Caterpillar 972M Wheel Loader
Dimensions
Dimensions - High Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42ft in
Wheel Base
11.67ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
8.17ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.83ft in
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft in
Height - Top Of Hood
9.17ft in
Height - Top Of Rops
11.75ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Carry
2.58ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
15.75ft in
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
13.5ft in
Maximum Width Over Tires
9.92ft in
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.67ft in
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Rack Back At Ground
39 degrees
Tread Width
7.33ft in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42ft in
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight
8.17ft in
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift
12.58ft in
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch
5.83ft in
Maximum Width Over Tires
9.92ft in
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Tread Width
7.33ft in
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe
11.58ft in
Height - Top Of Hood
9.17ft in
Overall Length - Without Bucket
25.58ft in
Height - Top Of Rops
11.75ft in
Rack Back At Ground
41 degrees
Hinge Pin Height At Carry
2.25ft in
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Wheel Base
11.67ft in
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift
14.67ft in
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
568cu in
Net Power - Iso 9249
299hp
Engine Model
Cat C9.3 ACERT
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.
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995
1275lb ft
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396
1261lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249
299hp
Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm
1220lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric
303hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349
299hp
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric
303hp
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 Rpm
1204lb ft
Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396
331hp
Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 14396 - Metric
336hp
Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995
337hp
Maximum Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric
341hp
Operational
Operating Weight
54871lb
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.2mph
Forward - 2
8.1mph
Forward - 3
14.4mph
Forward - 4
24.5mph
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1
4.7mph
Reverse - 2
9.3mph
Reverse - 3
16.5mph
Reverse - 4
24.5mph
Weights
Operating Weight
54871lb
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.
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
3.20-9.94 m (4.19-13.0 yd)
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 s
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
Operating Specifications
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
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
79.8gal
Crankcase
6.5gal
Def Tank
4.4gal
Hydraulic Tank
33gal
Transmission
14.3gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1gal
Sound
Note (1)
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note (2)
**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
Note (3)
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.?
Note
*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (Iso 6396:2008)
70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed At Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
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)
With Cooling Fan Speed At 70% Of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (Iso 6395:2008)**
108 LWA***
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
3.20-9.94 m (4.19-13.0 yd)
Engine - Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent
Emissions
Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
