Caterpillar 12m3 grader Specs (2017-2026)

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.

Transport length29.2 ft (8.91 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport width8.23 ft (2.51 m)
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