2018 - Caterpillar 12M3 AWD Motor Grader

About this machine

This 2018 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or a blade — offered from Colorado, USA, at $215,000. Motor graders are heavy construction machines designed to fine-grade and level material, shape roadbeds, maintain unpaved surfaces, and spread gravel or soil to precise tolerances. Caterpillar is one of the world's most widely recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and mining equipment, producing machinery used across earthmoving, infrastructure, quarrying, and road-building industries globally.

Power comes from a Cat C9.3 VHP engine rated at 252 horsepower and certified to Tier 4 emissions standards. The machine is equipped with an 8-forward, 6-reverse powershift transmission, and the all-wheel-drive configuration — supported by auto lock/unlock differentials — gives it enhanced traction on loose, wet, or challenging surface conditions. A 150-amp alternator and a 24-volt, 150-amp electrical system underpin the machine's electrical demands, and an extra-heavy-duty battery is fitted. A heavy-duty electric starter and an ether starting aid are included, and the Cold Weather Plus Package along with a 120-volt engine coolant heater and the SY-KLONE precleaner further prepare the machine for demanding environmental conditions.

The grading attachment centres on a 14-foot by 27-inch by 1-inch moldboard, paired with standard end bits with overlay and a curved cutting edge measuring 8 inches by ¾ inch. Ripper mounting is fitted, and the machine includes a ripper/scarifier, making it capable of breaking up compacted material ahead of regrading. Auto articulation with demo control is specified, and an articulation guard is in place. The transmission is also protected by a dedicated guard. Oil disc brakes are fitted alongside a travel alarm, and the hydraulic system runs on 10W hydraulic oil.

The low-profile cab is equipped with an air-suspension cloth seat, seat belt, outside heated 24-volt mirrors, front and rear wiper/washer systems, and both sun shade and headliner. Visibility and working illumination are comprehensively addressed: halogen high-beam front headlights, fold-down arm lights, halogen roading lights, heel work lights (3×3), midframe toe work lights, a plus halogen working lights package, and a work lighting switch are all listed. A safety beacon, dome light, and SMV sign are included for road travel and site safety. A rear window defroster fan, floor mat, grab irons, and tool box are also noted. The cab features a Cat Messenger instrument panel, a 12-volt AM/FM weather band radio with Bluetooth, a 12-volt power port, a CB communication converter, and an online owner's manual. A grade control cab harness is installed, though no grade control system itself is specified beyond the harness. Standard glass is fitted throughout.

Additional equipment includes transport tie-down loops, auxiliary lighting, a camera, a standard fuel tank, power steering, a gravity engine oil drain, a throttle lock, circle clutch, transmission oil and fan brake bypass, and a standard cooling fan. Decals and the operating language are U.S. English. The machine is sold as-is/as-received with an equipment certification code of NCR, and the recorded hours stand at 6,951 as of 5 November 2024.

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