972M XE Wheel Loader | Front Loader
972M XE Wheel Loader | Front Loader
Cat® M Series Medium Wheel Loader | Introduction
Cat® M Series Medium Wheel Loaders | Comfort and Efficiency
Cat® M Series Medium Wheel Loaders | Safety
Cat® M Series Medium Wheel Loader | Performance
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
- 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.
- Emissions
- Tier 4/Stage IV
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
- 44075lbf
- 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
