972M Wheel Loader | Cat

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249	299 HP 223 kW
Emissions	Tier 4/Stage IV 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 Cat C9.3
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric	303 HP 223 kW
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
Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm	1220 ft·lbf 1654 N·m
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995	1275 ft·lbf 1728 N·m
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. 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.

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

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
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.
Reverse - 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 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
DEF Tank	4.4 gal (US) 16.8 l

Sound

Note (1)	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 - 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. 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)* 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)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)	70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Note (3)	*European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. *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* 108 LWA*

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Hinge Pin Height at Carry	2.25 ft 680 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch	5.83 ft 1775 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	8.17 ft 2500 mm
Height - Top of ROPS	11.75 ft 3587 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	12.58 ft 3843 mm
Wheel Base	11.67 ft 3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket	25.58 ft 7774 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft 3522 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	14.67 ft 4458 mm
Tread Width	7.33 ft 2230 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height	50 degrees 50 degrees
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Height - Top of Hood	9.17 ft 2818 mm
Maximum Width over Tires	9.92 ft 3009 mm
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft 434 mm
Rack Back at Ground	41 degrees 41 degrees
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	56 degrees 56 degrees

Dimensions - High Lift

Maximum Width over Tires	9.92 ft 3009 mm
Height - Top of Hood	9.17 ft 2818 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight	8.17 ft 2500 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift	13.5 ft 4140 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket	26.67 ft 8109 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift	15.75 ft 4793 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift	71 degrees 71 degrees
Height - Top of ROPS	11.75 ft 3587 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry	2.58 ft 778 mm
Rack Back at Ground	39 degrees 39 degrees
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe	11.58 ft 3522 mm
Wheel Base	11.67 ft 3550 mm
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch	5.83 ft 1775 mm
Tread Width	7.33 ft 2230 mm
Ground Clearance	1.42 ft 434 mm
Rack Back - Carry Height	49 degrees 49 degrees
Note	All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.