Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
568cu in
Bore
4.6in
Stroke
5.9in
Net Power - Iso 9249
299hp
Engine Model
Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995
1275lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349
299hp
Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995
337hp
Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349
299hp
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995
337hp
Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm - Sae J1349
1220lb ft
Operational
Operating Weight
54871lb
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.2mph
Forward - 2
8.1mph
Forward - 3
14.4mph
Forward - 4
24.9mph
Reverse - 1
4.7mph
Reverse - 2
9.3mph
Reverse - 3
16.5mph
Reverse - 4
24.9mph
Weights
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 2,200 Rpm
95 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 - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Flow
69 gal/min
Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Pressure
3000 psi
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
18.9gal
Fuel Tank
82.7gal
Crankcase
6.5gal
Hydraulic Tank
33gal
Transmission
15.5gal
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)
These 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
109 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013
76 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008
70 dB(A)
Note (4)
Hearing protection also 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
