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Overview
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Introduction General Specs Operator Environment Structures Transmission Engine Hydraulics Integrated Electronics Safety Machine Dimensions Machine Specifications
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Introduction
12H K-Series Improved Features 12K
ACERT Engines
Tier 2 Emissions Better Fuel Efficiency Improved Cold Starting Cat C7 (7.2L) VHP (Standard) Better Power Delivery Less Tire Slip / Wear Lower O&O Costs 39% Torque Increase Electronic Throttle Built-In Diagnostics Isolation Mounting
Operator Station
Increased Ventilation Improved Gauge Cluster Monitoring System (ET) AccuGrade Ready Product Link Ready Diff Lock/Unlock
Transmission
Direct Drive, Power Shift Electronic Control (ECPC) Optimized Inching Modulation 8F/6R Gears Autoshift (Optional) Over-speed Protection Speedometer / Tachometer Built-In Diagnostics
Serviceability
Ground Level Daily Check Left Side Grouped Cat ET Increased Diagnostics 500 Hr Engine Oil Interval 4000 Hr Hyd Oil Interval 12000 Hr Engine Coolant Up to 50% Less Labor Electronic Disconnect Emergency Shutoff Non-skid Tandem Steps
General Specs
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Cat 3306 Tier I 14 010 kg (30,886 lb) 104 kW (140 hp) Base Power (1F 3F) 123 kW (165 hp) VHP (4F 8F) Std 8F/6R
C7.2 VHP with ACERT Technology Tier 2 Certified 15 754 kg (34,731 lb) 108 kW (145 hp) Base Power (1F 2F) 116 kW (155 hp) VHP (3F) Std 123 kW (165 hp) VHP (4F 8F) Std 8F/6R
Operator Environment
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Mechanical-Linked Hydraulic Low Effort, Lever Controls STD Monitoring System Hand Throttle Control Well Ventilated Cab Excellent Visibility
Mechanical-Linked Hydraulic Low Effort, Lever Controls Improved Monitoring System Electronic Throttle Control Improved Cab Ventilation Excellent Visibility
Conventional Levers (6 base functions) 1. Left Blade Lift / Lower 2. Moldboard Side Shift (Optional) 3. Blade Tip (Optional) 4. Blade Circle 5. Articulation 6. Drawbar Center Shift 7. Wheel Lean 8. Right Blade Lift / Lower
Conventional Levers (8 base functions) 1. Left Blade Lift / Lower 2. Moldboard Side Shift (Standard) 3. Blade Tip (Standard) 4. Blade Circle 5. Articulation 6. Drawbar Center Shift 7. Wheel Lean 8. Right Blade Lift / Lower
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Controls 1. Steering 2. Differential Lock / Unlock (Optional) 3. Transmission Direction/ Gear Selection/ Parking Brake 4. Mechanical Hand Throttle
Controls 1. Steering 2. Differential Lock / Unlock (Standard) 3. Transmission Direction/ Gear selection/ Parking Brake 4. Electronic Throttle Control
Analog Gauges Articulation Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Service Brake Air Pressure (Left & Right) Voltmeter
Analog Gauges Articulation Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Fuel Level Service Brake Air Pressure (Left & Right) Voltmeter Speedometer/Tachometer (Optional)
Indicator Lights Center-Shift Pin Disengaged Low Brake Air Pressure Low Engine Oil Pressure Parking Brake Engaged Transmission Diagnostics Transmission Fault
Indicator lights Center-Shift Pin Disengaged Check Engine Diff Lock Indicator Hi-Beam Indicator / Turn Signals Low Brake Air Pressure Low Engine Oil Pressure Parking Brake Engaged Throttle Lock Transmission Filter Bypass and Check
Structures Moldboard
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Optimal Blade Positioning Capability 3-Position Link Bar (Standard) 7-Position Link Bar (Optional)
Transmission
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Power Shift/ Direct Drive 8 FWD/ 6 REV Gears Integrated Parking Brake Electronic Over-speed Protection No Autoshift Offered Electronically Controlled Shifts
Power Shift / Direct Drive 8 FWD/ 6 REV Gears Integrated Parking Brake Electronic Over-speed Protection Autoshift Feature (Optional) Electronically Controlled Shifts Optimized Inching Modulation (With ECPC)
Engine
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Cat 3306 Tier I Certified Max Torque = 648 N-m (478 lb-ft) Altitude Deration 760 m (2,493 ft) Std Ambient 43 C (109 F) Hi Ambient 50 C (122 F) (Optional)
Cat C7 ACERT Tier 2 Certified Max Torque = 901 N-m (664 lb-ft) Altitude Deration 3048 m (10,000 ft) Std Ambient 50 C (122 F) Enhanced Electronically Controlled Fuel System Maximized Fuel efficiency 39% torque increase
VHP Standard VHP Increase is 19 kW (25 hp) in 4F 1F 3F = 104 kW (140 hp) 4F 8F = 123 kW (165 hp)
VHP Standard VHP Delivered in 7.5 kW (10 hp) increments 1F 2F = 108 kW (145 hp) 3F = 116 kW (155 hp) 4F 8F = 123 kW (165 hp) Optimum Gear-to-Gear hp for Improved Productivity
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VHP 108 kW (145 hp) 108 kW (145 hp) 116 kW (155 hp) 123 kW (165 hp) 123 kW (165 hp) 123 kW (165 hp) 123 kW (165 hp) 123 kW (165 hp)
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Engine Specifications
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Spec Cat 3306 10.45 L (638 in) 121 mm (4.75 in) 152 mm (6 in) 30% 648 N-m (478 lb ft) 1900 rpm 6 4978 m (16,332 ft) 1210 rpm 43 C (109 F) 104 kW (140 hp) 284 L (75 gal) Model Displacement Bore Stroke Torque Rise Max Torque Speed @ Rated Power Number of Cylinders Derating Altitude Std Ambient - Fan Speed - Max Std Ambient Capability Base Power (1st gear) - Net Fuel Capacity Cat C7.2 ACERT VHP 7.2 L (439 in) 105 mm (4.1 in) 127 mm (5 in) 50% 901 N-m (664 lb ft) 2000 rpm 6 3048 m (10,000 ft) 1450 rpm 50 C (122 F) 108 kW (145 hp) 305 L (80.6 gal)
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Hydraulics
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Load Sensing Mechanical Hydraulics Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) Implement Control Valves Balanced Flow Variable Flow Rates Compensates for Volume Differences: Head Vs. Rod End of Cylinder No Blade Float
Load Sensing Mechanical Hydraulics Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) Implement Control Valves Balanced Flow Variable Flow Rates Compensates for Volume Differences: Head Vs. Rod End of Cylinder Blade Float With AccuGrade (Optional)
Integrated Electronics
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AccuGrade Attachment Ready Option (ARO) Blade Float With AccuGrade (Optional)
Safety
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Steel Non Skid Steps Standard Provide sturdy platform access to the tandems Protect brake lines
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Safety
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Safety
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Safety
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Additional Safety Features Laminated Front Glass (Cab Option Only) Lockable Doors Conveniently Located Grab Rails Front Sunscreen Decal Brake Lights Back-up Alarm & Reverse Lights (Optional) Turn Signals (Optional)
Additional Safety Features Laminated Front Glass (Cab Option Only) Lockable Doors Conveniently Located Grab Rails Front Sunscreen Decal Brake Lights Back-up Alarm & Reverse Lights (Standard) Turn Signals (Optional)
Machine Dimensions
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Dimensions 3332 mm (131.2 in) 3107 mm (122.3) 3332 mm (131.2 in) 594 mm (23.4 in) 1523 mm (60 in) 2575 mm (101.4 in) 6086 mm (239.6 in) 8571 mm (337.4 in) 10 012 mm (394.2 in) 342 mm (13.4 in) 3090 mm (121.7 in) 3030 mm (119.3 in) 2077 mm (81.8 in) 2422 mm (95.4 in) 2441 mm (96.1 in) Height - ROPS cab Height non-ROPS cab Height ROPS canopy Ground clearance to center front axle Length - between tandem axles Length - front axle to moldboard Length - front axle to mid tandem Length - front tire to end of rear frame Length - counterweight to ripper Ground clearance at trans. case Height to exhaust stack Height to top of cylinders Width - tire center lines Width - outside rear tires Width - outside front tires 3322 mm (130.7 in) 3316 mm (130.6 in) 3322 mm (130.7 in) 596 mm (23.5 in) 1523 mm (60 in) 2598 mm (102.3 in) 6086 mm (239.6 in) 8467 mm (333.3 in) 10 013 mm (394.2 in) 332 mm (13.1 in) 2865 mm (112.8 in) 3019 mm (118.9 in) 2065 mm (81.3 in) 2468 mm (97.1 in) 2464 mm (97in)
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Machine Specifications
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Power Train 8 Fwd / 6 Rev Direct Drive, Power Shift Dual Circuit Air, multiple oil-disc 23 948 cm (3712 in) Air actuated, multiple oil-disc Dual Circuit Forward/Reverse Gears Transmission Brakes, Service Brake Surface Area Parking Brake Secondary Brakes Hydraulic System Load Sensing, Closed Center, PPPC Variable Piston 205.8 L/min (54.4 gal/min) 25 500 kPa (3699 psi) 3600 kPa (522.1 psi) Circuit Type Pump Type Pump Output @ 2000 RPM* Maximum System Pressure Standby Pressure Service Refill 284 L (75 gal) 40 L (10.6 gal) 38 L (10 gal) 27 L (7.1 gal) 47 L (12.4 gal) 64 L (16.9 gal) 0.5 L (0.1 gal) 7 L (1.8 gal) Fuel Tank Cooling System Hydraulic System - Tank Engine Oil Differential / Final Drives Tandem Housing (Each) Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housing Circle Drive Housing 305 L (80.6 gal) 40 L (10.6 gal) 55 L (14.5 gal) 25 L (6.6 gal) 47 L (12.4 gal) 64 L (16.9 gal) 0.5 L (0.1 gal) 7 L (1.8 gal) Load Sensing, Closed Center, PPPC Variable Piston 205.8 L/min (54.4 gal/min) 25 500 kPa (3699 psi) 3600 kPa (522.1 psi) 8 Fwd / 6 Rev Direct Drive, Power Shift Dual Circuit Air, multiple oil-disc 23 948 cm (3712 in) Air actuated, multiple oil-disc Dual Circuit
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Competition
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