This 2018 Caterpillar 12M3 AWD is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or blade — a heavy construction machine used primarily for fine grading, levelling, and shaping road surfaces, building pads, and other large areas of earth or aggregate. Caterpillar is one of the world's most recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, serving industries that include road construction, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
This machine is equipped with all-wheel drive, making it well suited to demanding or low-traction working conditions, and it comes configured with a substantial range of factory-fitted options and attachments. The moldboard measures 14 feet in length, and the blade is specified at 14 inches by 27 inches by 1 inch, fitted with overlay end bits. Blade tilt is also noted at the same 14-foot by 27-inch by 1-inch specification, and the machine features a stable blade function for improved grading consistency. A front lift group with a warning light and a towing hitch are included, and the unit is set up with snow wing frame-ready mounting, reflecting its suitability for winter road maintenance work.
The drivetrain includes a converter group and full auto articulation control, along with an articulation guard. The machine runs through an auto-shift transmission and features a differential lock, throttle lock, and a circle clutch. Ripper lines are fitted with additional ripper line provision, and the standard hydraulic lines are supplied without accumulator.
Cold-weather operation has been comprehensively addressed. The Cold Weather Plus Package for AWD machines is fitted, which includes a 120-volt engine coolant heater, an extreme-duty electric starter, an ether aid, and coolant mixed to a 50/50 ratio rated to -35°C (-31°F). A gravity engine oil drain is also included. Rear window defroster fan, front AWD fenders, and front halogen headlights with high-beam capability round out the cold-weather and visibility provisions. Working lights are the halogen plus specification, service lights are internal, and the arm lights are of the fold-down type. Outside heated mirrors running on 24 volts are fitted, and auxiliary lighting is present.
The cab is equipped with a Grade Control X Slope system for automated grade management, and a camera is included for rear visibility. The operator seat is an air ride heated seat, and a seat belt with indicator is fitted. The radio is an AM/FM unit. Air filtration is handled by a Sy-Klone precleaner. The fuel tank is the standard configuration, and the machine carries English (U.S.) decals with an online owner's manual. The equipment certification code is listed as NCR, and the global arrangement is noted as low ambient. At the time of listing, this motor grader is priced at $184,900 and located in Nebraska, USA.
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