972M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4
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.
| Reverse - 4 | 39.5 km/h |
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| Reverse - 3 | 26.5 km/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius. |
| Reverse - 1 | 7.6 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 15 km/h |
| Forward - 1 | 6.7 km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 13.1 km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 23.2 km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 39.5 km/h |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) |
| Breakout Force | 196 kN |
| 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. |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 16164 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 17421 kg |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 | 223 kW |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 | 247 kW |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm | 1654 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. |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 | 1728 N·m |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1710 N·m |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 223 kW |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 247 kW |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 | 223 kW |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric | 223 kW |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 | 251 kW |
| Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric | 251 kW |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 223 kW |
| Displacement | 9.3 l |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Note (2) | **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 70 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A) |
| 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 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 7774 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4458 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 680 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 3843 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 8109 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4793 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 778 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 4140 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125 l |
| Fuel Tank | 302 l |
| DEF Tank | 16.8 l |
| Transmission | 54 l |
| Cooling System | 71.6 l |
| Crankcase | 24.5 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 57 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 57 l |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 31000 kPa |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 360 l/min |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s |
| 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. |
| Operating Weight | 24897 kg |
| Bucket Range | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) |
