972M Wheel Loader | Cat

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	298 HP 222 kW
Emissions	Tier 3/Stage IIIA Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric	329 HP 242 kW
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995	330 HP 246 kW
Engine Model	Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3
Displacement	568 in³ 9.3 l
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396	325 HP 242 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric	302 HP 222 kW
Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric	334 HP 246 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349	298 HP 222 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249	298 HP 222 kW
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric	302 HP 222 kW
Maximum Net Torque - 1,000 rpm	1204 ft-lb 1632 N·m
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995	1275 ft-lb 1728 N·m
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396	1261 ft-lb 1710 N·m

Weights

Operating Weight

54871 lb 24897 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. 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 m³ (4.19-13 yd³) 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13 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
Note (1)	For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight." 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. Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Transmission

Reverse - 2	9.3 mile/h 15 km/h
Forward - 1	4.2 mile/h 6.7 km/h
Reverse - 1	4.7 mile/h 7.6 km/h
Forward - 4	24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Forward - 3	14.4 mile/h 23.2 km/h
Forward - 2	8.1 mile/h 13.1 km/h
Reverse - 3	16.5 mile/h 26.5 km/h
Reverse - 4	24.5 mile/h 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. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4496 psi 31000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total	10.7 s 10.7 s
Implement Pump Type	Variable Displacement Piston Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm	95 gal/min 360 l/min

Service Refill Capacities

Differential - Final Drives - Rear	15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Transmission	15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l
Cooling System	18.9 gal (US) 71.6 l
Crankcase	6.5 gal (US) 24.5 l
Hydraulic Tank	33 gal (US) 125 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front	15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Fuel Tank	79.8 gal (US) 302 l

Sound

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)	109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)	76 dB(A)* 76 dB(A)*
Note	Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. 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) 70 dB(A)

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Tread Width	7.33 ft 2230 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch	5.83 ft 1775 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry	2.25 ft 680 mm
Height - Top of ROPS	11.75 ft 3587 mm
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft 434 mm
Rack Back at Ground	41 degrees 41 degrees
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft 3522 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	14.67 ft 4458 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	8.17 ft 2500 mm
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Wheel Base	11.67 ft 3550 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 degrees 56 degrees
Maximum Width over Tires	9.92 ft 3009 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	12.58 ft 3843 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket	25.58 ft 7774 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height	50 degrees 50 degrees
Height - Top of Hood	9.25 ft 2818 mm

Dimensions - High Lift

Height - Top of Hood	9.25 ft 2818 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket	26.67 ft 8109 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	8.17 ft 2500 mm
Wheel Base	11.67 ft 3550 mm
Maximum Width over Tires	9.92 ft 3009 mm
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft 434 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry	2.58 ft 778 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 degrees 49 degrees
Tread Width	7.33 ft 2230 mm
Rack Back at Ground	39 degrees 39 degrees
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	15.75 ft 4793 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch	5.83 ft 1775 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	71 degrees 71 degrees
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.5 ft 4140 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft 3522 mm
Height - Top of ROPS	11.75 ft 3587 mm