CAT 312GC

I. Factory Standard Equipment Standard Earthmoving Bucket: 0.11m³ Dual Auxiliary Breaker Hydraulic Piping: Main and secondary hydraulic circuits (standard) Front Dozer Blade (with float function) – 300mm Rubber Tracks II. Bucket Options Trenching Bucket (0.07–0.09m³): For cable trenching, yard slotting Small Rock Bucket (0.10m³): For hard soil, crushed stone Screening Bucket: For sifting sand/soil and construction waste III. Breaking & Demolition 53/55-Series Hydraulic Breaker (primary option – for breaking ground slabs, demolishing walls) IV. Material Handling Attachments Hydraulic Thumb (bucket + thumb integrated – for gripping rocks, pipes, tree roots) Small Rotating Log Grapple (for gripping branches, waste material) V. Special Attachments Hydraulic Quick Coupler: For fast switching between bucket/breaker/grapple Small Hydraulic Auger: For tree planting, small solar piling, foundation drilling Micro Vibratory Compactor: For trench edge and corner compaction

CAT 312 GC is Caterpillar’s new-generation 12-ton cost-effective crawler hydraulic excavator, designed for low total operation cost and popular for global export. Its compact dimension makes it ideal for restricted job sites. Widely applied in municipal pipeline work, community renovation, landscaping, roadside trenching, small foundation projects, farm waterworks and light demolition. It can be fitted with breakers, grapples and augers for multi-purpose tasks. Powered by original Cat C3.6 turbocharged engine together with electronic load-sensing hydraulic system, it delivers balanced performance and lower fuel consumption. Extended service intervals greatly cut maintenance expenses. Supported by worldwide Caterpillar spare parts network with reliable component supply, it is the preferred 12-ton workhorse for small contractors and rental companies globally.