Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator (1986-2021) are low engine power at 93.9 hp (70 kW) and below-average weight at 32,981 lb (15 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³).
Specification profile
1986-2021
Weight: 32,981 lb (15 t)Engine power: 93.9 hp (70 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)
32,981 lb (15 t)Weight
93.9 hp (70 kW)Engine power
1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
8.17 ft (2.49 m)Transport width
4.63 ft (1.41 m)Bucket width
13.1 ft (3.99 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
93.9 hp (70 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Below average
32,981 lb (15 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
Below average
1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Low 0.37 yd³ (0.28 m³)Typical 1.28 yd³ (0.98 m³)High 2.42 yd³ (1.85 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Low
0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)
Low 0.14 yd³ (0.11 m³)Typical 0.55 yd³ (0.42 m³)High 1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.17 ft (2.49 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningNO
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 212 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 1986-2021 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power93.9 hp (70 kW)
Tear-out Force20,975 lbf (93.3 kN)
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width4.63 ft (1.41 m)
Dredging Depth22.6 ft (6.9 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Transport height13.1 ft (3.99 m)
Transport length26.2 ft (8 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Outside turning radius40.7 ft (12.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity1.12 yd³ (0.86 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.33 yd³ (0.25 m³)
Weight32,981 lb (15 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke98.4×127 mm
Displacement1.02 US gal (3.86 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine typeT4.236
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres9.00-20/10.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
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