Caterpillar 972K Wheel Loader
Units
Specifications
Engine
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C9.3 ACERT
Net Power
288hp
Gross Power
322hp
Max Torque
1051lb ft
Bore
4.5in
Stroke
5.9in
Net Power - Iso 9249
288hp
Engine Model
Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995
1051lb ft
Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349
985lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249
288hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349
288hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
292hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric
292hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269
288hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric
292hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995
318hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric
322hp
Operational
Operating Weight
57770lb
Fuel Capacity
101gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
52.3gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
17.4gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity
13.2gal
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
4
Max Speed - Forward
22.9mph
Max Speed - Reverse
26.2mph
Forward - 1
4.4mph
Forward - 2
7.8mph
Forward - 3
13.3mph
Forward - 4
22.9mph
Reverse - 1
5mph
Reverse - 2
8.9mph
Reverse - 3
15.2mph
Reverse - 4
26.2mph
Weights
Operating Weight
57770lb
Tires
Tires
Choices
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
2.90 m3-9.90 m3 (3.75 yd3-13.00 yd3)
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting
4496psi
Pump Flow Capacity
90gal/min
Raise Time
5.9sec
Dump Time
2sec
Axles
Front
Fixed
Rear
Oscillating ?13 degrees
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
PISTON
Axles
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall
19.5in
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.3 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.4 s
Steering System - Pump Type
Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position
5.9 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise
2 s
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow
79.3 gal/min
Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure
3000 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,275 Rpm
90 gal/min
Brakes
Brakes
Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
44075lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1*
35963lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires**
38884lb
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
17.4gal
Crankcase
6.5gal
Hydraulic Tank
52.3gal
Fuel Tank - Standard
101gal
Transmission
13.2gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front
16.9gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
16.9gal
Sound
Standards
Standards
Cab
Rops/Fops
Meets SAE and ISO standards
