115 Horsepower No.

12
MOTOR GRADER
Tandem drive

Standard No. 12 Motor Grader is equipped with

13:00-24 drive tires, 9:00-25 front tires, and 12 ft. blade.

Cab, hot water heater, windshield wiper and

defroster available at extra cost.

Mechanically operated scarifier, “V” type or

straight, available at extra cost.

Hydraulic steering booster and large front

tires available at extra cost.
 Cat No.12. . . Unequalled Strength

The main frame, circle and drawbar are the backbone of the No. 12.
They must be rigidly constructed, for all the shock, stress and
twist imposed on the machine is absorbed by this framework.
Their construction invites comparisons of strength and
rigidity with any other motor grader, regardless of size.

Cross-Section
of Framework

FRAME—the main frame of the No. 12 is CIRCLE—the special angle DRAWBAR—the double-
made from special channels designed to put used in the No. 12 circle gives section draw bar gives
strength where it is needed. Reinforcement is more tooth surface. The widely-spaced four point
then added to complete the exclusive triple-box circle is boxed for rigidity mounting to the circle and
section frame. It is also long enough to allow and machined for close fit to blade. The sections of the
blade clearance for all positions when machine the driving pinion. drawbar are boxed for
is equipped with large 14.00-24 front tires. added resistance to shock
and twist.
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Unequalled Control
with Fast, Reliable Mechanical Controls

Caterpillar mechanical power

controls give range and speed to
blade movements not found in
any other type of control. As
well as increasing versatility,
these controls help the operator
get the job done more quickly
and economically. Powered
directly from the engine for
positive action, Cat mechanical
controls are simple in design
and give dependable service
without day-to-day maintenance.

Precision-Built
Power Control Box
The No. 12 power control box offers several advantages over other
controls. The control clutches have four teeth which are angled to
engage easily, yet "kick out" fast when the levers are released.
Anti-creep brakes (detailed in the inset drawing) prevent blade,
scarifier and wheel lean creep caused by load and vibration. These
brakes consist of a two-piece clutch yoke on each control, with a
number of small coil springs pressing the two halves against the clutch
hub. This pressure acts as a brake on the clutch hub and thus on the
entire linkage. When a control is operated, the first part of its
movement relieves the pressure on one side, thus allowing the control
shaft to turn freely when its clutch is engaged. Caterpillar anti-creep
brakes do not require any adjustment.
A shear pin in the vertical drive shaft prevents damage to the control
mechanism in case of a heavy overload. This pin is readily accessible
and can be replaced easily from the cab.
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Under the Hood. . . Dependable Cat Diesel Engine
Powering the No. 12 is the 115 HP Caterpillar-built D318
Diesel Engine—a valve-in-head, 4 stroke cycle, 6 cylinder,
4½" bore and 5½" stroke engine. It's noted for its ability to
lug hard and give trouble-free operation. Many other
important features contribute to the day after day high
production experienced by No. 12 owners.

Positive In-Seat Starting Systems

Two types of starting systems are available, and both feature
in-cab, push-button starting. They are direct electric or
gasoline starting engine. The direct electric system, with
24-volt motor, utilizes an ether starting aid arrangement and Adjustment-Free Fuel System
glow plugs to preheat the precombustion chambers,
The No. 12's engine utilizes the efficient Cat fuel system
assuring faster starts. The gasoline engine with 6-volt
with identical component parts for every
cranking motor will crank the diesel as long as necessary.
cylinder—replaceable without adjustments. For example,
This system "preconditions" the diesel engine by warming
the capsule-type injection valves are individually replaceable
and lubricating it before starting.
without retiming or "balancing." This inexpensive valve
gives long service because of its comparatively large, single
orifice which resists formation of carbon deposits that
hamper efficiency of fuel injection.
Caterpillar Engines have the inherently designed ability to
burn a wide variety of fuels, including No.2 commercial
burner oil. The precombustion chambers vaporize the fuel
before it enters the cylinders. Such preconditioning allows
the engine to burn non-premium diesel fuels with
outstanding performance.
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Examples of Durability
The D318 Engine has special Aluminum Alloy Pistons—each
with a cast-in iron band (shown in color) grooved for the top
compression ring. This gives rigid support and a wear
resistant surface where ring and groove stress is greatest. For
controlled, efficient heat dissipation, the piston crown is
cooled by a stream of oil. Each of these extra features
extends engine life and performance.
Water-Jacketed Cylinder Liners have full-length cooling
without "hot spots." Every liner is "Hi-Electro" hardened to
provide a hard wear surface (shown in color) while the rest
of the liner retains its tough physical properties. All liners are
etched to leave a porous surface on the liner walls. This
retains lube oil, assures superior break-in. Thus, an "oil lap
fit" between liners and rings is achieved.

Final Test—for Rated Performance

Caterpillar Engines give rated performance long after the
warranty period expires. To assure such performance from
the very beginning, the quality of every engine is carefully
controlled. When assembled, it is given a final inspection in
the test cell. Here, the engine gets a complete break-in and
all final adjustments. The horsepower rating is verified by
full load dynamometer tests.

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Blade Positions—Quickly, Accurately
For High Production
Superior
Side Shift Rack
The "secret" in the superiority of blade
range of Cat Motor Graders lies in the
long radius, curved side shift rack. Not
only does this give the No. 12 a full
range of blade movement, but it makes
any position easy to obtain quickly. The
rack also allows the use of a low frame
which contributes to good stability and
visibility for greater production.

Extra Long Reach

Extreme Bank Cut
With simple adjustments to the telescoping
links and blade offset, this 90° angle with
the standard 12-foot blade is possible.

Maximum Side Reach

These same adjustments will also
produce a side reach of 7' 4" outside
the line of wheels.

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No.12 MOTOR GRADER

WEIGHT: AXEL, REAR:

DIMENSIONS:

TANDEM DRIVE HOUSINGS:

WHEELS, FRONT:

SPEEDS (at rated RPM)

WHEELS, REAR:
TRANSMISSION
CLUTCH, Oil
CONTROLS
LUBRICATION:
STEERING
ENGINE: DIESEL, FOUR STROKE CYCLE

BLADE ASSEMBLY:

BLADE RANGE:
CAPACITIES:

LIFTING MECHANISM: FUEL:

STARTING METHODS:
Gasoline starting engine

24-volt starting motor

CIRCLE: All starting controls

Large front tires and/or steering booster available

at extra cost

DRAWBAR:

FRAME:

OPERATOR’S PLATFORM:

AXEL, FRONT:

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No.12 MOTOR GRADER

Always a Good Investment

Cat Motor Graders have the features based on a background of
designing and manufacturing experience that began in 1931 to do the
job better . . . and longer . . . than any other machine. A competent,
wide-spread dealer organization is behind every piece of Cat
equipment, offering factory-trained, on-the-job service and genuine
Caterpillar parts. And there are no parts orphans in the Caterpillar
family. This policy has two outstanding effects regardless of age, parts
are always available to keep the machine producing for its owner.
Second, it adds much to the resale value of Cat equipment and means
an extremely low rate of actual depreciation. Caterpillar Motor Graders
are worth more while working on the job, and return more of their
original value when it comes time for resale.

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