CAT 12M 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 25972 lb (11780.8 kg)
Penetration Force 18911 lb (8577.9 kg)
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised 39.2 in (995.7 mm)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 6
Net Power Gear 4-6 173 hp (129 kw)
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 (16.1 mm)

Engine Details

Net Power Gear 1-2 163 hp (121 kw)
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm
Net Power Gear 5-6 173 hp (129 kw)
Max Power 173 hp (129.1 kw)
Net Power Gears 7-8 173 hp (129 kw)
Displacement 403 cu in (6.7 L)
Bore 4.2 in (105 mm)
Stroke 5 in (125 mm)
Engine Model Cat C6.6 ACERT VHP
Derating Altitude 11500 ft in (3505.2 m)
Maximum Torque 690 lb ft (935.6 Nm)
Base Power (1st Gear) – Net 158 hp (117.9 kw)
Speed At Rated Power 2000 RPM
High – Ambient Capability 122 degrees
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum 1650 RPM
High Ambient – Fan Speed – Minimum 550 RPM
Vhp Plus Range – Net 118-144 kW (158-193 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 158 hp (117.9 kw)
Standard – Fan Speed – Maximum 1150 RPM
Standard – Fan Speed – Minimum 550 RPM
Standard – Ambient Capability 109 degrees
Vhp Range – Net 118 -129 kW (158-173 hp)

Frame

Drawbar – Yoke Bar Thickness 0.8 in (19.1 mm)

Operational Specs

Std Operation Weight – Front Axle 8836 lb (4008 kg)
Std Operation Weight – Rear Axle 23180 lb (10514 kg)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 16 gal (60 L)
Std Operation Weight – Total 32016 lb (14522 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Front Axle 15284 lb (6933 kg)
Max Operation Weight – Rear Axle 29406 lb (13338 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 – Base – Total 33064 lb (14997.6 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Total 44690 lb (20271.1 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle 23145 lb (10498.4 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle 9919 lb (4499.2 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Front Axle 15954 lb (7236.7 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle 48736 lb (22106.3 kg)

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure 450 psi
Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi

Moldboard

Moldboard Width 12 ft in (3668 mm)
Moldboard Height 24 in (609.6 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 26465 lb (12004 kg)
Blade Down Pressure 27066.2 lb (12277 kg)

Hydraulic System

Pump Type Variable piston
Pump Flow 51 gal/min (193 L/min)
Relief Valve Pressure 3500 psi (24100 kPa)
Circuit Type Electro-hydraulic closed center, load sensing,
Pump Output 51 gal/min

Moldboard

Blade Width 12 ft in (3.7 m)
Arc Radius 16.3 in (414.1 mm)
Throat Clearance 4.9 in (124 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)
Blade Pull – Maximum Gvw 25862 lb (11730.9 kg)
Blade Pull – Base Gvw 20830 lb (9448.4 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Base Gvw 17566 lb (7967.9 kg)
Blade Down Pressure – Maximum Gvw 28254 lb (12815.8 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 10.4 gal (39.4 L)
Engine Oil 4.1 gal (15.6 L)
Hydraulic System – Tank 16 gal (60.6 L)
Tandem Housing – Each 16.9 gal (64 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 13.2 gal (50 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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