The Caterpillar it 12 B Wheel Loader (1990-2026) is characterised by low weight at 17,593 lb (7.98 t) and low minimum bucket capacity at 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1990-2026
Weight: 17,593 lb (7.98 t)Maximum bucket capacity: 4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Lifting Force: 13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)
17,593 lb (7.98 t)Weight
4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)Lifting Force
22.4 mph (36 km/h)Travel speed
7.94 ft (2.42 m)Transport width
7.94 ft (2.42 m)Bucket width
9.74 ft (2.97 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
Low
17,593 lb (7.98 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Below average
4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Low
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Low
13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
22.4 mph (36 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Below average
7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is below 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.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | it 12 B |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1990-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)
Travel speed22.4 mph (36 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Maximum discharge height8.53 ft (2.6 m)
Transport height9.74 ft (2.97 m)
Transport length21.2 ft (6.46 m)
Transport width7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Outside turning radius15.7 ft (4.8 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity4.45 yd³ (3.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight17,593 lb (7.98 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesIT
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