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Ship a Caterpillar 120M motor grader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 120M measures 32 ft 6 in long, 8 ft 3 in wide and 10 ft 11 in high at 37,204 lbs (9.91 m × 2.51 m × 3.33 m, 16,875 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

How this motor grader ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts likely one escort
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

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Machine dimensions

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L 32 ft 6 in · 9.91 mW 8 ft 3 in · 2.51 mH 10 ft 11 in · 3.33 mAtt. 12 ft 0 inWt 37,204 lbs · 16,875 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-10-31). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 12 ft 0 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (likely one escort), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup. Removing the attachment lets the base machine ride legal.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 120M need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 10 ft 11 in tall the machine sits at 12 ft 5 in on an RGN deck and 15 ft 11 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 120M need oversize permits?

Yes. 12 ft 0 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts likely one escort, and files them for the carrier. Removing the attachment lets the base machine ride legal.

Can a Caterpillar 120M be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 120M for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 120M?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Ripper

Pry-Out Force: 26303 lb
Ripping Depth - Maximum: 17 in
Ripper Shank Holders: 5
Penetration Force: 17705 lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised: 39.2 in
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing: 21 in

Engine

Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Make: 2236
Engine Model: C6.6 ACERT VHP
Power Measured @: 2000 rpm
Max Power: 138 hp
Net Power Gears 7-8: 138 hp
Displacement: 403 cu in
Bore: 4.2 in

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Height: 0.9 ft in
Front Frame Structure - Width: 0.9 ft in
Front Frame Structure - Thickness: 0.1 ft in
Circle - Diameter: 60.2 in
Drawbar - Height: 6 in
Front Axle - Height To Center: 22.5 in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness: 1.4 in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side: 32 degrees

Operational

Std Operation Weight - Front Axle: 8233 lb
Std Operation Weight - Rear Axle: 22836 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 15.9 gal
Std Operation Weight - Total: 31069 lb
Max Operation Weight - Front Axle: 16312 lb
Max Operation Weight - Rear Axle: 28378 lb
Max Operation Weight - Total: 44690 lb
Fuel Capacity: 90 gal

Power Train

Brakes - Parking: Multiple oil disc
Brakes - Service: Multiple oil-disc
Transmission: Direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Forward/Reverse Gears: 8 Fwd / 6 Rev
Brakes - Secondary: Dual circuit control system
Brakes - Service - Surface Area: 3565 in2

Steering

Articulation Angle: 20 degrees
Turning Radius: 24.5 ft in

Transmission

Transmission Type: direct drive, power shift, countershaft
Number Of Gears - Forward: 8
Number Of Gears - Reverse: 6
Max Speed - Forward: 27.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse: 23.5 mph

Front Axle

Wheel Lean: 18 degrees
Oscillation - Total: 32 degrees
Ground Clearance: 1.9 ft in

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.