The Cat® 12K Motor Grader is the machine you can count on when you need to get work done. Cat motor graders help you make the most of your investment by delivering maximum productivity and durability. The Cat C7 ACERT™ engine, direct-drive power shift transmission and load sensing hydraulics work together ensuring you have the power and precision you need when you need it.
12K Motor Grader
CAT Motor Graders 2017 New
Engine
| Base Power (1st Gear) - Net | 108.0 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT |
| Displacement | 7.2 l |
| Bore | 105.0 mm |
| Stroke | 127.0 mm |
| Maximum Torque | 881.0 N·m |
| Speed at Rated Power | 2000.0 r/min |
Frame
| Circle - Outer Diameter | 1530.0 mm |
| Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side | 32° |
| Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right | 18° |
Weights
| Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped | 16791.0 kg |
Engine
| Base Power (1st Gear) – Net | 108.0 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT |
| Displacement | 7.2 l |
| Bore | 105.0 mm |
| Stroke | 127.0 mm |
| High – Ambient Capability | 50.0 °C |
| Base Power – Net | 108.0 kW |
| Derating Altitude | 3048.0 m |
| High Ambient – Fan Speed – Maximum | 1575.0 r/min |
| Maximum Torque | 881.0 N·m |
| Note (1) | Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 standards in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (2) | Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. |
| Note (3) | Maximum torque measured at 1,000 rpm in gears 4-8. |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Speed at Rated Power | 2000.0 r/min |
| Torque Rise | 50% |
| VHP Range – Net | 108-123 kW (145-165 hp) |
Moldboard
| Blade Width | 3.7 m |
| Arc Radius | 413.0 mm |
| Throat Clearance | 120.0 mm |
| Cutting Edge Thickness | 16.0 mm |
| Cutting Edge Width | 152.0 mm |
| End Bit – Thickness | 16.0 mm |
| End Bit – Width | 152.0 mm |
| Moldboard – Height | 610.0 mm |
| Moldboard – Thickness | 22.0 mm |
Blade Range
| Blade Tip Range – Backward | 5° |
| Blade Tip Range – Forward | 40° |
| Circle Centershift – Left | 752.0 mm |
| Circle Centershift – Right | 728.0 mm |
| Maximum Depth of Cut | 735.0 mm |
| Maximum Lift Above Ground | 480.0 mm |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Left | 1859.0 mm |
| Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires – Right | 1809.0 mm |
| Moldboard Sideshift – Left | 512.0 mm |
| Moldboard Sideshift – Right | 663.0 mm |
Frame
| Circle – Outer Diameter | 1530.0 mm |
| Front Axle – Total Oscillation per Side | 32° |
| Front Axle – Wheel Lean – Left/Right | 18° |
Weights
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped | 16791.0 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Front Axle | 3820.0 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Rear Axle | 10450.0 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Base – Total | 14270.0 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Front Axle | 4497.0 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Rear Axle | 12294.0 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight – Typically Equipped – Total | 16791.0 kg |
| Operating Weight – Maximum – Front Axle | 8005.0 kg |
| Operating Weight – Maximum – Rear Axle | 14865.0 kg |
| Operating Weight – Maximum – Total | 22870.0 kg |
| Note (1) | Base weight calculated on standard machine configuration with 14.00-24 12PR (G-2) tires, SP Rims, full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants and 90 kg (198 lb) operator. |
| Note (2) | Typical operating weight calculated on standard machine configuration with HVAC ROPS Cab, 14.00-24 12PR (G-2) tires, MP rims, ripper, push plate, transmission guard, full fuel tank, coolant, lubricants and 90 kg (198 lb) operator. |