7 m)

Tandems

Drive Chain Pitch 2 in (5 cm)
Height 20 in (50 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 1 in (1 cm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 1 in (2 cm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15 degrees
Wheel Axle Spacing 60 in (151 cm)
Width 7 in (17 cm)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 28 mph (45 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 24 mph (38 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 9,919 lbs (4,499 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 23,145 lbs (10,498 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 33,064 lbs (14,998 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 15,954 lbs (7,237 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 48,736 lbs (22,106 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 44,690 lbs (20,271 kg)
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