CAT 972K Wheel Loader

Engine Details

Engine Make CAT
Engine Model C9.3 ACERT
Net Power 288 hp (214.8 kw)
Gross Power 322 hp (240.2 kw)
Max Torque 1051 lb ft (1425 Nm)
Bore 4.5 in (114.3 mm)
Stroke 5.9 in (149.9 mm)
Net Power – Iso 9249 288 hp (214.8 kw)
Engine Model Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Peak Gross Torque – 1,400 Rpm – Sae J1995 1051 lb ft (1425 Nm)
Peak Net Torque – 1,400 Rpm – Sae J1349 985 lb ft (1335.5 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 9249 288 hp (214.8 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1349 288 hp (214.8 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 9249 – Metric 292 hp (217.8 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1349 – Metric 292 hp (217.8 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Eec 80/1269 288 hp (214.8 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,800 Rpm – Eec 80/1269 – Metric 292 hp (217.8 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 318 hp (237.2 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 – Metric 322 hp (240.2 kw)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 57770 lb (26204.1 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 101 gal (382.4 L)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 52.3 gal (198 L)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 17.4 gal (65.9 L)
Transmission Fluid Capacity 13.2 gal (50 L)

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed – Forward 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h)
Max Speed – Reverse 26.2 mph (42.2 km/h)
Forward – 1 4.4 mph (7.1 km/h)
Forward – 2 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h)
Forward – 3 13.3 mph (21.5 km/h)
Forward – 4 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h)
Reverse – 1 5 mph (8.1 km/h)
Reverse – 2 8.9 mph (14.4 km/h)
Reverse – 3 15.2 mph (24.5 km/h)
Reverse – 4 26.2 mph (42.2 km/h)

Weights

Operating Weight 57770 lb (26204.1 kg)

Tires

Tires Choices

Buckets

Bucket Capacities 2.90 m3-9.90 m3 (3.75 yd3-13.00 yd3)

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting 4496 psi (30998.9 kPa)
Pump Flow Capacity 90 gal/min (340.7 L/min)
Raise Time 5.9 sec
Dump Time 2 sec

Axles

Front Fixed
Rear Oscillating ?13 degrees

Hydraulic System

Pump Type PISTON

Axles

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall 19.5 in (495.3 mm)

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 44075 lb (19992.1 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – Iso 14397-1* 35963 lb (16312.6 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – Rigid Tires** 38884 lb (17637.5 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17.4 gal (65.9 L)
Crankcase 6.5 gal (24.7 L)
Hydraulic Tank 52.3 gal (198 L)
Fuel Tank – Standard 101 gal (382.4 L)
Transmission 13.2 gal (50 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 16.9 gal (64 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 16.9 gal (64 L)

Sound

Standards Standards

Cab

ROPS/FOPS Meets SAE and ISO standards
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