212 Caterpillar Excavator Specs & Dimensions - (1986 - 2021)

Weight: 14.96t – Standard tyres: 9.00-20/10.00-20 – Bucket capacity min.: 0.25m³ – Bucket capacity max.: 0.86m³ – Boom: MB – Trans…

Weight: 14.96t – Standard tyres: 9.00-20/10.00-20 – Bucket capacity min.: 0.25m³ – Bucket capacity max.: 0.86m³ – Boom: MB – Transport length: 8m

Check out detailed dimensions, specifications, information and technical data for Caterpillar 212 excavator manufactured between 1986 - 2021. Get more in-depth insight with Caterpillar 212 digger specifications. See information, like: Weight: 14.96t – Standard tyres: 9.00-20/10.00-20 – Bucket capacity min.: 0.25m³ – Bucket capacity max.: 0.86m³ – Boom: MB – Transport length: 8m and more.

Wheel Excavators Caterpillar 212

Technical specs - 212 Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
14.96 t
Standard tyres
9.00-20/10.00-20
Bucket capacity min.
0.25 m³
Bucket capacity max.
0.86 m³
Boom
MB
Transport length
8 m
Transport width
2.49 m
Transport height
3.99 m
Max. Reach horizontal
9.1 m
Dredging depth
6.9 m
Tear-out force
93.3 kN
Bucket width
1.41 m
Turning radius outside
12.4 m
Travel speed
20 km/h
Engine manuf.
Perkins
Engine type
T4.236
Engine power
70 kW
Displacement
3.86 l
No. of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore x stroke
98.4x127 mm

More technical details, like: bucket capacity, outrigger stabilisers, dipper length, turning radius inside, model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, FOPS, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Blade
Yes
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Track guidance
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Caterpillar 212 FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator manufactured?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator was manufactured from 1986 until 2021.

How much does the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator weigh?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator weighs 14.96 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator has a transport length of 8 meters, a transport width of 2.49 meters, and a transport height of 3.99 meters.

What is the travel speed of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator has a travel speed of 20 km/h.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator is equipped with standard tyres sized 9.00-20 and 10.00-20.

What is the turning radius of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator has an outside turning radius of 12.4 meters.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator has a dredging depth of 6.9 meters, a maximum horizontal reach of 9.1 meters, and is equipped with a monobloc boom.

What is the tear-out force of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator has a tear-out force of 93.3 kN.

What are the bucket specifications of the Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator?

The Caterpillar 212 wheel excavator has a bucket width of 1.41 meters, with a maximum capacity of 0.86 cubic meters and a minimum capacity of 0.25 cubic meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 212 Wheel excavator (1986u20132021) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 212 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Caterpillar 212

Caterpillar 212

Weight:
14.96 t
Standard tyres:
9.00-20/10.00-20
Bucket capacity min.:
0.25 m³
Bucket capacity max.:
0.86 m³

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