Caterpillar 212b wheel excavator Specs (1991-1996)

The Caterpillar 212b wheel excavator (1991-1996) stands out for below-average engine power at 111 hp (83 kW), while below-average weight comes in at 31,306 lb (14.2 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³).
Specification profile

1991-1996

Weight: 31,306 lb (14.2 t)Engine power: 111 hp (83 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Transport width: 8.1 ft (2.47 m)
31,306 lb (14.2 t)Weight
111 hp (83 kW)Engine power
0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Bucket capacity
8.1 ft (2.47 m)Transport width
10.2 ft (3.12 m)Transport height
27.2 ft (8.29 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
NoBlade
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

111 hp (83 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Below average

31,306 lb (14.2 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Average

27.2 ft (8.29 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.54 m)Typical 27.4 ft (8.35 m)High 39.9 ft (12.2 m)

Transport length is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.2 ft (8.29 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningNO
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 212b wheel excavator
Model year / production 1991-1996
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power111 hp (83 kW)

Dimensions

Transport height10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Transport length27.2 ft (8.29 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)
Weight31,306 lb (14.2 t)
Overload AlertNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3114 DIT

Setup & fitment

Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.00-20

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
Cabin AdjustmentNo