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972 XE
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Engine

Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 339 HP - - -
Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 343 HP - - -
Engine Model Cat C9.3B C15 Cat® Cat® C18 ™ Cat C13
Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 316 HP - - -
Note (1) Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. - - Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Note (2) The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. - - The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1287 ft-lb - - -
Displacement 9.3 L 927 in² 1105 in³ 12.5L
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1375 lb/ft - - 1620 lb/ft
Note (3) Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h - - Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1388 lb/ft - - 1636 lb/ft
Peak Power Speed - 1600 1,500 rpm -
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 - 456 HP - -
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - 449 HP - -
Net Power - SAE J1349 - 373 HP 538 HP -
Rated Speed - 2000 1,700 rpm -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - 373 HP - -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN) - 378 HP - -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - 373 HP - -
Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) - 378 HP - -
Bore - 5.4 in 5.7 in -
Stroke - 6.75 in 7.2 in -
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - 1778 lb/ft 2230 ft·lbf -
Torque Rise - 16% 58% -
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 -
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - - 580 HP -
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - - 588 HP -
Net Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - - - 404 HP
Engine Power @ 1,700 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 - - - 432 HP
Gross Power @ 1,700 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 - - - 436 HP
Net Torque @ 1,100 rpm – ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - - - 1515 lb/ft

Weights

Operating Weight 54858 lb - - 78264 lb
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, second - - Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), secondary steering, soun

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³ - - 4.8-17.2 m³ 6.25-22.5 yd³

Transmission

Forward - 1 4.1 mile/h 5 mile/h - 3.9 mile/h
Forward - 2 8.4 mile/h 8 mile/h - 7.3 mile/h
Forward - 3 15 mile/h - - 13 mile/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h - - 24.5 mile/h
Note Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. - - Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L4 tires with 914 mm (36 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1 4.5 mile/h 5 mile/h - 4.4 mile/h
Reverse - 2 9.2 mile/h 8 mile/h - 8.4 mile/h
Reverse - 3 16.5 mile/h - - 17.4 mile/h
Reverse - 4 24.5 mile/h - - -
Transmission Type - Cat planetary power shift Cat switched reluctance electric drive -
Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 14 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Forward 4 - 24 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16 mile/h - -
Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - 25.4 mile/h - -
Forward 1 (virtual) - - 4.3 mile/h -
Forward 2 (virtual) - - 7 mile/h -
Forward 3 (virtual) - - 13.8 mile/h -
Forward 4 (virtual) - - 20 mile/h -
Reverse 1 (virtual) - - 4.3 mile/h -
Reverse 2 (virtual) - - 7 mile/h -
Reverse 3 (virtual) - - 17.5 mile/h -

Sound

Note (1) ** 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.”
Note (2) ***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* 108 - - 107
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 69 dB(A) - - 70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) 109 dB(A) - - 110 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) 76 - - 75
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) 70 dB(A) - - 70 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. - - -

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.717 metric tonnes (2.995 tons).

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force 44072 lb - - 59060 lbf
Note (1) For a machine configuration as defined under Weight. - - For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
Note (2) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. - - Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection 17505 kg - - 22418 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection 35919 lb - - 46526 lb
Operating Weight - Standard - 97785 lb 116362 lb -
Operating Weight - High Lift - 104005 lb 119618 lb -
Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) 12.5 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - 14 ton (US) 16 ton (US) -
Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) - -
Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) - 12.1 ton (US) - -
Bucket Capacity Range - 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -
Cat Truck Match - Standard - 770/735/740/745 - -
Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 772/773 - -
Operating Weight - - 116362 lb -

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) - - 13.7 gal (US)
Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) 9 gal (US) - 9.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) - - 5.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) - 49 gal (US) 24.3 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) - 49 gal (US) 24.3 gal (US)
Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 141 gal (US) 147 gal (US) 112.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) - - 40.4 gal (US)
Transmission 15.5 gal (US) 20 gal (US) 16 gal (US) 20.3 gal (US)
Fuel Tank - Short Lift - 127 gal (US) - -
Cooling Systems - 26 gal (US) - -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 6 gal (US) 8.7 gal (US) -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front - 49 gal (US) - -
Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear - 45 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 87 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only - 34 gal (US) - -
Cooling System - Jacket Water - - 30 gal (US) -
Cooling Systems - Power Train - - 8 gal (US) -
Engine Crankcase - - 16 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Implement/Steering - - 126 gal (US) -
Note - - All nonroad Tier 4 Final/Stage V diesel engines are required to use: – The machine has the flexibility to run on either ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD with 15 ppm of sulfur or less). – Cat engines are compatible with the following renewable, alternati -

Hydraulic System

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi - - 4975 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm 99 gal/min - - 119 gal/min
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.7 seconds - - 10.1 seconds

Dimensions

Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires. - - All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 6.1 m3 (8.0 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 875/65R29 VLTS L4 radial tires.

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 8.1 ft - - 9.4 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - - 6.3 ft
Ground Clearance 1.4 ft - - 1.4 ft
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 11.8 ft - - 12.4 ft
Height - Top of Hood 9.5 ft - - 10 ft
Height - Top of ROPS 11.1 ft - - 12.6 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2.6 ft - - 2.11 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.9 ft - - 16.1 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.8 ft - - 13.4 ft
Overall Length - Without Bucket 26.6 ft - - 29.11 ft
Tread Width 7.3 ft - - 8.4 ft
Wheel Base 11.8 ft - - 12.6 ft
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - - 11.5 ft
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees - - -
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 degrees - - -
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees - - -

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch 5.1 ft - - 6.3 ft
Ground Clearance 420 mm - - 428 mm
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe 3527 mm - - 3736 mm
Height - Top of Hood 2846 mm - - 3036 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 3589 mm - - 3801 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry 2.2 ft - - 2.7 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 4464 mm - - 4741 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 3843 mm - - 3902 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 7731 mm - - 8597 mm
Tread Width 7.3 ft - - 8.4 ft
Wheel Base 3550 mm - - 3800 mm
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.11 ft - - 11.5 ft
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees - - -
Rack Back at Ground 39 degrees - - -
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight 8 ft - - 8.95 ft
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 56 degrees - - -

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - Load Sense EH-Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing -
Lift/Tilt System - Pump - 2 × 110 cc variable displacement Variable displacement piston -
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - 123 gal/min - -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4050 psi 4757 psi -
Lift Cylinder - Bore - 7.5 in 8.7 in -
Lift Cylinder - Stroke - 45 in 41.3 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Bore - 6.7 in 8.7 in -
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - 28.4 in 27 in -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm - - 153 gal/min -

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - 4.5 s 4.5 s -
Raise - 9 s 8 s -
Dump - 3.5 s 2.2 s -
Lower - 5.2 s - -
Lower Float Down - 4.3 s 3.5 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - 21.3 s 18.2 s -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit - Load Sense Pilot, load sensing -
Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement Piston, variable displacement -
Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - 52 gal/min - -
Steering Cut Off Pressure - 4000 psi 4351 psi -
Total Steering Angle - 70° 86° -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,600 rpm - - 71.3 gal/min -
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - - 3.4 s -
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - - 5.6 s -

Axles

Front - Fixed Fixed -
Rear - Trunnion Trunnion -
Oscillation Angle - ±12.5° 13° -
Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement - ±8.5° - -

Brakes

Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011 -

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS - ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards -

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 112 dB(A) - -
Note -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) - -
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 110 dB(A) - -
Note -
  • The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.
  • Hearing protection may be neede
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft - -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.1 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.1 ft - -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 16.1 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 22.4 ft - -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length - 36.6 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 13.8 ft - -
Note -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft - -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.4 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 11.6 ft - -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 17.6 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 23.9 ft - -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length - 38 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.3 ft - -
Note -
  • All dimensions are approximate.
  • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft - -
Reach at Maximum Lift - 8 ft - -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.7 ft - -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft - -
Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised - 20.9 ft - -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length - 35 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.2 ft - -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.5 ft - -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 13.3 ft - -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.7 ft - -
Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft - -
Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft - -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft - -
B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft - -
Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft - -
Wheel Base - 12.5 ft - -
Maximum Overall Length - 35.4 ft - -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.6 ft - -

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - 109 dB(A) -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - - 72 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - 110 dB(A) -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.9 ft -
Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 3.1 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 14 ft -
Wheel Base - - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - - 39.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.9 ft -
Ground to Center of Axles - - 3.2 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 11.9 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 18 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 24.5 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 6.5 ft -
Note - - Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height. -

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.9 ft -
Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 3.1 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 15.3 ft -
Wheel Base - - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - - 40.7 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.9 ft -
Ground to Center of Axles - - 3.2 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 13.3 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 19.3 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 25.8 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 6.8 ft -
Note - - Specs are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3) rock bucket and Michelin XLDD2 with 978 mm (3.2 ft) centerline of rear axle height. -

Dimensions - Millyard Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - - 10.9 ft -
Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 3.1 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Fork Tip - - 16.5 ft -
Wheel Base - - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - - 41.9 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 1.9 ft -
Ground to Center of Front Axle - - 3.2 ft -
Fork Height with Level Arms - - 8.1 ft -
Fork Top Clamp Opening - - 13.1 ft -
Fork Height at Maximum Lift - - 17.2 ft -
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - - 16.1 ft -
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - - -39.4 ° -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities - - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -

Sustainability

Recyclability - - 96% -
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