This Caterpillar 12M3 is a used motor grader — sometimes referred to as a road grader or grading machine — a heavy construction machine designed to create flat, precisely graded surfaces for road building, site preparation, and maintenance of unpaved surfaces. Caterpillar is one of the world's most widely recognised manufacturers of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, serving industries including road construction, mining, and civil engineering. This example was built in 2017 and is currently located in Nebraska, USA, offered at $165,000.
The machine is configured with a 14-foot blade measuring 14 inches by 27 inches by 1 inch, fitted with overlay end bits, and the blade tilt matches those same dimensions. It is arranged specifically for snow work, with a snow wing frame-ready mount, making it well suited to road maintenance and snow-clearing operations. An auto articulation control system is fitted, along with a circle clutch and stable blade feature for improved grading precision. A front lift group with a warning light is included, as is a towing hitch and a differential lock.
The machine comes with a cold weather plus package, which encompasses a number of features suited to low-ambient and winter operating conditions. These include a 120-volt engine coolant heater, an extreme-duty electric starter, an ether starting aid, a gravity engine oil drain, a rear window defroster fan, and 50/50 coolant rated to -35°C (-31°F). Outside heated mirrors operating on 24 volts are also fitted. The hydraulic lines are configured as standard without an accumulator.
The operator environment includes an air ride seat with a heated seat option, a seat belt with indicator, and an AM/FM radio. Lighting provision is comprehensive, with high-output front headlights, working lights plus, and internal service lights. A camera is fitted to the machine, and auxiliary lighting is also included. A SY-KLONE precleaner is installed on the intake, and the converter group and automatic shift transmission are noted. Front fenders are present, as is a front hitch and lift arrangement. The machine ships with an online owner's manual, and all decals and documentation are in English (U.S.).
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