972

Medium Wheel Loaders 972

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Key Specs

Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002
339 hp
253 kW
Operating Weight
54858 lb
24890 kg
Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002
344 hp (metric)
344 hp (metric)

Overview

High Production for Efficient Operation

The Cat® 972 Wheel Loader brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies, helping to boost operator efficiencies and deliver consistent high bucket fill factors, resulting in highly efficient productivity. Long service intervals help to reduce your downtime. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation, delivering great performance, reliability, durability, and versatility, resulting in a machine that is built to meet your needs.

Benefits

Excellent Productivity

Auto front differential lock,* improved neutralizer engagement,** and updated on-board job-aids help to deliver great machine performance.

* Where applicable
** 972 (14B) compared to the 972 (14A)

Efficient Operation

Save time and money with long service intervals, in-cab maintenance reminders, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and expanded Remote Services capability.

Built In Safety

Spacious cab layout with floor to ceiling windshield, left footrest for added stability, along with a 4-point seat belt kit with retractors help you to work more safely.

Features At A Glance

Specifications Standard Equipment Optional Equipment

Product Specifications for 972

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Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 339 hp 253 kW
Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 344 hp (metric) 344 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat® C9.3B Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 343 hp 256 kW
Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 348 hp (metric) 348 hp (metric)
Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 321 hp 239 kW
Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 326 hp (metric) 326 hp (metric)
Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 1375 lbf·ft 1864 N·m
Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 1388 kW 1882 N·m
Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 1316 lbf·ft 1785 N·m
Displacement 567.5 in³ 9.3 l
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹
Note (1) 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.
Note (2) ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with following lower carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *For use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer. **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 1375 lb/ft 1864 N·m
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 (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel. 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 (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 1388 lb/ft 1882 N·m
Displacement 9.3 L 9.3 L
Operating Weight 54858 lb 24890 kg
Note Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE. Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, secondary steering, sound suppression, and a 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE.
Forward - 1 4.1 mile/h 6.7 km/h
Forward - 2 8.4 mile/h 13.4 km/h
Forward - 3 15 mile/h 24.1 km/h
Forward - 4 24.5 mile/h 39.5 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.5 mile/h 7.3 km/h
Reverse - 2 9.2 mile/h 14.8 km/h
Reverse - 3 16.5 mile/h 26.6 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 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 70 dB(A) 70 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 109 dB(A) 109 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ 69 dB(A) 69 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² 108 dB(A) 108 dB(A)
Note (1) ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives.
Note (2) ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - 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.
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 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn 35919 lb 16297 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection 38582 lb 17505 kg
Breakout Force 44072 lbf 196 kN
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.
Fuel Tank 80.1 gal (US) 303 l
DEF Tank 6.9 gal (US) 26 l
Cooling System 17.4 gal (US) 66 l
Crankcase 6.1 gal (US) 23 l
Transmission 15.5 gal (US) 58.5 l
Differential - Final Drives - Front 15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 15.1 gal (US) 57 l
Hydraulic Tank 30.1 gal (US) 114 l
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm 99 gal/min 373 l/min
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure 4496 psi 31000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.7 s 10.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.7 seconds 10.7 seconds
Height - Top of Hood 9.33 ft 2846 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 11.83 ft 3589 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 420 mm
Wheel Base 11.67 ft 3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 25.42 ft 7731 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.27 ft 682 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 14.58 ft 4464 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 12.58 ft 3842 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 56 ° 56 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 ° 49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.92 ft 3011 mm
Tread Width 7.25 ft 2230 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 56 degrees 56 degrees
Rack Back at Ground 39 degrees 39 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees 49 degrees
Height - Top of Hood 9.33 ft 2846 mm
Height - Top of ROPS 11.83 ft 3589 mm
Ground Clearance 1.33 ft 420 mm
Wheel Base 11.67 ft 3550 mm
Overall Length - Without Bucket 26.5 ft 8069 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height 2.5 ft 780 mm
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift 15.67 ft 4800 mm
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift 13.67 ft 4179 mm
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 ° 71 °
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 ° 49 °
Width over Tires (Loaded) 9.92 ft 3011 mm
Tread Width 7.25 ft 2230 mm
Note All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires.
Rack Back - Maximum Lift 71 degrees 71 degrees
Rack Back at Ground 37 degrees 37 degrees
Rack Back - Carry Height 49 degrees 49 degrees

972 Standard Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Operator Environment

  • Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
  • EH implement controls, parking brake
  • Steering, joystick
  • Seat belt, monitored
  • Seat, cloth, air suspension
  • Touchscreen display
  • Keypad, programmable buttons
  • Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
  • Sun visor, front, retractable
  • Sun visor, rear, retractable
  • Window, front, laminated

ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Payload scale
  • Autodig with Auto Set Tires
  • Operator ID & machine security
  • Application Profiles
  • Job Aids
  • Controls Help and eOMM (not available in all languages)
  • Key Features Inform
  • Bucket Carry Display Widget
  • Remote Flash

POWERTRAIN

  • Cat C9.3B engine
  • Electric fuel priming pump
  • Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
  • Engine, air precleaner
  • Axles, auto 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
  • Brake pedal neutralizer with decel function

HYDRAULICS

  • 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

ELECTRICAL

  • Starting and charging system, 24V
  • Starter, electric, heavy duty
  • Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 front roading lights with turn signals, 2 rearview lights

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
  • Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
  • Maintenance reminders

LINKAGE

  • Standard lift, Z-bar
  • Kickouts: lift and tilt

SAFETY

  • Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
  • Window cleaning platform, front
  • Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
  • Window cleaning platform, front

972 Optional Equipment

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  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Operator Environment

  • Door, remote opening system
  • Footrest
  • HMU steering wheel
  • Implement joystick (2V, 3V only)
  • 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
  • Mirrors, heated
  • Windows, front, heavy duty
  • Full cab window guard

ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGIES

  • Cat Advanced Payload
  • Cat Payload Printer with E-ticket

POWERTRAIN

  • Turbine, air precleaner
  • Radiator, high debris
  • Cooling fan, reversible
  • Axles, auto front and rear differential locks
  • Axles, ecology drains, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
  • Axles, oil cooler

HYDRAULICS

  • 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
  • Quick coupler control

ELECTRICAL

  • Cold start, 120V or 240V
  • Lights: roading with turn signals

MONITORING SYSTEM

  • Tire pressure monitor

LINKAGE

  • High lift, Z-bar

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • 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

SAFETY

  • Cat Detect rear radar system
  • Dedicated rearview screen
  • Multiview (360°) vision system
  • 4-point seat belt retractor
  • Reversing strobe lights (not compatible with roading arrangements)
  • Seat belt monitoring beacon
  • Secondary steering system, electrical (Standard where mandated)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Warning beacon

SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS

  • Aggregate handler
  • Waste and industrial
  • Steel Mill
  • Corrosion resistant

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