972
Product description
The Cat® 972 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies as a standard offering, boosting operator efficiencies and delivering increased productivity. Extended service intervals lower maintenance costs. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002 - 339HP
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014 - 342HP
- Engine Model - Cat C9.3B
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - 321HP
- Note (1) - Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV 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.
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 - 1316ft-lb
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 - 1375lb/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
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 - 1388lb/ft
- Displacement - 9.3 L
Weights
- Operating Weight - 54858lb
- 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
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range - 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1 - 4.1mile/h
- Forward - 2 - 8.4mile/h
- Forward - 3 - 15mile/h
- Forward - 4 - 24.5mile/h
- Note - Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
- Reverse - 1 - 4.5mile/h
- Reverse - 2 - 9.2mile/h
- Reverse - 3 - 16.5mile/h
- Reverse - 4 - 24.5mile/h
Sound
- Note (1) - ** 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.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level* - 108
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 69dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 109dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) - 76
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 70dB(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).
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force - 44072lb
- Note (1) - 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.
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection - 17505kg
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection - 35919lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System - 17.4gal (US)
- Crankcase - 6.1gal (US)
- DEF Tank - 6.9gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front - 15.1gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear - 15.1gal (US)
- Fuel Tank - 80.1gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank - 30.1gal (US)
- Transmission - 15.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure - 4496psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm - 99gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total - 10.7 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.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - 8.1ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch - 5.1ft
- Ground Clearance - 1.4ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe - 11.8ft
- Height - Top of Hood - 9.5ft
- Height - Top of ROPS - 11.1ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry - 2.6ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15.9ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift - 13.8ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket - 26.6ft
- Tread Width - 7.3ft
- Wheel Base - 11.8ft
- Rack Back at Ground - 37 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift - 71 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height - 49 degrees
- Width over Tires (Loaded) - 9.11ft
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch - 5.1ft
- Ground Clearance - 420mm
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe - 3527mm
- Height - Top of Hood - 2846mm
- Height - Top of ROPS - 3589mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry - 2.2ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 4464mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift - 3843mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket - 7731mm
- Tread Width - 7.3ft
- Wheel Base - 3550mm
- Rack Back at Ground - 39 degrees
- Width over Tires (Loaded) - 9.11ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight - 8ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift - 56 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height - 49 degrees
Standard Equipment:
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- Operator Environment
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- Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
- EH implement controls, parking brake
- Steering, joystick
- Seat, cloth, air suspension
- Touchscreen display
- Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
- Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
- Sun visor, front, retractable
- Sun visor, rear, retractable
- Window cleaning platform, front
- Window, front, laminated
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- On-board Technologies
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- Cat Payload scale
- Autodig with Auto Set Tires
- Operator ID & machine security
- Application Profiles
- Job Aids
- Controls Help and eOMM
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- Power Train
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- Cat C9.3B engine
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
- Engine, air precleaner
- Axles, front differential lock
- Transmission, planetary, automatic powershift
- Torque converter with lock-up
- Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
- Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
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- Hydraulics
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- Implement system, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
- Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
- Ride control, dual accumulators
- Oil sampling valves, Cat XT™ hoses
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- Electrical
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- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearvision lights
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- Monitoring System
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- Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
- Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
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- Linkage
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- Standard lift, Z-bar
- Kickouts: lift and tilt
Optional Equipment:
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- Operator Environment
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- Door, remote opening system
- HMU steering wheel
- Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
- Entertainment radio (DAB+)
- CB radio ready
- Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
- Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/ cooled
- Multiview (360�) vision system
- Cat Detect rear radar system
- Dedicated rearview screen
- Mirrors, heated
- Full cab window guard
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- On-board Technologies
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- Cat Advanced Payload
- Cat Payload Printer
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- Power Train
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- Turbine, air precleaner
- Radiator, high debris
- Cooling fan, reversible
- Axles, auto differential locks front and rear
- Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
- Axles, oil cooler
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- Hydraulics
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- 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
- Quick coupler control
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- Electrical
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- Cold start, 120V or 240V
- Lights: LED
- Warning beacon
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- Monitoring System
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- Reversing strobe lights
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- Linkage
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- High lift, Z-bar
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- Additional Equipment
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- Cat Autolube system
- Fenders, extensions or roading
- Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- High-speed oil change system
- Rear cab access
- Toolbox
- Wheel chocks
- Secondary steering system, electrical
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- Special Configurations
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- Aggregate handler
- Steel Mill
- Corrosion resistant