Great video! I enjoyed the side by side of the 12H as it shows how close these are . The main reason CAT went to the M series was to provide the total electronic control for more precise and automatic grade control functions. The 140 and the old 12H must have addition valves added to operate grade functions and then it can only work on the lift and lower of the left and right lift cylinders. The biggest complaint about the M series, was the fear of using the stick steering control when traveling at full speed. It can be rough to get accustomed to control. The M series is best for larger companies need grade control all the time and the H or new 140 best for smaller companies that never use automatic grade control. Also, the productions has been moved for some of these to offer more cost savings. This 2022 model (N94 prefix) was built at Cat Brasil Ltda.- Piracicaba. I think it would be great if you can add the source of the factory posted on the serial number tag when possible. Looking forward to your next video!
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Sharp machine for sure. A lot of operators do like the joystick control but I still like to see cat pay homage to the 12G and 12H machines. Those models are tough. Longest production run of graders to date for a reason.
I put almost 8000 hours on a 140G. Only break down was the spring on the parking brake handle broke. All those push button electronics are just a source for failure.
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Great video! I enjoyed the side by side of the 12H as it shows how close these are . The main reason CAT went to the M series was to provide the total electronic control for more precise and automatic grade control functions. The 140 and the old 12H must have addition valves added to operate grade functions and then it can only work on the lift and lower of the left and right lift cylinders. The biggest complaint about the M series, was the fear of using the stick steering control when traveling at full speed. It can be rough to get accustomed to control.
The M series is best for larger companies need grade control all the time and the H or new 140 best for smaller companies that never use automatic grade control. Also, the productions has been moved for some of these to offer more cost savings. This 2022 model (N94 prefix) was built at Cat Brasil Ltda.- Piracicaba. I think it would be great if you can add the source of the factory posted on the serial number tag when possible.
Looking forward to your next video!
Good tip on the tag. I’ve never thought of showing that. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it! Sharp machine for sure. A lot of operators do like the joystick control but I still like to see cat pay homage to the 12G and 12H machines. Those models are tough. Longest production run of graders to date for a reason.
Definitely! I was excited to see the steering wheel back.
I put almost 8000 hours on a 140G. Only break down was the spring on the parking brake handle broke. All those push button electronics are just a source for failure.
I tend to agree with you