Caterpillar 972M XE Wheel Loader
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
568cu in
Net Power - Iso 9249
311hp
Engine Model
Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm
1193lb ft
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995
1275lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349
311hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249
311hp
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396
1260lb ft
Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349/Iso 9249
311hp
Weights
Note
*For 4.8 m3 (6.28 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE.
Operating Weight*
54871lb
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
2.9-9.9 m? (3.75-13.0 yd?)
Axles
Front
Fixed
Rear
Oscillating ?13 degrees
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall
19.5in
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
Implement Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 1,600 Rpm
103 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position
6.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise
1.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down
3.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total
11 s
Implement System - Maximum Pressure - Optional 3rd/4th Function
2999 psi
Implement System - Maximum Flow - Optional 3rd/4th Function
69 gal/min
Brakes
Brakes
Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
44075lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection
35626lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection
38396lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
19gal
Fuel Tank
82.7gal
Crankcase
6.5gal
Hydraulic Tank
33gal
Transmission
15.9gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1gal
Note
*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
Def Tank*
4.4gal
Sound
Note (1)
The sound values are for specific operating conditions only.
Note (2)
Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)
Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained.
Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008
107 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013
76 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008
67 dB(A)
Note (4)
Hearing protection may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Cab
Rops/Fops
ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards
Transmission - Virtual Gears
Reverse - 1
4.1mph
Reverse - 2
7.7mph
Reverse - 3
17.1mph
Forward - 1
4.1mph
Forward - 2
7.7mph
Forward - 3
13.5mph
Forward - 4
24.4mph
