At a glance
Specifications & identification
Check before ordering or servicingYanmar 10.3 kW at 2,200 rpm or 11.2 kW at 2,400 rpm; factory page gives Euro V/EPA4 options.
- operating weight kg
- 1200
- engine model
- Yanmar, exact 3TNV suffix depends on machine/manual edition
- engine power kW
- 10.3 at 2,200 rpm or 11.2 at 2,400 rpm
- bucket capacity m3
- 0.03
- retractable chassis range mm
- 670–870 mm factory prose; table separately gives overall width 850/1,050 mm
- factory table second working-range value mm
- 1,809; page labels this “max. digging height”
- maximum digging reach mm
- 3439
Unverified details (1)
- A 102-page Carter CT12 operation/maintenance manual is indexed by an external manual-reader and identifies a CT12BU EU edition plus CT12-series engine and maintenance material. It is not a universal manual for every CT12 variant; confirm model, region, engine and serial.
Confirm the machine plate, market, build year and fitted engine before using a parts or service reference.
Documents
Manuals & service references
3Manual coverage, edition and scope are catalogued here. This wiki does not send you away to open third-party product manuals; original files are not hosted unless a local copy is explicitly identified.
Carter Heavy Industry CT12 product specifications
manufacturer product pageSource record; no external document link
HTML
Factory or current authorized product page; market, edition and installed-machine labels control application.
Source notes:Carter Heavy Industry CT12 product specifications Carter Heavy Industry · checked 2026-10-11
Shandong Carter Heavy Industry original-parts and service network
genuine parts and service routeSource record; no external document link
HTML
Use model and serial number for exact parts/manual fitment.
Source notes:Shandong Carter Heavy Industry original-parts and service network Carter Heavy Industry · checked 2026-10-11
Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual — CT12BU/CT12B4U EU-Version reader
operation maintenance manual readerSource record; no external document link
HTML · 102 pages
102-page reader. Cover/body marks CT12BU EU-Version; specification table separately lists CT12BU and CT12B4U/Yanmar engines. It includes CT12-series engine/fuel/hydraulic maintenance, an auxiliary/vulnerable-parts list, and telescopic-chassis operation. Not a universal CT12 manual; identify actual model, engine, region and serial.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Parts lookup
Parts & component leads
11Part codes below retain the source scope. A component family or seller label is a search lead, not a fitment guarantee.
Left bucket tooth (GF)
10023489Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: Manual component reference CT16-03.40/AL15-L, CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Engine shock absorber
10014855Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: Manual component reference CT18-10.07.02.00, CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Auxiliary water tank
10013741Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: Manual component reference CT16U-04.01.03.00, CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: Manual component reference C108-46A-00005A0, CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: Manual component reference C108-46A-00004A0, CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Throttle control flexible shaft
10024993Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: Manual component reference C112-48A-01000A0, CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Air filter element
CT16B-04.04.01.01.01Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Air safety filter element
CT16B-04.04.01.01.02Listed for this model
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Seller model labels: CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts list; source manual identifies CT12BU EU-Version. Those labels do not confirm fit.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
More parts leads (3)
Diesel filter CT16F-04.01.03
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11Oil filter 119305-35151
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11Joystick ball joint C112-64A-00001A0
Manual-listed part reference; confirm current fitment/supersession with Carter
Number/name appears in the Carter CT12-series vulnerable/maintenance-parts table. The document is CT12BU EU-Version; some accompanying component references carry CT16/CT18 prefixes. Confirm the current orderable part against exact submodel, engine and serial.
Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Workshop help
Maintenance & repair topics
3These are source-indexed topics and locators, not a complete workshop procedure. Confirm the manual edition and configuration before service.
Engine oil and filter service interval
maintenance intervalreader page 70 · printed page 67 · Engine oil
CT12BU EU-Version manual reader page 70, printed page 67; CT12-series oil section. Confirm actual engine/model/manual and serial.
Manual recommends 15W-40 and states check engine oil daily, change oil every 250 h and change oil filter every 250 h. Engine appendix describes multiple series options; engine manufacturer/installed engine manual still governs.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
Telescopic chassis / track-width operation warning
track gauge / chassis operationreader page 78 · printed page 75 · Telescopic chassis
CT12BU EU-Version manual reader page 78. Apply only where the machine actually has the covered telescopic chassis.
Manual says track spacing on the telescopic chassis must be set before work and changing track spacing while working can damage the machine. Confirm the exact machine configuration and factory procedure.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11
CT12-series wear and maintenance-parts list
parts catalogue sectionreader page 100 · printed page 97 · 8.4 Details of CT12 vulnerable parts and maintenance parts
CT12-series table in a manual whose machine identification page says CT12BU EU-Version. Table includes product numbers for maintenance/wear items, but does not separate every subvariant or engine.
Use the part list as a model-family lookup clue only. Verify nameplate, engine, serial, part supersession and current Carter confirmation before ordering.
Source notes:Carter CT12 Operation & Maintenance Manual, CT12BU EU-Version reader Shandong Carter Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. (manual cover; external reader) · checked 2026-10-11