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Ship a Caterpillar 12M3 motor grader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 12M3 measures 25 ft 8 in long, 7 ft 9 in wide and 10 ft 0 in high at 42,647 lbs (7.82 m × 2.36 m × 3.05 m, 19,344 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: Step deck · 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: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

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Machine dimensions

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L 25 ft 8 in · 7.82 mW 7 ft 9 in · 2.36 mH 10 ft 0 in · 3.05 mAtt. 14 ft 0 inWt 42,647 lbs · 19,344 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 14 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 12M3 need?

Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 10 ft 0 in tall the machine sits at 11 ft 6 in on an RGN deck and 15 ft 0 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 12M3 need oversize permits?

Yes. 14 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 12M3 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 12M3 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 12M3?

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: 27794 lb
Ripping Depth - Maximum: 16.8 in
Ripper Shank Holders: 5
Penetration Force: 20812 lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised: 40.6 in
Ripper Shank Holder Spacing: 21 in

Engine

Number Of Cylinders: 6
Torque Rise: 38 %
Displacement: 567.5 cu in
Bore: 4.5 in
Stroke: 5.9 in
Emissions: U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Engine Model: Cat C9.3 ACERT
Derating Altitude: 10000 ft in

Frame

Front Frame Structure - Height: 12.6 ft in
Front Frame Structure - Width: 12 ft in
Circle - Diameter: 60.2 in
Drawbar - Height: 6 in
Front Axle - Height To Center: 23.5 in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness: 1.6 in
Front Axle - Total Oscillation Per Side: 32 degrees
Drawbar - Thickness: 0.5 in

Power Train

Brakes - Parking: Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service: Multiple Oil Disc
Transmission: APECS, Direct Drive, Powershift
Forward/Reverse Gears: 8 Forward/6 Reverse
Brakes - Secondary: Dual Circuit
Brakes - Service - Surface Area: 3565 in2

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped: 42647 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total: 37420 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total: 55144 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Total: 42647 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle: 28077 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle: 12055 lb
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle: 30592 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle: 9343 lb

Hydraulic System

Standby Pressure: 885 psi
Maximum System Pressure: 3500 psi
Pump Type: Variable Piston
Circuit Type: Parallel
Pump Output: 55.7 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity: 16.9 gal

Moldboard

Blade Width: 12 ft in
Arc Radius: 16.3 in
Throat Clearance: 6.5 in
Cutting Edge Width: 6 in
Cutting Edge Thickness: 0.6 in
End Bit - Width: 6 in
End Bit - Thickness: 0.6 in
Moldboard - Height: 24 in

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward: 29 mph
Top Speed - Reverse: 23 mph
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires: 25.6 ft in
Steering Range - Left/Right: 50 degrees
Articulation Angle - Left/Right: 20 degrees
Forward - 8th: 29 mph
Forward - 7th: 19.9 mph
Forward - 6th: 14.5 mph

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Ⓐ Length?The longest point of the machine from front to back, including anything that sticks out (forks, blade, counterweight).

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Ⓑ Width?The widest point of the machine BODY, left to right. Don't count the attachment here, that goes in Ⓓ.

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Ⓓ Attachment width?Width of the bucket, blade, or boom if it's wider than the machine body.

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Ⓔ Angled width?If the blade or attachment can be turned/angled for transport, enter its width when angled. We price on this narrower width.

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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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.