Name: CS12 GC - Vibratory Soil Compactors
Brand: Cat

Feature and benefits

GC Vibratory Soil Compactors deliver dependable, economical production with performance that exceeds expectations.

Comfortable and ergonomic operator station

The steering console features an LCD display. The display provides diagnostics and additional data to the operator. Machines that…

The steering console features an LCD display. The display provides diagnostics and additional data to the operator. Machines that are equipped with Cat Compaction Control output compaction measurements to the display as well.
A multi-position steering wheel adjusts for comfort. An adjustable vinyl seat with seat belt is comfortable and keeps controls and operating information within easy reach. The 12-volt adapter provides power for personal electronic devices. A floor mat reduces vibrations. Cup holders are provided on the steering column. Large mirrors provide excellent views to the rear of the machine.
The operator is provided with excellent visibility to the front, drum edges rear tire edges and rear of machine enhancing safety and production. Optional mirrors provide enhanced visibility to the rear.

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Powertrain

GC Vibratory Soil Compactors feature a Cat engine that offers enhanced efficiency, better serviceability, ample power, and less no…

GC Vibratory Soil Compactors feature a Cat engine that offers enhanced efficiency, better serviceability, ample power, and less noise.

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Technologies that enhance quality and productivity

Cat Compaction Control can be augmented by adding an optional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) mapping antenna and a dedi…

Cat Compaction Control can be augmented by adding an optional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) mapping antenna and a dedicated display unit, which provides SBAS-level accuracy and allows the operator to visually monitor results, map them to locations and save the data for analysis or documentation purposes. An RTK GNSS mapping capability is also available that provides greater accuracy than SBAS.
Two different compaction measurement technologies are available: Compaction Meter Value (CMV) or Machine Drive Power (MDP). Both technologies display real time measurements on the LCD display.
Compaction Meter Value (CMV) is an accelerometer-based measurement system for granular soils. It is for use with smooth drum configurations. Functioning while the drum vibrates, it measures deep into the ground, 1.0 to 1.2 m (3-4 ft), providing the operator with a picture of what is beneath the surface. CMV can reveal many things to a trained operator, such as the location of hidden anomalies (buried objects, rocks, clay balls, etc.) or areas of poor compaction. It can even indicate the need for more moisture to aid compaction.
Machine Drive Power (MDP) is an exclusive technology only available from Caterpillar. MDP indicates soil stiffness by measuring rolling resistance. It can be used by both smooth drums and smooth drum machines equipped with padfoot shell kits. It is effective on all soil types, and can function when the drum is static or vibrating. MDP measures closer to depth of the lifts of materials being compacted, around 30-60 cm (1-2 ft) deep. MDP is more flexible than CMV because it can be used on all soil types, and because it measures more shallow than CMV, which allows results to be correlated with portable measuring equipment such as lightweight falling deflectometers and nuclear gauges. Because it does not require the drum to vibrate, there is less risk of de-compaction when used for proofrolling.

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Easy to service

Design provides ground level access to all service and maintenance points. Long service intervals contribute to more produc…

Design provides ground level access to all service and maintenance points.
Long service intervals contribute to more productivity and lower owning and operating costs. The vibratory system scheduled oil change interval is 3 years/3,000 hours. The hydraulic oil service interval is 3,000 hours. Engine oil service is every 500 hours.

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Reliable vibratory system

GC vibratory soil compactors deliver excellent compaction performance due to high amplitude and static linear load. GC mach…

GC vibratory soil compactors deliver excellent compaction performance due to high amplitude and static linear load.
GC machines utilizes the proven Cat pod-style vibratory system. The system design significantly reduces the risk of contamination common to conventional designs that employ metal weights. Providing unrivaled reliability and performance, the Cat pod-style vibratory system is virtually maintenance free, with the first scheduled maintenance period at 3 years or 3,000 hours.
An automatic vibration function provides consistency for more uniform compaction. When vibration is engaged, vibration will cease as the compactor slows beneath a predetermined speed. When propel resumes, vibration recommences at a predetermined speed. This feature contributes to uniform, high-quality work.
Smooth drums are ideal for compacting granular materials and can be equipped with an optional padfoot shell kit for compacting cohesive and semi-cohesive materials.

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Technical specification

US
Metric

Weights

Specification	Value
Operating Weight - With Cab	12.653 kg
Operating Weight - With ROPS/FOPS Canopy	12.499 kg
Operating Weight - With Sun Canopy	12.321 kg
Weight - Drum with ROPS/FOPS Canopy	7.715 kg
Weight - Drum with Sun Canopy	7.646 kg
Weight - Drum with Cab	7.758 kg

Operating Specifications

Specification	Value
Compaction Width	2.134 mm
Curb Clearance	492 mm
Ground Clearance	518 mm
Turning Radius - Inside Drum Edge	3.9 m
Travel Speed - Maximum	11 km/h
Static Linear Load - With ROPS/FOPS	27.6 kg/cm

Engine

Specification Value

Gross Power 83 kW

Engine Model Cat C4.4

Net Power - ISO 9249 79.4 kW

Net Power - SAE J1349 78.5 kW

Stroke 127 mm

Bore 105 mm
Dimensions

Specification Value

Overall Length 5.7 m

Overall Width 2.3 m

Drum Width 2.134 mm

Maximum Height 3 m

Drum Diameter 1.535 mm

Wheel Base 3 m

Vibratory System

Specification	Value
Nominal Amplitude - High	2 mm
Nominal Amplitude - Low	1 mm
Centrifugal Force - Maximum	250 kN
Centrifugal Force - Minimum	149 kN
Vibratory Frequency - Ecomode	1716-1800 vpm
Vibratory Frequency - Ecomode	28.6-30 Hz
Vibratory Frequency - Standard	30-33 Hz
Vibratory Frequency - Standard	1800-1980 vpm

Service Refill Capacities

Specification Value

Fuel Tank Capacity 248 l
Tires

Specification Value

Tires 23.1 x 26

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Vibratory soil compactors

Cat CS12 GC

Feature and benefits

Comfortable and ergonomic operator station

Powertrain

Technologies that enhance quality and productivity

Easy to service

Reliable vibratory system

Technical specification

Weights

Operating Specifications

Engine

Dimensions

Vibratory System

Service Refill Capacities

Tires

Download technical specifications

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Specification	Value
Gross Power	83 kW
Engine Model	Cat C4.4
Net Power - ISO 9249	79.4 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349	78.5 kW
Stroke	127 mm
Bore	105 mm

Specification	Value
Overall Length	5.7 m
Overall Width	2.3 m
Drum Width	2.134 mm
Maximum Height	3 m
Drum Diameter	1.535 mm
Wheel Base	3 m

Specification	Value
Fuel Tank Capacity	248 l

Vibratory soil compactors

Cat CS12 GC

Feature and benefits

Comfortable and ergonomic operator station

Powertrain

Technologies that enhance quality and productivity

Easy to service

Reliable vibratory system

Technical specification

Weights

Operating Specifications

Engine

Dimensions

Vibratory System

Service Refill Capacities

Tires

Download technical specifications

Media gallery

The official Mantrac Group used and rental machine app

The official Mantrac Group used and
rental machine app