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Motor Graders

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.

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Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 108 kW
Engine Model Cat C7
Displacement 7.2 l
Bore 105 mm

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Power, Efficiency, Comfort and Technology

FEATURES & BENEFITS

MAXIMIZE PERFORMANCE

Cat C7 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent or Tier 2/Stage II equivalent emissions standards, depending on emission standards of specific country.Power... Read more

MOVE MORE, BURN LESS

Electronic Throttle Control helps improve productivity by optimizing HP and torque to match the power demands of the application.Aggressive blade angles, optimized moldbo... Read more

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

Proportional Priority Pressure-Compensating (PPPC) provides load-sensing hydraulics with superior control, enhanced performance, and efficiency.Optional AutoShift Transmi... Read more

SAVE MAINTENANCE TIME

Durable nylon composite wear inserts maximize circle torque and component life.Sacrificial brass moldboard slide rail wear strips between blade mounting group and moldboa... Read more

LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY

Utilizing rigorous component design and machine validation processes results in unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime.Components are designed and manufactured... Read more

PRODUCTIVITY WITH TECHNOLOGY

Optional Cat AccuGrade™ uses positioning and guidance technologies, machine sensors, and automatic blade control to help get to grade faster, easier, and more efficiently... Read more

SAFELY HOME EVERY DAY

Brakes located at each tandem wheel offer the largest total brake surface area in the industry, delivering dependable stopping power.Standard circle drive slip clutch pro... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 12K

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Engine
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 108 kW
Engine Model Cat C7
Displacement 7.2 l
Bore 105 mm
Stroke 127 mm
High - Ambient Capability 50 °C
Torque Rise 50%
Maximum Torque 881 N·m
Derating Altitude 3048 m
Number of Cylinders 6
Note (2) Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Note (1) Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (3) Maximum torque measured at 1,000 rpm in gears 4-8.
VHP Range - Net 108-123 kW (145-165 hp)
Moldboard
Blade Width 3.7 m
Arc Radius 413 mm
Throat Clearance 120 mm
Moldboard - Thickness 22 mm
Cutting Edge Width 152 mm
End Bit - Thickness 16 mm
Cutting Edge Thickness 16 mm
Moldboard - Height 610 mm
End Bit - Width 152 mm
Blade Range
Moldboard Sideshift - Left 512 mm
Circle Centershift - Right 728 mm
Moldboard Sideshift - Right 663 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left 1859 mm
Maximum Lift Above Ground 480 mm
Circle Centershift - Left 752 mm
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right 1809 mm
Maximum Depth of Cut 735 mm
Blade Tip Range - Backward
Blade Tip Range - Forward 40°
Frame
Circle - Outer Diameter 1530 mm
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right 18°
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 32°
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped 16791 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle 3820 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle 4497 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle 10450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total 16791 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total 14270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle 12294 kg

SELECT MODELS TO COMPARE

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160 / 160 AWD

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 159 kW
Engine Model Cat® C9
Base Power (1st Gear, AWD Off) - Net 159 kW
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric 159 kW
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18

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 227 kW
Engine Model Cat® C13
Bore 130 mm
Stroke 157 mm
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120

Net Power Range (Tier 3) 123 kW
Engine Model Cat 7.1
Engine RPM 2,000
Emissions China Nonroad Stage III emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA, and meets India CEV Stage V emission standards
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14

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 178 kW
Engine Model TCD3.6 L4
Bore 98 mm
Stroke 157 mm
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14

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 178 kW
Engine Model Cat C13
Bore 130 mm
Stroke 157 mm
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16 GC

Engine Model Cat® C13
Emissions Equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Displacement 12.5 l
Bore 130 mm
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16

Engine Model Cat® C13
Bore 130 mm
Stroke 157 mm
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
Motor Graders

160K

Base Power (1st Gear) - Net 139 kW
Engine Model Cat® C7
Displacement 7.2 l
Bore 105 mm
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