Caterpillar 972 Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 972 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general earthmoving in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. Caterpillar 972 wheel loaders are known for their articulated frame, large-capacity bucket options, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. Depending on model year and configuration, the 972 may include diesel power, automatic transmission, ride control, and integrated machine monitoring. It is commonly used in loading, site preparation, and bulk material transfer. The Caterpillar 972 remains a widely recognized machine in the wheel loader category for heavy-duty production work.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 972 Wheel Loader General Specifications 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
OperatingWeight lbs. (kg)	54,858 (24,883) — Starting 2026 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

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