972 Wheel Loader

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Product Description

The Cat® 972 Wheel Loader is built for relentless output and smooth control, no matter the terrain. Its advanced systems help operators stay sharp and productive, while extended maintenance intervals keep downtime off the schedule. From heavy-duty cleanup to material handling, this machine delivers the muscle, smarts, and staying power to keep your operation moving forward.

Specifications
Us
Metric
Engine
Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002
339 hp
253 kW
Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002
344 hp (metric)
Engine Model
Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014
343 hp
256 kW
Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014
348 hp (metric)
Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
316 hp
236 kW
Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
321 hp (metric)
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002
1375 lbf·ft
1864 N·m
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014
1388 kW
1882 N·m
Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1316 lbf·ft
1785 N·m
Displacement
567.5 in³
9.3 l
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Biodiesel Capability
Up to B20¹
Note (1)
The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Note (2)
¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels**up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ***100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" (SEBU6250) for details. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ***Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).
Weights
Operating Weight
54858 lb
24890 kg
Note
Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.1 mile/h
6.7 km/h
Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h
13.4 km/h
Forward - 3
15 mile/h
24.1 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.5 mile/h
7.3 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.2 mile/h
14.8 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h
26.6 km/h
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
Sound
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008
109 dB(A)
109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹
69 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²
108 dB(A)
108 dB(A)
Note (1)
¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
Note (2)
²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system contains 1.600 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). - If equipped with R1234yf (Global Warming Potential = 0.501), the system contains 1.389 kg (3.1 lb) of refrigerant, which has a CO2 equivalent of .001 metric tonnes (1.10 tons).
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn
35919 lb
16297 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
38582 lb
17505 kg
Breakout Force
44072 lbf
196 kN
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.”
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
80.1 gal (US)
303 l
DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US)
26 l
Cooling System
17.4 gal (US)
66 l
Crankcase
6.1 gal (US)
23 l
Transmission
15.5 gal (US)
58.5 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US)
114 l
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm
99 gpm
373 L/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
31000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 s
10.7 s
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Height - Top of Hood
9.33 ft
2846 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.83 ft
3589 mm
Ground Clearance
1.33 ft
420 mm
Wheel Base
11.67 ft
3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
25.42 ft
7731 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
2.27 ft
682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
14.58 ft
4464 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.58 ft
3842 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 °
56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 °
49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.92 ft
3011 mm
Tread Width
7.25 ft
2230 mm
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
Height - Top of Hood
9.33 ft
2846 mm
Height - Top of ROPS
11.83 ft
3589 mm
Ground Clearance
1.33 ft
420 mm
Wheel Base
11.67 ft
3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.5 ft
8069 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height
2.5 ft
780 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.67 ft
4800 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.67 ft
4179 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 °
71 °
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 °
49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.92 ft
3011 mm
Tread Width
7.25 ft
2230 mm
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Engine
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1375 lb/ft
1864 N·m
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back at Ground
37 degrees
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 seconds
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Engine
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1388 lb/ft
1882 N·m
Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
Engine
Displacement
9.3 L
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees
Standard/Optional

Standard Equipment

NOTE
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
POWERTRAIN
ELECTRICAL
HYDRAULICS
LINKAGE
MONITORING SYSTEM
ONBOARD TECHNOLOGIES
SAFETY

Optional Equipment

NOTE
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
POWERTRAIN
ELECTRICAL
HYDRAULICS
LINKAGE
MONITORING SYSTEM
ONBOARD TECHNOLOGIES
SAFETY
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

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