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.
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)
Save time and money with long service intervals, in-cab maintenance reminders, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and expanded Remote Services capability.
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. Optional Collision Warning System with Motion Inhibit and People Detection helps to improve worker safety on the ground.
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 339 hp |
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| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 344 hp (metric) |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 343 hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 348 hp (metric) |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 321 hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 326 hp (metric) |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1375 lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1388 kW |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1316 lbf·ft |
| Displacement | 567.5 inÂł |
| Emissions | 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 B20Âą |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1375 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 (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 |
| Displacement | 9.3 L |
| Operating Weight | 54858 lb |
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| 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. |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1 mile/h |
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| Forward - 2 | 8.4 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 15 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.2 mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 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. |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) |
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| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 109 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 Âą | 69 dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 108 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | ÂąIncluding 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. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | 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). |
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| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 35919 lb |
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| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38582 lb |
| Breakout Force | 44072 lbf |
| 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. |
| Fuel Tank | 80.1 gal (US) |
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| DEF Tank | 6.9 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1 gal (US) |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm | 99 gpm |
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| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 seconds |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.33 ft |
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| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.42 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.27 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.58 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 ° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 mÂł (6.25 ydÂł) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.33 ft |
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| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.5 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.5 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.67 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.67 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 ° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 ° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 mÂł (6.25 ydÂł) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 37 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
