Cat 12K ®
Motor Grader
The Cat ® 12K Motor Grader is the machine you can count on when you need to get work done. Cat motor graders help you make the
most of your investment by delivering maximum productivity and durability. The Cat C7 ACERT™ engine, direct-drive power shift
transmission and load sensing hydraulics work together ensuring you have the power and precision you need when you need it.
Performance
• Cat C7 ACER T engine meets U.S. EPA T ier 3 / EU S tage IIIA
equivalent or Tier 2 /Stage II equivalent emissions s tandards,
depending on emission standards of specific countr y.
• Power Shif t Countershaf t Transmission matched to engine,
maximizing power to the ground.
Efficiency
• Electronic Throt tle Control helps improve productivit y by optimizing
HP and torque to match the power demands of the application.
• Aggressive blade angles, optimized moldboard cur vature and large
throat clearance allows material to roll more freely along blade,
increasing ef ficiency.
• Hydraulic demand fan automatically adjusts speed according
to cooling requirements maximizing power to the ground and
improving fuel ef ficiency.
• Engine Idle Shutdown is available to shut down engine af ter a set
period of time, saving fuel and helping reduce emissions.
Ease of Operation
• Propor tional Priorit y Pressure-Compensating (PPPC) provides
load-sensing hydraulics with superior control, enhanced
per formance, and ef ficiency.
• Optional Autoshif t Transmission improves ease of operation and
maximizes productivit y by automatically shif ting the transmission
at optimal shif t points.
• Rocker and control switches are in easy reach.
• Proven conventional controls provide industr y-standard control
pat tern and feel for precise cut ting edge movement.
Serviceability
• Durable nylon composite wear inser ts maximize circle torque and
component life.
• Sacrificial brass moldboard slide rail wear s trips bet ween blade
mounting group and moldboard can be easily adjusted and replaced.
• Lef t-side, ground level ser vice area access speeds up maintenance
and ensures that routine ser vice is per formed on time.
Reliability
• U tilizing rigorous component design and machine validation
processes results in unmatched reliabilit y, durabilit y and high uptime.
• Components are designed and manufactured to Caterpillar qualit y
standards throughout all Caterpillar facilities.
Comfort
• Optional HVAC, defroster fan and sun shades keep you comfor table,
while conveniently placed power por ts keep additional communication
devices charged and ready.
Technology
• Optional Cat AccuGrade™ uses positioning and guidance technologies,
machine sensors, and automatic blade control to help get to grade
faster, easier, and more ef ficiently.
• Optional Cat Product Link™ aids your equipment management with
remote monitoring capabilities.
• AccuGrade At tachment Ready Option (A RO) can be ordered as
a factor y or dealer installed option making ins tallation of the
AccuGrade grade control system faster and easier.
Safety
• Brakes located at each tandem wheel of fer the largest total brake
sur face area in the industr y, delivering dependable stopping power.
• S tandard circle drive slip clutch protects the drawbar, circle
and moldboard from shock loads when the blade encounters an
immovable object .
• Ground level engine shutof f allows anyone nearby to shut the
machine down in case of an emergency.
• Built-in lock check valves
• Clear view to moldboard heel and tandem tires enhance
productivit y and safe operation.
• Blade Lif t Accumulators help absorb impact loads to the moldboard
by allowing ver tical blade travel.
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Engine Frame
Engine Model Cat C7 ACERT Circle – Outer Diameter 15 3 0 mm 6 0.2 in
Base Power – Net 10 8 kW 14 5 hp Front A xle
V HP Range – Net 10 8-12 3 kW 14 5-165 hp Wheel Lean, Lef t / Right 18°
Displacement 7.2 L 4 3 9 in3 Total Oscillation per Side 32°
Bore 10 5 mm 4 .1 in
S troke 127 mm 5 in Moldboard
Torque Rise 5 0% Blade Width 3.7 m 12 f t
Maximum Torque 8 81 N·m 65 0 lbf-f t Moldboard – Height 610 mm 24 .0 in
Speed @ Rated Power 2, 0 0 0 rpm Moldboard – Thickness 2 2 mm 0.9 in
Number of Cylinders 6 Arc Radius 413 mm 16.3 in
Derating Altitude 3048 m 10,0 00 f t Throat Clearance 120 mm 4.7 in
High A mbient – Fan Speed Cut ting Edge – W idth 152 mm 6.0 in
Maximum 1, 575 rpm Cut ting Edge – Thickness 16 mm 0.6 in
High A mbient Capabilit y 5 0° C 12 2° F End Bit – Width 152 mm 6.0 in
• Net power is tested per ISO 9 24 9, SAE J13 4 9, and EEC 8 0 /12 6 9 standards End Bit – Thickness 16 mm 0.6 in
in ef fect at the time of manufacture.
• Net power adver tised is the power available at rated speed of 2 ,0 0 0 rpm,
measured at the fly wheel when engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, Blade Range
muf fler and alternator. Circle Centershif t
• Maximum torque measured at 1, 0 0 0 rpm in gears 4 -8. Right 7 28 mm 28.7 in
Lef t 75 2 mm 2 9.6 in
Weights Moldboard Sideshif t
Gross Vehicle Weight , Base Right 6 6 3 mm 26.1 in
Total 14 2 70 kg 31, 4 6 0 lb Lef t 512 mm 20.2 in
Front A xle 3 8 2 0 kg 8, 42 2 lb Blade Tip Range
Rear A xle 10 4 5 0 kg 2 3,0 3 8 lb For ward 4 0°
Gross Vehicle Weight , Typically Equipped Backward 5°
Total 16 791 kg 3 7, 018 lb Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of T ires
Front A xle 4 4 9 7 kg 9,915 lb Right 18 0 9 mm 71.2 in
Rear A xle 12 2 9 4 kg 2 7,10 3 lb Lef t 18 5 9 mm 73.2 in
Operating Weight, Maximum Maximum L if t Above Ground 4 8 0 mm 18.9 in
Total 2 2 870 kg 5 0, 42 0 lb Maximum Depth of Cut 7 3 5 mm 2 8.9 in
Front A xle 8 0 05 kg 17, 6 4 9 lb
Rear A xle 14 8 6 5 kg 3 2 ,771 lb
• Base weight calculated on standard machine configuration with
14 .0 0-24 12PR (G-2) tires, SP Rims, full fuel tank , coolant , lubricants
and 9 0 kg (19 8 lb) operator.
• Typical operating weight calculated on s tandard machine configuration
with HVAC ROPS Cab, 14 .0 0-24 12PR (G-2) tires, MP rims, ripper,
push plate, transmission guard, full fuel tank , coolant, lubricants
and 9 0 kg (19 8 lb) operator.

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