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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 212

The Caterpillar 212 is a 12.8 t-class mobile excavator with a 94 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Mobile Excavator category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight28290 lb12832.2 kg
03Selected published values64
Published highlights
  • Shipping Length Of Unit: 26.12 ft / 7960 mm
  • Shipping Height Of Unit: 10.33 ft / 3148 mm
  • Max Cutting Height: 23.12 ft / 7045 mm
  • Max Loading Height: 16.15 ft / 4920 mm
Typical use

Mobile excavators are commonly used for digging and material handling where wheeled travel between work areas is useful. Published rows for Caterpillar 212 include a published maximum digging depth of 15.7 ft / 4785 mm, published operating weight of 28290 lb / 12832.2 kg, published engine power of 94 hp / 70.1 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (26.12 ft / 7960 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (10.33 ft / 3148 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (23.12 ft / 7045 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1

Shipping Length Of Unit26.12 ft7960 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.33 ft3148 mm
Max Cutting Height23.12 ft7045 mm
Max Loading Height16.15 ft4920 mm
Max Reach Along Ground25.25 ft7695 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth8.99 ft2740 mm
Max Digging Depth15.7 ft4785 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1One-Piece Boom/Stick 5'3" (1600mm)One-Piece Boom/Stick 5'3" (1600mm)
02

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2

Shipping Length Of Unit26.25 ft8000 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit10.33 ft3148 mm
Max Cutting Height23.74 ft7235 mm
Max Loading Height16.77 ft5110 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.37 ft8340 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth11.11 ft3385 mm
Max Digging Depth17.98 ft5480 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 2One-Piece Boom/Stick 7'6.5" (2300mm)One-Piece Boom/Stick 7'6.5" (2300mm)
03

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3

Shipping Height Of Unit10.33 ft3148 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit26.19 ft7980 mm
Max Cutting Height23.15 ft7055 mm
Max Loading Height16.44 ft5010 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.56 ft8705 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth11.32 ft3450 mm
Max Digging Depth19.59 ft5970 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 3One-Piece Boom/Stick 9'2" (2800mm)One-Piece Boom/Stick 9'2" (2800mm)
04

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4

Shipping Height Of Unit10.33 ft3148 mm
Shipping Length Of Unit26.12 ft7960 mm
Max Cutting Height23.12 ft7045 mm
Max Loading Height16.15 ft4920 mm
Max Reach Along Ground25.25 ft7695 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth8.99 ft2740 mm
Max Digging Depth15.7 ft4785 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 4Two-Piece Boom/Stick 5'3" (1600mm)Two-Piece Boom/Stick 5'3" (1600mm)
05

Dimensions

Wheelbase8.21 ft2500 mm
Tail Swing Radius6.89 ft2100 mm
Overall Width8.17 ft2490 mm
Ground Clearance1.2 ft365 mm
Overall Width - Outriggers Down11.98 ft3650 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.33 ft3148 mm
Upper Structure Clearance4.09 ft1245 mm
06

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make23512351
Engine ModelT4.236T4.236
Net Power94 hp70.1 kw
Power Measured @2150 rpm2150 rpm
Displacement235.6 cu in3.9 L
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
07

Operational

Operating Weight28290 lb12832.2 kg
Fuel Capacity64.8 gal245 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.5 gal9.4 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity2.6 gal9.5 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity4 gal15 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity87.2 gal330 L
Operational Voltage24 V24 V
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4351.2 psi30000 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity57.1 gal/min216 L/min
Oscillating Axle Angle19 degrees19 degrees
Max Steering Angle35 degrees35 degrees
Tire SizeDual 10.00-20Dual 10.00-20
08

Transmission

Transmission TypeFully hydrostatic, variable displacement piston motorFully hydrostatic, variable displacement piston motor
Max Travel Speed12.4 mph20 km/h
09

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity0.8 yd30.6 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.4 yd30.3 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
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