Make sure engine is not making oil, carburetor's have a tendency to fill crankcase, with gas, Change oil often if poney is loose, they will run forever. 12 Motor Grader - What to look for as problem areas? Tough old birds, I would buy one in a minute, just for fun. All controls are mechanical, had a tendency to kickback when pushing on control lever. I broke a couple front spindles off while out on the road, that was somewhat common but an easy fix. We had a couple doing summer road maintenance and never had clutch problems but the rule was never slip the clutch. If it is a '48 it would have a dry clutch I believe, misuse could tear it out in hours. Lots of know-how and I bet they can help you could find about any part you may need. Very good site for antique cat equipment with a very good bulitin board. Try over at the Antique cat Owmner Club website. You'll be tired at the end of the day, for sure. Remember, this machine was built when men were men, and the controls require some manhandling. He is capable of machining the new parts, but it's been 10 years since that pony puked and the grader still gets pull started. Same problem with pony, broken and parts not available. Not real convienent for a one man operation. Now i guess you can't get parts to fix them so has to be pull started every time. The oil leaked out of the starting motor and long story short didn't last long. Friend of mine bought a 49 model that was really nice for it's age. 12 Motor Grader - What to look for as problem areas?ĭoes it have the starting motor? I'm sure it does but just make sure it has oil in it. Heard the machine run yesterday - wasn't able to take out and drive it though. Looking for advice on what to look at for problem areas. It's very clean and straight with recent overhaul to engine, hydraulics, brakes, cooling system. 12 Motor Grader for sale - quite reasonably priced. Local small town has a 1948 Caterpillar No. 12 Motor Grader - What to look for as problem areas? Jump to page : 1 Now viewing page 1 Contributor articles do not necessarily reflect the policy or opinions of this publication.You are logged in as a guest. All editorial material, photographs, drawings, letters, and other material will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes and are subject to Construction Equipment Guide’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. All rights reserved, nothing may be reprinted or reproduced (including framing) in whole or part without written permission from the publisher. Making it as easy as possible to find the news and equipment that you need and want.Ĭontents Copyrighted 2022, by Construction Equipment Guide, which is a Registered Trademark, registered in the U.S. Now we extend those services and information to the internet.
Operating Specifications Alternator Supplied AmperageĬonstruction Equipment Guide covers the nation with its four regional newspapers, offering construction and industry news and information along with new and used construction equipment for sale from dealers in your area. Model: 12G (See all Caterpillar 12G for sale)Ĭlosed-center, constant-pressure system w/ variable displacement piston.
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale).Category: Motor Graders (See all Motor Graders for sale).
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