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Caterpillar 972 XE Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 972 XE ➔

The Caterpillar 972 XE is a large wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving in quarry, aggregate, construction, and industrial applications. It uses Caterpillar's XE electric drive system, which replaces a conventional mechanical transmission with an electrically controlled drivetrain for efficient power delivery and responsive operation. The 972 XE is part of Caterpillar's 972 series and is commonly configured with a high-capacity bucket, advanced operator controls, and integrated machine monitoring systems. It is used where productivity, fuel efficiency, and cycle consistency are important in demanding loading environments.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	44,072.00 lbs ft (59,752.82 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	3.75 - 18.25 (2.8 - 14) Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	3.75 - 18.25 (2.8 - 14) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine	C9.3B Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	339 (253) Starting 2024 Model Year
Engine Power Net hp (kW)	339 (253) Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C9.3B Starting 2024 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	35,919.00 lbs (16,292.60 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Net Power	321.00 hp (239.37 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	54,858 (24,883) Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	54,858 (24,883) Starting 2025 Model Year
Tip Load	35,919 (16,296) Starting 2024 Model Year
Tip Load lbs. (kg)	35,919 (16,296) Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed	24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev)	24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2025 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	24.5 / 24.5 mph Starting 2022 Model Year

Caterpillar 972 XEs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 972 XE From Foley Incorporated for $274,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar 972 XE From Foley Incorporated for $300,000.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar 972 XE From Bergerat Monnoyeur for $145,000.00 USD

A 2023 Caterpillar 972 XE From Western States Equipment for $385,000.00 USD

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