120MNon-Current

120M - 2013, Tier 3, AME, AUZ, LACD

Overview

The Cat® 120M Motor Grader is designed to help you get more work done in less time. Unprecedented operator comfort and ease of service help to maximize your return on investment.

Specifications

Units: 
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
Blade Width
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Benefits & Features

Performance

    • Programmable Autoshift option simplifies operation by allowing transmission to be programmed to shift at optimal points to match application.
    • Power Shift Countershaft Transmission matches to engine, maximizing power to the ground.
    • Electronic Throttle Control helps improve productivity by providing best match of horsepower and torque for application demands.

Efficiency

    • Aggressive blade angle, optimized moldboard curvature and large throat clearance allow material to roll more freely along blade, increasing efficiency.
    • Hydraulic demand fan automatically adjusts speed according to cooling requirements resulting in more power to the ground and improved fuel efficiency.
    • Engine idle shutdown is available to shut down engine after a set period of time saving fuel and helping reduce emissions.

Ease of Operation

    • Selectable blade lift modes – Fine, Normal, or Coarse – allow you to choose the blade lift modulation mode that best fits your application or operating style.
    • Joystick controls with electronically adjustable control pods reduce hand and arm movement by 78%, helping reduce operator fatigue.
    • Left joystick controls steering, articulation, return-to-center, wheel lean, gear selection, left moldboard lift cylinder and float.
    • Right joystick controls drawbar, circle and moldboard functions as well as electronic throttle control and manual differential lock/unlock.
    • Articulation Return-to-Center automatically returns machine to a straight frame position from any angle with the touch of a button.

  April 5, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Engine
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net
Engine Model Cat C6.6 ACERT™
Speed at Rated Power 2,000 rpm
VHP Plus Range - Net - Metric 103-136 kW (140-185 hp)
Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
Standard - Fan Speed - Minimum 600 rpm
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Minimum 600 rpm
Maximum Torque - VHP Plus - Net
VHP Plus Range - Net 103-136 kW (138-182 hp)
Base Power (1st Gear) - Net - Metric
High Ambient - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,650 rpm
Torque Rise - VHP Plus 40%
Standard - Fan Speed - Maximum 1,150 rpm
Note (5) No engine derating required up to 3048 m (10,000 ft).
Note (2) Net power is tested per ISO 9249, SAE J1349, and EEC 80/1269 Standards in effect at the time of manufacture.
Note (3) Net power advertised is the power available at rated speed of 2,000 rpm, measured at the flywheel when engine is equipped with fan running at minimum speed, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Note (1) Maximum torque (VHP Plus) measured at 1,400 rpm.
Note (4) Power as declared per ISO 14396: Rated Speed = 2,000 rpm; VHP Plus = 175 kW (234 hp)
Number of Cylinders 6
Derating Altitude
High - Ambient Capability
Frame
Drawbar - Width
Front Axle - Wheel Lean - Left/Right 18°
Front Frame Structure - Width
Circle - Diameter
Front Frame Structure - Height
Drawbar - Height
Front Axle - Total Oscillation per Side 32°
Moldboard
Blade Width
Arc Radius
Throat Clearance
Moldboard - Height
Moldboard - Width
Blade Range
Maximum Depth of Cut
Moldboard Sideshift - Right
Maximum Lift Above Ground
Blade Tip Range - Forward 40°
Circle Centershift - Left
Moldboard Sideshift - Left
Circle Centershift - Right
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Left
Blade Tip Range - Backward
Maximum Shoulder Reach Outside of Tires - Right
Weights
Operating Weight - Typically Equipped
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Front Axle
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Total
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Front Axle
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Rear Axle
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Rear Axle
Gross Vehicle Weight - Typically Equipped - Total
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Front Axle
Gross Vehicle Weight - Maximum - Total
Gross Vehicle Weight - Base - Rear Axle

Benefits & Features

Performance

    • Programmable Autoshift option simplifies operation by allowing transmission to be programmed to shift at optimal points to match application.
    • Power Shift Countershaft Transmission matches to engine, maximizing power to the ground.
    • Electronic Throttle Control helps improve productivity by providing best match of horsepower and torque for application demands.

Efficiency

    • Aggressive blade angle, optimized moldboard curvature and large throat clearance allow material to roll more freely along blade, increasing efficiency.
    • Hydraulic demand fan automatically adjusts speed according to cooling requirements resulting in more power to the ground and improved fuel efficiency.
    • Engine idle shutdown is available to shut down engine after a set period of time saving fuel and helping reduce emissions.

Ease of Operation

    • Selectable blade lift modes – Fine, Normal, or Coarse – allow you to choose the blade lift modulation mode that best fits your application or operating style.
    • Joystick controls with electronically adjustable control pods reduce hand and arm movement by 78%, helping reduce operator fatigue.
    • Left joystick controls steering, articulation, return-to-center, wheel lean, gear selection, left moldboard lift cylinder and float.
    • Right joystick controls drawbar, circle and moldboard functions as well as electronic throttle control and manual differential lock/unlock.
    • Articulation Return-to-Center automatically returns machine to a straight frame position from any angle with the touch of a button.

Safety

    • Angled cab doors, tapered engine enclosure and sloped rear window increase visibility.
    • Optional rear vision camera enhances sight to rear of machine.

Serviceability

    • Convenient access from the top of the circle to the patented top-adjust wear strips and inserts make them easy to add or replace.
    • Shimless Moldboard Retention System uses vertical and horizontal adjusting screws to keep moldboard wear strips aligned for reduced blade chatter and precise blade control.

Comfort

    • Control pods can be adjusted electronically, making it easy to set to ideal operating position.
    • Standard Cat Comfort Series suspension seat is fully adjustable.
    • High capacity Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system dehumidifies and pressurizes cab, sealing out dust, and helps keep windows clear.

Technology

    • Shuttle Shift allows smooth, fast direction shifts without requiring you to manipulate the throttle or inching pedal.
    • Cat Product Link™ aids your equipment management with remote monitoring capabilities.
    • Optional Stable Blade improves grading precision by decreasing engine speed at 15 percent intervals when machine bounce is detected then increases engine rpm systematically when grader stabilizes.
    • Optional Auto Articulation allows you to articulate automatically while steering in tight spaces or around curves, obstacles, and turnarounds.
    • Optional Cat GRADE with Cross Slope helps maintain desired cross slope by automatically controlling one side of the blade.
    • Optional Cat AccuGrade™ uses positioning and guidance technologies, machine sensors, and automatic blade control to help get to grade faster, easier and more efficiently.
    • Optional Cat Advanced Control Joysticks allow you to control automated grading solutions efficiently and safely without removing your hands from the joysticks.

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