972M XE Wheel Loader | Front Loader
972M XE Wheel Loader | Front Loader
The new 972M XE Wheel Loader, with the 2017 product update, applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The XE technology improves fuel efficiency by up to 25% over the M Series standard configuration and up to 35% over the K Series standard configuration.** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards. **Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.
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Product Specs
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
Engine
- Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 rpm
- 1193ft·lbf
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 311HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3 ACERT
- Displacement
- 568in³
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249
- 311HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
- 315HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349
- 311HP
- Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
- 315HP
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
- 1260ft·lbf
- Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
- 1275ft·lbf
- 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.
Transmission - Virtual Gears
- Reverse - 1
- 4.1mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 7.7mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 17.1mile/h
- Forward - 1
- 4.1mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 7.7mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 13.5mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,600 rpm
- 102gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 11s
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496psi
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 54871lb
- 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,
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.20-9.94 m3 (4.19-13.00 yd3)
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 44075
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 38396lb
- Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 35626lb
- Note (1)
- 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.
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 19gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.5gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 4.4gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 79.8gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 33gal (US)
- Transmission
- 16.6gal (US)
Sound
- Note (1)
- *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
- Note (2)
- **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.?
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 107dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76 dB(A)*
- Note (3)
- ***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)**
- 105 LWA***
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
- 67dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 67dB(A)
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.00 yd³)
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.75ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.5ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.17ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.5ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.67ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.58ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.58ft
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Tread Width
- 7.25ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.58ft
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.75ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.5ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.17ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.75ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.17ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 14.58ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 12.58ft
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 25.5ft
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 50 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 41 degrees
- Tread Width
- 7.25ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.58ft
