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972M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4
Net Power – ISO 9249
299 HP
223 kW
Operating Weight
54871 lb
24897 kg
Bucket Capacities
3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)
3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)
Overview
The Cat® 972M Wheel Loader offers significant fuel savings while lowering long-term costs. This machine meets emission standards and is designed to improve fuel economy without interrupting performance. The reliability, durability, and versatility results in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
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Features
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
BUILT TO PERFORM
DO MORE WITH LESS FUEL
DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS
SAFELY HOME EVERY DAY
SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE
PURPOSE BUILT SPECIALTY MODELS
Details
Specifications
Engine
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) |
Operating Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV Tier 4/Stage IV |
Bucket Capacities
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bucket Range | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³) |
Standard Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Engine, Cat C9.3 meets Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent or Tier 4/Final/Stage IV emission standards
- Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) wih Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models)
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Economy Mode (selectable)
- Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
- Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
- Axles, ecology drains
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Brake wear indicators
- Parking brake, disc and caliper
- Fan, radiator, on demand
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
- Viscous mounts
- Multi-function 18 cm (7 in) color touch-screen display for rear vision camera, clock and machine parameters
- EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
- Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
- Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
- Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
- EH parking brake
- Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Coat hook (2)
- Cab air filter
- Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
- Horn, electric
- Light, two dome (cab)
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
- 2 receptables, 12V
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt, 51 mm (2 in) retractable, with indicator
- Sun visor, front
- Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Cab tie-off
COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM
- With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
- With following warning indicators: Regeneration; Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Transmission filter bypass
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
- Ignition key; start/stop switch
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Starting and charging system (24V)
- Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, 145-amp brushed
- Main disconnect switch
- Receptacle start (cables not included)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: Product Link
- Detect technologies: rear vision camera
LINKAGE
- Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
- Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic
HYDRAULICS
- Hydraulic system, load sensing
- Steering, load sensing
- Ride control, 2V
- Remote diagnostic pressure taps
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Oil sampling valves
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Hood, non-metallic power tilting
- Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
- Platform, window washing
- Auto idle shutdown
- Fenders, front with mud-flap/rear with extension
- Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
- Ether aid ready
- Grill, airborne debris
- Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
- Fuel cooler
- Grease zerks
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Precleaner rain cap
- Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
- Toolbox
- Vandlism protection caplocks
Optional Equipment
NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Axles – Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
- Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
- Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Door, remote opening system
- Cover, HVAC metallic
- EH controls, SAL 3rd function – Additional roller switch for 4th function
- EH controls, joyhstick lift and tilt – Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
- Filter, carbon fresh air
- Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth with Satellite Sirius XM
- Radio, CB ready
- Seat, heated air suspension
- Seat belt, 76 mm (3 in) retractable, with indicator
- Steering, EH wheel with directional FNR shifter and gear selector – Additional FNR with implement controls
- Roof, metallic
- Steering, secondary
- Sun visor, rear
- Windows, rubber mounted
- Windows, with front guard
- Windows, with heavy duty front guard
- Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Four additional auxiliary halogen cab mounted work lights or
- Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights with 2 LED work lights in the radiator grill and LED front turn signals also includes replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights (the standard offering and only roading light available is the halogen roading light)
- Warning amber strobe beacon
- Reversing strobes
- External seat belt indicator light
- Speed limiter – 20 km/h (Europe only)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: VIMS™
- Payload technologies: Advanced Productivity subscription; Cat Production Measurement 2.0; Printer; Aggregate Autodig
- Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
- Machine Security System
HYDRAULICS
- 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
- 4th function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50° C (-58° F)
STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS
- Cold start – 120V
- Cold start – 240V
LINKAGE
- High lift
- Extended capacity
- Quick coupler ready
WORK TOOLS
- Performance Series buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- Forks, pallet
- Forks, logging
OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Autolube System
- Fenders, roading
- Guard, power train
- Oil change, high speed engine
- Precleaner, turbine
- Precleaner, trash
- Wheel chocks
PURPOSE BULT SPECIALTY MODELS
- Aggregate Handler
- Industrial and Waste Handler
- Steel Mill
- Corrosion Resistance
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