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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 12H ES

The Caterpillar 12H ES is a motor grader; its 3306 DIT engine is rated at 140 hp.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Motor Grader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Std Operation Weight - Total31411.5 lb14248 kg
03Selected published values31
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 28.12 ft / 8570 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 8.01 ft / 2440 mm
  • Wheelbase: 19.99 ft / 6090 mm
  • Blade Base: 8.44 ft / 2570 mm
Typical use

Motor graders are commonly used to shape, level and maintain roads, pads and drainage surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 12H ES include published moldboard width of 12.1 ft / 3660 mm, published maximum power of 140 hp / 104.4 kw, published operating weight of 31411.5 lb / 14248 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (28.12 ft / 8570 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (8.01 ft / 2440 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (19.99 ft / 6090 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 12H: 23 of 31 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 12HCaterpillar 12H ES
DimensionsOverall Length28.12 ft / 8571 mm28.12 ft / 8570 mm
DimensionsWidth Over Tires8 ft / 2440 mm8.01 ft / 2440 mm
DimensionsWheelbase19.97 ft / 6086 mm19.99 ft / 6090 mm
DimensionsBlade Base8.44 ft / 2575 mm8.44 ft / 2570 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Isomount Cab10.17 ft / 3107 mm10.21 ft / 3110 mm
EngineEngine ModelC-9 ETA VHP / C-9 ETA VHP3306 DIT / 3306 DIT
EngineMax Power165 hp / 123.1 kw140 hp / 104.4 kw
EngineNet Power Gears 7-8165 hp / 123 kw140 hp / 104.4 kw
EngineDisplacement537 cu in / 8.8 L637.7 cu in / 10.5 L
OperationalHydraulic System Fluid Capacity19.5 gal / 74 L18 gal / 68 L
OperationalStd Operation Weight - Total31320 lb / 14200 kg31411.5 lb / 14248 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity100 gal / 378 L75.1 gal / 284 L
OperationalTire Size14.00-24 12PR / 14.00-24 12PR12-24 10PR (G-2) / 12-24 10PR (G-2)
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage75 amps / 75 amps50 amps / 50 amps
SteeringArticulation Angle50 degrees / 50 degrees20 degrees / 20 degrees
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward27.4 mph / 44 km/h24.7 mph / 39.7 km/h
TransmissionMax Speed - Reverse21.6 mph / 34.7 km/h19.5 mph / 31.3 km/h
MoldboardMoldboard Width12 ft / 3658 mm12.1 ft / 3660 mm
MoldboardMoldboard Height24 in / 610 mm24.1 in / 610 mm
Hydraulic SystemPump Typevariable piston / variable pistonAxial Piston / Axial Piston
Hydraulic SystemPump Flow51.9 gal/min / 196 L/min54.5 gal/min / 206 L/min
Hydraulic SystemRelief Valve Pressure3500 psi / 24150 kPa3500 psi / 24131.7 kPa
CircleMax Lift Above Ground18.9 in / 480 mm18 in / 457 mm

Not published for this option: Rear Ground Clearance, Tandem Axle Wheelbase, Front Ground Clearance, Number Of Cylinders, Net Power Gear 4-6, Net Power Gear 1-2, Power Measured @, Net Power Gear 5-6, Std Operation Weight - Front Axle, Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle, Max Operation Weight - Front Axle, Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle, Max Operation Weight - Total, Oil System Fluid Capacity, Cooling System Fluid Capacity, Rear Diff/Final Drive Fluid Capacity, Circle Gearbox Fluid Capacity, Tandem Case Fluid Capacity (Each), Transmission Type, Ground Clearance, Max Depth Of Cut, Side Shift Left, Side Shift Right, Blade Pull At Max Weight, Blade Down Pressure, Diameter, Rotation, Shift Left, Shift Right, Max Reach Outside Tires - Left, Max Reach Outside Tires - Right, Blade Tip Angle - Front, Blade Tip Angle - Rear

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