972M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4
The Cat® 972M Wheel Loader offers significant fuel savings while lowering long-term costs. This machine meets emission standards and is designed to improve fuel economy without interrupting performance. The reliability, durability, and versatility results in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
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Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
299 HP
223 kW
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric
341 HP
251 kW
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995
337 HP
251 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
303 HP
223 kW
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396
331 HP
247 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349
299 HP
223 kW
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric
336 HP
247 kW
Displacement
568 in³
9.3 l
Engine Model
Cat C9.3
Weights
Operating Weight
54871 lb
24897 kg
Buckets
Bucket Capacities
3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force
44075 lbf
196 kN
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
38396 lb
17421 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
35626 lb
16164 kg
Transmission
Forward - 1
4.2 mile/h
6.7 km/h
Forward - 3
14.4 mile/h
23.2 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.7 mile/h
7.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
9.3 mile/h
15 km/h
Forward - 2
8.1 mile/h
13.1 km/h
Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h
26.5 km/h
Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm
95 gal/min
360 l/min
Implement Pump Type
Variable Displacement Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 s
10.7 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
31000 kPa
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
18.9 gal (US)
71.6 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Fuel Tank
79.8 gal (US)
302 l
Transmission
14.3 gal (US)
54 l
Hydraulic Tank
33 gal (US)
125 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US)
57 l
Crankcase
6.5 gal (US)
24.5 l
Sound
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)
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)
69 dB(A)
Service Refill Capacities
DEF Tank
4.4 gal (US)
16.8 l
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.25 ft
680 mm
Engine
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
303 HP
223 kW
Transmission
Note
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.83 ft
1775 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Maximum Width over Tires
9.92 ft
3009 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.17 ft
2500 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Height - Top of Hood
9.17 ft
2818 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Height - Top of ROPS
11.75 ft
3587 mm
Engine
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249
299 HP
223 kW
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
1261 ft·lbf
1710 N·m
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Weights
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.
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.17 ft
2500 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
13.5 ft
4140 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
12.58 ft
3843 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Overall Length - Without Bucket
26.67 ft
8109 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Wheel Base
11.67 ft
3550 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
15.75 ft
4793 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Overall Length - Without Bucket
25.58 ft
7774 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
71 degrees
Height - Top of ROPS
11.75 ft
3587 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.58 ft
3522 mm
Engine
Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm
1220 ft·lbf
1654 N·m
Dimensions - High Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.58 ft
778 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
14.67 ft
4458 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Tread Width
7.33 ft
2230 mm
Dimensions - High Lift
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
11.58 ft
3522 mm
Wheel Base
11.67 ft
3550 mm
Engine
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
1275 ft·lbf
1728 N·m
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Carry Height
50 degrees
Operating Specifications
Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Height - Top of Hood
9.17 ft
2818 mm
Transmission
Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h
39.5 km/h
Dimensions - High Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.83 ft
1775 mm
Tread Width
7.33 ft
2230 mm
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Maximum Width over Tires
9.92 ft
3009 mm
Sound
Note (3)
***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
Operating Specifications
Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft
434 mm
Engine
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.
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back at Ground
41 degrees
Dimensions - High Lift
Ground Clearance
1.42 ft
434 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
Dimensions - Standard Lift
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees
Sound
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
108 LWA***
Dimensions - High Lift
Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
Emissions
Tier 4/Stage IV
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Range
3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)
Standard Equipment
NOTE
POWER TRAIN
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
LINKAGE
HYDRAULICS
FLUIDS
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
