The Caterpillar 12m3 grader (2017-2026) brings together below-average engine power at 178 hp (133 kW) and typical weight at 42,637 lb (19.3 t). The listed travel speed is 29 mph (46.6 km/h).
Specification profile
2017-2026
Weight: 42,637 lb (19.3 t)Engine power: 178 hp (133 kW)Travel speed: 29 mph (46.6 km/h)Maximum torque: 920 lb-ft (1,247 Nm)
42,637 lb (19.3 t)Weight
178 hp (133 kW)Engine power
29 mph (46.6 km/h)Travel speed
920 lb-ft (1,247 Nm)Maximum torque
8.23 ft (2.51 m)Transport width
9.84 ft (3 m)Mouldboard Width
10.9 ft (3.31 m)Transport height
29.2 ft (8.91 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
178 hp (133 kW)
Low 64.4 hp (48 kW)Typical 216 hp (161 kW)High 512 hp (382 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Average
42,637 lb (19.3 t)
Low 20,062 lb (9.1 t)Typical 41,689 lb (18.9 t)High 145,152 lb (65.8 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
29 mph (46.6 km/h)
Low 22.4 mph (36 km/h)Typical 26.6 mph (42.8 km/h)High 32 mph (51.5 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Above average
920 lb-ft (1,247 Nm)
Low 460 lb-ft (624 Nm)Typical 778 lb-ft (1,055 Nm)High 1,306 lb-ft (1,771 Nm)
Maximum torque is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Below average
8.23 ft (2.51 m)
Low 5.92 ft (1.8 m)Typical 9.05 ft (2.76 m)High 14.2 ft (4.32 m)
Transport width is below the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Low 10 ft (3.06 m)Typical 11.3 ft (3.43 m)High 13.5 ft (4.1 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Front BladeNO
Rear RipperNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 12m3 grader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power178 hp (133 kW)
Maximum torque920 lb-ft (1,247 Nm)
Travel speed29 mph (46.6 km/h)
Dimensions
Mouldboard Width9.84 ft (3 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport length29.2 ft (8.91 m)
Transport width8.23 ft (2.51 m)
Outside turning radius25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight42,637 lb (19.3 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke115 x 149 mm
Displacement2.38 US gal (9 L)
Emission levelU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU V
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9.3 Acert
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres14.0R24
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNo
Front BladeNo
Rear RipperNo


