972
The Cat® 972 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Extended service intervals lower maintenance costs. Improved performance, ...
Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 339HP
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
- 342HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 321HP
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 1316ft-lb
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
- 1375lb/ft
- Note (3)
- Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
- 1388lb/ft
- Displacement
- 9.3 L
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 54858lb
- Note
- Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, second
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4.1mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 8.4mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 15mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
- Reverse - 1
- 4.5mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.2mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.5mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5mile/h
Sound
- Note (1)
- ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
- Note (2)
- ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
- 108
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 69dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 109dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 70dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
- Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 44072lb
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 17505kg
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 35919lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 17.4gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.9gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 80.1gal (US)
- Transmission
- 15.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
- 99gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.7 seconds
Dimensions
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.1ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.8ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.5ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.1ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.6ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.9ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.8ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.6ft
- Tread Width
- 7.3ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.8ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 37 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11ft
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1ft
- Ground Clearance
- 420mm
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 3527mm
- Height - Top of Hood
- 2846mm
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 3589mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.2ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 4464mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 3843mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 7731mm
- Tread Width
- 7.3ft
- Wheel Base
- 3550mm
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees