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972M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4

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Product Description

The Cat® 972M Wheel Loader offers significant fuel savings while lowering long-term costs. This machine meets emission standards and is designed to improve fuel economy without interrupting performance. The reliability, durability, and versatility results in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.

Specifications

Metric

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249

299 HP

223 kW

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric

341 HP

251 kW

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995

337 HP

251 kW

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric

303 HP

223 kW

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396

331 HP

247 kW

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349

299 HP

223 kW

Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric

336 HP

247 kW

Displacement

568 in³

9.3 l

Engine Model

Cat C9.3

Weights

Operating Weight

54871 lb

24897 kg

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force

44075 lbf

196 kN

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection

38396 lb

17421 kg

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection

35626 lb

16164 kg

Transmission

Forward - 1

4.2 mile/h

6.7 km/h

Forward - 3

14.4 mile/h

23.2 km/h

Reverse - 1

4.7 mile/h

7.6 km/h

Reverse - 2

9.3 mile/h

15 km/h

Forward - 2

8.1 mile/h

13.1 km/h

Reverse - 3

16.5 mile/h

26.5 km/h

Forward - 4

24.5 mile/h

39.5 km/h

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm

95 gal/min

360 l/min

Implement Pump Type

Variable Displacement Piston

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total

10.7 s

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure

4496 psi

31000 kPa

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System

18.9 gal (US)

71.6 l

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

15.1 gal (US)

57 l

Fuel Tank

79.8 gal (US)

302 l

Transmission

14.3 gal (US)

54 l

Hydraulic Tank

33 gal (US)

125 l

Differential - Final Drives - Front

15.1 gal (US)

57 l

Crankcase

6.5 gal (US)

24.5 l

Sound

Note (1)

*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)

109 dB(A)

Note (2)

**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)

76 dB(A)*

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**

69 dB(A)

Service Refill Capacities

DEF Tank

4.4 gal (US)

16.8 l

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Hinge Pin Height at Carry

2.25 ft

680 mm

Engine

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric

303 HP

223 kW

Transmission

Note

Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.83 ft

1775 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Maximum Width over Tires

9.92 ft

3009 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

8.17 ft

2500 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Height - Top of Hood

9.17 ft

2818 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

3587 mm

Engine

Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249

299 HP

223 kW

Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396

1261 ft·lbf

1710 N·m

Sound

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

70 dB(A)

Weights

Note

Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.8 m³ (6.28 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

8.17 ft

2500 mm

Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift

13.5 ft

4140 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift

12.58 ft

3843 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Overall Length - Without Bucket

26.67 ft

8109 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Wheel Base

11.67 ft

3550 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15.75 ft

4793 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Overall Length - Without Bucket

25.58 ft

7774 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

71 degrees

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

3587 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.58 ft

3522 mm

Engine

Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm

1220 ft·lbf

1654 N·m

Dimensions - High Lift

Hinge Pin Height at Carry

2.58 ft

778 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

14.67 ft

4458 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Rack Back at Ground

39 degrees

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Tread Width

7.33 ft

2230 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.58 ft

3522 mm

Wheel Base

11.67 ft

3550 mm

Engine

Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

1275 ft·lbf

1728 N·m

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Rack Back - Carry Height

50 degrees

Operating Specifications

Note (1)

For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Note

All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Height - Top of Hood

9.17 ft

2818 mm

Transmission

Reverse - 4

24.5 mile/h

39.5 km/h

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.83 ft

1775 mm

Tread Width

7.33 ft

2230 mm

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Maximum Width over Tires

9.92 ft

3009 mm

Sound

Note (3)

***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.

Operating Specifications

Note (2)

Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft

434 mm

Engine

Note

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes.

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Rack Back at Ground

41 degrees

Dimensions - High Lift

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft

434 mm

Rack Back - Carry Height

49 degrees

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

56 degrees

Sound

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

108 LWA***

Dimensions - High Lift

Note

All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range

3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)

Standard/Optional

Standard Equipment

NOTE

POWER TRAIN

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES

LINKAGE

HYDRAULICS

FLUIDS

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Optional Equipment

NOTE

POWER TRAIN

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING

CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES

HYDRAULICS

FLUIDS

STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS

LINKAGE

WORK TOOLS

OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

PURPOSE BULT SPECIALTY MODELS

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