CAT 972M Wheel Loader

Dimensions – High Lift

Ground Clearance 1.42 ft in (0.44 m)
Wheel Base 11.67 ft in (3.56 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight 8.17 ft in (2.5 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch 5.83 ft in (1.78 m)
Height – Top Of Exhaust Pipe 11.58 ft in (3.53 m)
Height – Top Of Hood 9.17 ft in (2.8 m)
Height – Top Of ROPS 11.75 ft in (3.59 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Carry 2.58 ft in (0.79 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift 15.75 ft in (4.81 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift 13.5 ft in (4.12 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires 9.92 ft in (3.03 m)
Overall Length – Without Bucket 26.67 ft in (8.13 m)
Rack Back – Carry Height 49 degrees
Rack Back – Maximum Lift 71 degrees
Rack Back At Ground 39 degrees
Tread Width 7.33 ft in (2.24 m)
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Dimensions – Standard Lift

Ground Clearance 1.42 ft in (0.44 m)
Rack Back – Maximum Lift 56 degrees
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight 8.17 ft in (2.5 m)
Lift Arm Clearance At Maximum Lift 12.58 ft in (3.84 m)
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch 5.83 ft in (1.78 m)
Maximum Width Over Tires 9.92 ft in (3.03 m)
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Tread Width 7.33 ft in (2.24 m)
Height – Top Of Exhaust Pipe 11.58 ft in (3.53 m)
Height – Top Of Hood 9.17 ft in (2.8 m)
Overall Length – Without Bucket 25.58 ft in (7.8 m)
Height – Top Of ROPS 11.75 ft in (3.59 m)
Rack Back At Ground 41 degrees
Hinge Pin Height At Carry 2.25 ft in (0.69 m)
Rack Back – Carry Height 50 degrees
Wheel Base 11.67 ft in (3.56 m)
Hinge Pin Height At Maximum Lift 14.67 ft in (4.48 m)

Engine Details

Displacement 568 cu in (9.4 L)
Net Power – Iso 9249 299 hp (223 kw)
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 1275 lb ft (1728.7 Nm)
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Iso 14396 1261 lb ft (1709.7 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Iso 9249 299 hp (223 kw)
Maximum Net Torque – 1,100 Rpm 1220 lb ft (1654.1 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Iso 9249 – Metric 303 hp (226 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349 299 hp (223 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,700 Rpm – Sae J1349 – Metric 303 hp (226 kw)
Maximum Net Torque – 1,000 Rpm 1204 lb ft (1632.5 Nm)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 14396 331 hp (246.9 kw)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Iso 14396 – Metric 336 hp (250.6 kw)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 337 hp (251.4 kw)
Maximum Power – 1,800 Rpm – Sae J1995 – Metric 341 hp (254.3 kw)

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 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse – 1 4.7 mph (7.6 km/h)
Reverse – 2 9.3 mph (15 km/h)
Reverse – 3 16.5 mph (26.6 km/h)
Reverse – 4 24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Weights

Operating Weight 54871 lb (24889.1 kg)
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 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 79.8 gal (302.1 L)
Crankcase 6.5 gal (24.7 L)
Def Tank 4.4 gal (16.7 L)
Hydraulic Tank 33 gal (125 L)
Transmission 14.3 gal (54.2 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 15.1 gal (57.2 L)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 15.1 gal (57.2 L)

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
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