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The 972M Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to help meet your expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. Deep system integration results in a machine built to help you reduce emissions, improve performance and improve fuel economy. All of this is done without interrupting machine performance and making it seamless to you. This machine deliversthe reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine.
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 299 HP |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric | 341 HP |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 | 337 HP |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric | 303 HP |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 | 331 HP |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 | 299 HP |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 336 HP |
| Displacement | 568 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 303 HP |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 | 299 HP |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1261 ft·lbf |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm | 1220 ft·lbf |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 | 1275 ft·lbf |
| 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. |
| Operating Weight | 54871 lb |
| 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. |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) |
| Breakout Force | 44075 lbf |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38396 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 35626 lb |
| 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. |
| Forward - 1 | 4.2 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.4 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.7 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8.1 mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mile/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius. |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mile/h |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 95 gal/min |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi |
| Cooling System | 18.9 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 79.8 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 14.3 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.5 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 4.4 gal (US) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A) |
| Note (2) | **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. |
| 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 Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 70 dB(A) |
| Note (3) | ***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 (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.25 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.83 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.58 ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.67 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.33 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.17 ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.92 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.92 ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.17 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.5 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.67 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.75 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.58 ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.83 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.33 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Bucket Range | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) |
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