CAT 972M XE Wheel Loader

Engine Details

Displacement 568 cu in (9.4 L)
Net Power – Iso 9249 311 hp (232 kw)
Engine Model Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Maximum Net Torque – 1,200 Rpm 1193 lb ft (1617.5 Nm)
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Sae J1995 1275 lb ft (1728.7 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – 1,600 Rpm – Sae J1349 311 hp (232 kw)
Maximum Net Power – 1,600 Rpm – Iso 9249 311 hp (232 kw)
Peak Gross Torque – 1,200 Rpm – Iso 14396 1260 lb ft (1708.4 Nm)
Maximum Net Power – Sae J1349/Iso 9249 311 hp (232 kw)

Weights

Note *For 4.8 m3 (6.28 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE.
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 1,600 Rpm 103 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 – Maximum Pressure – Optional 3rd/4th Function 2999 psi
Implement System – Maximum Flow – Optional 3rd/4th Function 69 gal/min

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 19 gal (72 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 82.7 gal (313.1 L)
Crankcase 6.5 gal (24.7 L)
Hydraulic Tank 33 gal (125 L)
Transmission 15.9 gal (60.2 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) The 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 107 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level – Sae J88:2013 76 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level – Iso 6396:2008 67 dB(A)
Note (4) Hearing protection 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

Transmission – Virtual Gears

Reverse – 1 4.1 mph (6.6 km/h)
Reverse – 2 7.7 mph (12.4 km/h)
Reverse – 3 17.1 mph (27.6 km/h)
Forward – 1 4.1 mph (6.6 km/h)
Forward – 2 7.7 mph (12.4 km/h)
Forward – 3 13.5 mph (21.8 km/h)
Forward – 4 24.4 mph (39.3 km/h)
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