CAT 120M Motor Grader


Dimensions

Overall Length 27.85 ft in (8488 mm)
Width Over Tires 8.14 ft in (2481 mm)
Wheelbase 19.4 ft in (5915 mm)
Rear Ground Clearance 1.13 ft in (347 mm)
Tandem Axle Wheelbase 4.96 ft in (1511 mm)
Front Ground Clearance 1.87 ft in (572 mm)
Blade Base 8.24 ft in (2511 mm)
Height To Top Of Isomount Cab 10.75 ft in (3278 mm)
Length – Between Tandem Axles 59.5 in (1511.3 mm)
Length – Counterweight To Ripper 389.3 in (9888.22 mm)
Length – Front Axle To Mid Tandem 232.8 in (5913.12 mm)
Length – Front Axle To Moldboard 98.85 in (2510.79 mm)
Length – Front Tire To Rear Of Machine 334.1 in (8486.14 mm)
Height – Top Of Cylinders 113.7 in (2887.98 mm)
Height – Top Of Cab 10.75 ft in (0.28 m)
Height – Front Axle Center 22.5 in (571.5 mm)
Height – Exhaust Stack 112.4 in (2854.96 mm)
Width – Outside Front Tires 97.7 in (2481.58 mm)
Width – Outside Rear Tires 97.7 in (2481.58 mm)
Width – Tire Center Lines 84.1 in (2136.14 mm)
Ground Clearance – Rear Axle 13.6 in (345.44 mm)

Ripper

Pry-Out Force 26303 lb (11930.9 kg)
Ripping Depth – Maximum 17 in (431.8 mm)
Ripper Shank Holders 5
Penetration Force 17705 lb (8030.9 kg)
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 39.2 in (995.7 mm)
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing 21 in (533.4 mm)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make CAT
Engine Model C6.6 ACERT VHP

Frame

Front Frame Structure – Height 0.9 ft in (254 mm)
Front Frame Structure – Width 0.9 ft in (254 mm)
Front Frame Structure – Thickness 0.1 ft in (15.3 mm)

Engine Details

Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Max Power 138 hp (103 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 138 hp (103 kw)
Displacement 403 cu in (6.7 L)
Bore 4.2 in (105 mm)
Stroke 5 in (127 mm)
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
Engine Model Cat C6.6 ACERT
Note (1) Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,400 rpm.
Note (2) Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (3) Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan running at minimum speed, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Note (4) Power as declared per ISO 14396: Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; VHP Plus = 175 kW (234 hp)
Note (5) No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft).
Derating Altitude 11500 ft in (3505.2 m)
Maximum Torque 690 lb ft (935.6 Nm)
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 138 hp (103 kw)
Speed At Rated Power 2,000 rpm
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net – Metric 140 hp (104.4 kw)
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,650 rpm
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum 600 rpm
Vhp Plus Range – Net 103-136 kW (138-182 hp)
Vhp Plus Range – Net – Metric 103-136 kW (140-185 hp)

Frame

Circle – Diameter 60.2 in (1529.1 mm)
Drawbar – Height 6 in (152.4 mm)
Front Axle – Height To Center 22.5 in (571.5 mm)
Circle – Blade Beam Thickness 1.4 in (35.6 mm)
Front Axle – Total Oscillation Per Side 32 degrees
Drawbar – Thickness 0.4 in (10.2 mm)
Drawbar – Width 3 in (76.2 mm)
Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right 18 degrees

Engine Details

Torque Rise – Vhp Plus 40%
Base Power (All Gears) – Net 138 hp (103 kw)
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum 1,150 rpm
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum 600 rpm
Standard – Ambient Capability 109 degrees
Vhp Range – Net 103-114 kW (138-153 hp)
Maximum Torque – Vhp Plus – Net 668 lb ft (905.7 Nm)

Frame

Drawbar – Yoke Bar Thickness 0.8 in (19.1 mm)

Operational Specs

Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 8233 lb (3735 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 22836 lb (10358 kg)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15.9 gal (60 L)
Std Operation Weight – Total 31069 lb (14093 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 16312 lb (7399 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 28378 lb (12872 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Total 44690 lb (20271 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 gal (340 L)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 10.4 gal (40 L)
Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity 13.2 gal (50 L)
Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity 1.8 gal (7 L)
Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each) 16.9 gal (61 L)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Multiple oil disc
Brakes – Service Multiple oil-disc
Transmission Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Forward/Reverse Gears 8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Brakes – Secondary Dual circuit control system
Brakes – Service – Surface Area 3565 in2 (2.3 m2)

Steering

Articulation Angle 20 degrees
Turning Radius 24.5 ft in (7.5 m)

Transmission

Transmission Type direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Number Of Gears – Forward 8
Number Of Gears – Reverse 6
Max Speed – Forward 27.7 mph (44.5 km/h)
Max Speed – Reverse 23.5 mph (37.8 km/h)

Front Axle

Wheel Lean 18 degrees
Oscillation – Total 32 degrees
Ground Clearance 1.9 ft in (572 mm)

Weights

Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle 29343 lb (13309.8 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle 11221 lb (5089.8 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total 40565 lb (18400 kg)
Operating Weight – Typically Equipped 40565 lb (18400 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total 35783 lb (16230.9 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 48601 lb (22045.1 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 26479 lb (12010.7 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 9303 lb (4219.8 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 15077 lb (6838.9 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 33523 lb (15205.8 kg)

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure 450 psi
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi

Moldboard

Moldboard Width 12 ft in (3668 mm)
Moldboard Height 24 in (610 mm)
Moldboard Thickness 0.9 in (22 mm)
Max Depth Of Cut 28.3 in (720 mm)
Side Shift Left 20.1 in (510 mm)
Side Shift Right 26 in (660 mm)
Blade Pull At Max Weight 40221 lb (18244 kg)
Blade Down Pressure 28887.2 lb (13103 kg)

Hydraulic System

Pump Type Variable piston
Pump Flow 40 gal/min (151 L/min)
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi (24100 kPa)
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic load sensing, closed center
Pump Output 40 gal/min

Moldboard

Blade Width 12 ft in (3.7 m)
Arc Radius 16.3 in (414.1 mm)
Throat Clearance 5.2 in (132.1 mm)
Cutting Edge Width 6 in (152.4 mm)
Cutting Edge Thickness 0.6 in (15.3 mm)
End Bit – Width 6 in (152.4 mm)
End Bit – Thickness 0.6 in (15.3 mm)
Moldboard – Height 24 in (609.6 mm)
Moldboard – Thickness 0.9 in (22.1 mm)
Moldboard – Width 12 ft in (3.7 m)
Blade Pull – Maximum Gvw 24218 lb (10985.2 kg)
Blade Pull – Base Gvw 20350 lb (9230.7 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Base Gvw 16435 lb (7454.8 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum Gvw 29125 lb (13210.9 kg)

Circle

Diameter 60.2 in (1530 mm)
Shift Left 25.8 in (656 mm)
Shift Right 25.8 in (656 mm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Left 68.6 in (1742 mm)
Max Reach Outside Tires – Right 75 in (1905 mm)
Max Lift Above Ground 16.8 in (427 mm)
Blade Tip Angle – Front 40 degrees
Blade Tip Angle – Rear 5 degrees

Operating Specifications

Top Speed – Forward 27.7 mph (44.6 km/h)
Top Speed – Reverse 23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)
Turning Radius – Outside Front Tires 24.5 ft in (7.5 m)
Steering Range – Left/Right 47.5 degrees
Articulation Angle – Left/Right 20 degrees
Forward – 8th 27.7 mph (44.6 km/h)
Forward – 7th 19 mph (30.6 km/h)
Forward – 6th 13.8 mph (22.3 km/h)
Forward – 5th 10.2 mph (16.5 km/h)
Forward – 4th 6.5 mph (10.5 km/h)
Forward – 3rd 4.8 mph (7.7 km/h)
Forward – 2nd 3.3 mph (5.4 km/h)
Forward – 1st 2.4 mph (3.9 km/h)
Reverse – 6th 23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)
Reverse – 5th 16.1 mph (26 km/h)
Reverse – 4th 8.6 mph (13.9 km/h)
Reverse – 3rd 5.6 mph (9.1 km/h)
Reverse – 2nd 3.8 mph (6.2 km/h)
Reverse – 1st 2 mph (3.3 km/h)

Standards

Brakes ISO 3450:1996
Rops/Fops ISO 3471:1992 / ISO 3449:1992
Sound ISO 6394:1998 / ISO 6395:1988
Steering ISO 5010:1992

Service Refill

Cooling System 8.7 gal (33 L)
Engine Oil 3.7 gal (14.1 L)
Hydraulic System – Tank 16.9 gal (64 L)
Tandem Housing – Each 15.6 gal (59.1 L)
Circle Drive Housing 1.8 gal (6.9 L)
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing 0.1 gal (0.4 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 gal (340.7 L)
Transmission – Differential – Final Drives 16.5 gal (62.5 L)

Blade Range

Circle Centershift – Right 25.8 in (655.4 mm)
Circle Centershift – Left 25.8 in (655.4 mm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Right 26 in (660.4 mm)
Moldboard Sideshift – Left 20.1 in (510.6 mm)
Blade Tip Range – Forward 40 degrees
Blade Tip Range – Backward 5 degrees
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Right 75 in (1905 mm)
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside Of Tires – Left 68.6 in (1742.5 mm)
Maximum Lift Above Ground 16.8 in (426.8 mm)
Maximum Depth Of Cut 28.3 in (718.9 mm)
Maximum Blade Position Angle 90 degrees

Scarifier

Rear – Scarifier Shank Holders 9
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holders 11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth – Working Width 47.4 in (1204 mm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 18.4 in (467.4 mm)
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holders 5 / 11
Front, V-Type, 5 Or 11 Tooth – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.6 in (116.9 mm)
Mid, V-Type – Working Width 46.6 in (1183.7 mm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 11.5 in (292.1 mm)
Mid, V-Type – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.6 in (116.9 mm)
Rear – Working Width 91 in (2311.4 mm)
Rear – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 10.5 in (266.7 mm)
Rear – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 10.5 in (266.7 mm)
Mid, Straight – Working Width 71 in (1803.4 mm)
Mid, Straight – Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing 4.4 in (111.8 mm)
Mid, Straight – Scarifier Shank Holders 17
Mid, Straight – Scarifying Depth, Maximum 12.5 in (317.5 mm)

Tandems

Height 19.8 in (502 mm)
Width 6.8 in (171.8 mm)
Sidewall Thickness – Inner 0.5 in (12.7 mm)
Sidewall Thickness – Outer 0.6 in (15.3 mm)
Drive Chain Pitch 1.8 in (45.8 mm)
Wheel Axle Spacing 59.5 in (1511.3 mm)
Tandem Oscillation – Front Up 15 degrees
Tandem Oscillation – Front Down 25 degrees
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