This Caterpillar M312 is a wheeled excavator — also commonly known as a digger — a mobile, rubber-tyred machine used for digging, trenching, grading, and general earthmoving work. Unlike tracked excavators, wheeled excavators are well suited to road travel and applications where ground disturbance must be minimised. Caterpillar is one of the world's leading manufacturers of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment, supplying machines to civil construction, infrastructure, mining, and utility sectors globally.
This 1999 machine is offered used and is located in New Zealand. It has recorded 14,643 hours and carries an operating weight of 13.7 tonnes, placing it in the mid-range class for wheeled excavators. Notably, the machine has recently undergone a full engine and diesel pump rebuild, and receipts for this work are available on request — an important assurance for buyers evaluating the remaining service life and condition of the powertrain.
The excavator is fitted with auxiliary hydraulic piping, which allows it to run hydraulic attachments beyond the standard bucket. It comes with both a rock bucket and a cleaning bucket, giving the new owner immediate versatility across different digging and site-preparation tasks. A tow hitch plate is fitted, allowing towed implements or trailers to be connected. The machine also features a blade, useful for backfilling, levelling, and stabilising the machine during operation. Tyres are reported to be in reasonable condition.
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