CAT 972M (2015) Wheel Loader

Engine Details

Displacement 568 cu in (9.4 L)
Bore 4.6 in (115.1 mm)
Stroke 5.9 in (149.1 mm)
Net Power – Iso 9249 299 hp (223 kw)
Engine Model Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Sae J1995 1275 lb ft (1728.7 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349 299 hp (223 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – Sae J1995 337 hp (251.4 kw)
Maximum Net Power – Sae J1349 299 hp (223 kw)
Maximum Gross Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 337 hp (251.4 kw)
Maximum Net Torque – 1,100 Rpm – Sae J1349 1220 lb ft (1654.1 Nm)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 54871 lb (24889.1 kg)

Transmission

Forward – 1 4.2 mph (6.8 km/h)
Forward – 2 8.1 mph (13.1 km/h)
Forward – 3 14.4 mph (23.2 km/h)
Forward – 4 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h)
Reverse – 1 4.7 mph (7.6 km/h)
Reverse – 2 9.3 mph (15 km/h)
Reverse – 3 16.5 mph (26.6 km/h)
Reverse – 4 24.9 mph (40.1 km/h)

Weights

Operating Weight 54871 lb (24889.1 kg)

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 19.5 in (495.3 mm)

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 44075 lb (19992.1 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – With Tire Deflection 35626 lb (16159.7 kg)
Static Tipping Load – Full 37 Degrees Turn – No Tire Deflection 38396 lb (17416.2 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 18.9 gal (71.6 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 82.7 gal (313.1 L)
Crankcase 6.5 gal (24.7 L)
Hydraulic Tank 33 gal (125 L)
Transmission 15.5 gal (58.7 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 15.1 gal (57.2 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 15.1 gal (57.2 L)
Note *Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
Def Tank* 4.4 gal (16.7 L)

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
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