Caterpillar 12k grader Specs (2017-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 12k grader (2017-2026) are below-average engine power at 165 hp (123 kW) and below-average weight at 37,016 lb (16.8 t). Its published travel speed is 29 mph (46.6 km/h).
Specification profile

2017-2026

Weight: 37,016 lb (16.8 t)Engine power: 165 hp (123 kW)Travel speed: 29 mph (46.6 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 1,000 rpm
37,016 lb (16.8 t)Weight
165 hp (123 kW)Engine power
29 mph (46.6 km/h)Travel speed
1,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
650 lb-ft (881 Nm)Maximum torque
8.14 ft (2.48 m)Transport width
12.1 ft (3.7 m)Mouldboard Width
11 ft (3.35 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

165 hp (123 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

Below average

37,016 lb (16.8 t)
Low 20,062 lb (9.1 t)Typical 41,689 lb (18.9 t)High 145,152 lb (65.8 t)

Weight is below 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

Below average

650 lb-ft (881 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 below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

8.14 ft (2.48 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

11 ft (3.35 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.

Transport length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.35 m)
Transport width8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Front BladeNO
Rear RipperNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 12k grader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power165 hp (123 kW)
Maximum torque650 lb-ft (881 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,000 rpm
Travel speed29 mph (46.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Mouldboard Width12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Transport height11 ft (3.35 m)
Transport length27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Transport width8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Outside turning radius24.6 ft (7.5 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight37,016 lb (16.8 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.9 US gal (7.2 L)
Emission levelU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU IIIA or Tier 2 / EU II
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7 Acert
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres14.00-24 12PR (G-2)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Bilateral Levelling AutomaticNo
Front BladeNo
Rear RipperNo