120M2 AWD Motor Grader

120M2 AWD Motor Grader

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The M Series 2 continues the legacy of quality already established by Cat Motor Graders. The extensive validation program, combined with improvements to the manufacturing process, allows Caterpillar to further enhance our quality. The end result of this development process is a motor grader line with breakthrough technologies, tested in the field and built around real applications and real customer needs. M Series 2 Motor Graders meet Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB equivalent emission standards.

Engine

Base Power (1st gear) - Net
145.0 hp
Engine Model
Cat® C7.1 ACERT™
Bore
4.13 in
Stroke
5.31 in
Speed @ Rated Power
2,100 rpm
AWD Range - Net
114-156 kW (153-209 hp)
AWD Range - Net (metric)
114-156 kW (155-212 hp)
Base Power (1st gear) - Net (metric)
147.0 hp
Base Power (all gears) - Net
145.0 hp
Emissions
Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB equivalent
Hi Ambient - Fan Speed - Standard
1,000 rpm
Maximum Torque
693.0 lbf-ft
Standard Capability
109.0 ° F
Torque Rise
45%
VHP Plus Range - Net
108-141 kW (145-189 hp)
VHP Plus Range - Net (metric)
108-141 kW (147-192 hp)
VHP Plus - gear 1F, Net
145.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 2F, Net
153.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 3F, Net
161.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 4F, Net
169.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 5F, Net
174.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 6F, Net
179.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 7F, Net
184.0 hp
VHP Plus - gear 8F, Net
189.0 hp
Displacement
428.0 in3
Number of Cylinders
6
Derating Altitude
10000.0 ft
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum
1,350 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum
500 rpm
High Ambient Capability
122.0 ° F

Power Train

Forward/Reverse Gears
8 Forward/6 Reverse
Transmission
Direct Drive, Powershift
Brakes - Service
Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Service, Surface Area
3565.0 in2
Brakes - Parking
Multiple Oil Disc
Brakes - Secondary
Dual Circuit

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type
Parallel
Pump Type
Variable Piston
Pump Output
55.7 gal/min
Maximum System Pressure
3500.0 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity
15.85 gal
Standby Pressure
609.0 psi

Operating Specifications

Top Speed - Forward
28.4 mph
Top Speed - Reverse
22.4 mph
Turning Radius, Outside Front Tires
24.3 ft
Steering Range - Left/Right
47.5°
Articulation Angle - Left/Right
20°
Forward - 1st
2.5 mph
Forward - 2nd
3.4 mph
Forward - 3rd
4.9 mph
Forward - 4th
6.7 mph
Forward - 5th
10.4 mph
Forward - 6th
14.2 mph
Forward - 7th
19.5 mph
Forward - 8th
28.4 mph
Reverse - 1st
1.9 mph
Reverse - 2nd
3.9 mph
Reverse - 3rd
5.3 mph
Reverse - 4th
8.2 mph
Reverse - 5th
15.4 mph
Reverse - 6th
22.4 mph

Service Refill

Fuel Capacity
100.0 gal
Cooling System
12.9 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank
16.9 gal
Engine Oil
7.9 gal
Transmission/Differential/Final Drives
16.5 gal
Tandem Housing (each)
15.6 gal
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing
0.13 gal
Circle Drive Housing
1.8 gal

Frame

Drawbar - Width
3.0 in
Circle - Diameter
60.2 in
Circle - Blade Beam Thickness
1.4 in
Drawbar - Height
6.0 in
Front Frame Structure - Height
11.0 in
Front Frame Structure - Width
8.0 in
Drawbar - Thickness
0.4 in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Width
10.0 in
Front-Top/Bottom Plate - Thickness
0.87 in
Front Axle - Height to Center
22.5 in
Front Axle - Wheel Lean, Left/Right
18°
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side
32°

Tandems

Height
19.8 in
Width
6.8 in
Sidewall Thickness - Inner
0.5 in
Sidewall Thickness - Outer
0.6 in
Drive Chain Pitch
1.8 in
Wheel Axle Spacing
59.5 in
Tandem Oscillation - Front Up
15°
Tandem Oscillation - Front Down
25°

Moldboard

Blade Width
12.0 ft
Moldboard - Height
24.0 in
Moldboard - Thickness
0.87 in
Arc Radius
16.3 in
Throat Clearance
4.9 in
Cutting Edge - Width
6.0 in
Cutting Edge - Thickness
0.6 in
End Bit - Width
6.0 in
End Bit - Thickness
0.6 in
Blade Pull - Base GVW
23737.0 lb
Blade Pull - Maximum GVW
44088.0 lb
Blade Down Pressure - Base GVW
15030.0 lb
Blade Down Pressure - Maximum GVW
27235.0 lb

Blade Range

Circle Centershift - Right
25.8 in
Circle Centershift - Left
25.8 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
26.0 in
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
20.1 in
Maximum Blade Position Angle
90°
Blade Tip Range - Forward
40°
Blade Tip Range - Backward
5°
Maximum Lift above Ground
16.8 in
Maximum Depth of Cut
28.3 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right
75.0 in
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left
68.6 in

Ripper

Ripper Shank Holder Spacing
21.0 in
Ripping Depth - Maximum
8.9 in
Ripper Shank Holders
5
Penetration Force
17692.0 lb
Pryout Force
5660.0 lb
Machine Length Increase, Beam Raised
41.5 in

Scarifier

Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
4.6 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifier Shank Holders
5/11
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
18.4 in
Front, V-Type, 5 or 11 Tooth - Working Width
40.6 in
Front, V-Type: Working Width
47.4 in
Mid, Straight - Ripping Depth, Maximum
12.5 in
Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
4.4 in
Mid, Straight - Scarifier Shank Holders
17
Mid, Straight - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
16.8 in
Mid, Straight - Working Width
71.0 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holder Spacing
4.6 in
Mid, V-Type - Scarifier Shank Holders
11
Mid, V-Type - Scarifying Depth, Maximum
11.5 in
Mid, V-Type - Working Width
46.6 in

Weights

Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
41859.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
33312.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
9777.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle
27438.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
48987.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
15675.0 lb
Operating Weight, Typically Equipped - Front Axle
11614.0 lb
Operating Weight, Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
30244.0 lb
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
37214.0 lb
Operating Weight, Typically Equipped - Total
41859.0 lb

Standards

Brakes
ISO 3450
ROPS/FOPS
ISO 3471/ISO 3449
Sound
ISO 6394; ISO 6395
Steering
ISO 5010

Emissions

Note
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB equivalent

Tires

17.5 R25 Tire (14x25 Rim) Dimension Adjustments – Height to Dimensions 1, 2, 8, 9, 10
-0.8 in
17.5 R25 Tire (14x25 Rim) Dimension Adjustments – Length Front Tire to Rear of Machine Dimension 6
-0.6 in
17.5 R25 Tire (14x25 Rim) Dimension Adjustments – Width to Tire Centerline Dimension 11
4.1 in
17.5 R25 Tire (14x25 Rim) Dimension Adjustments – Width to Tire Front/Rear Tires Dimensions 12, 13
7.6 in
Note
Dimension changes may vary by brand/type and inflation of tires.

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.88 metric tonnes.