List Your Equipment  /  Dealer Login



Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader

Axles

FrontFixed front
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall19.8 in (50 cm)
RearOscillating +/- 13?

Brakes

BrakesMeets required standards.

Bucket

Breakout Force51750 lbs (23,474 kg)
Bucket Capacities6 cu yd (5 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped6 cu yd (5 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck5.3 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Width10.4 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise10.7 ft (3 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity6 cu yd (5 cu m)

Cab

ROPS/FOPSMeets SAE and ISO standards.

Dimensions

B-Pin Height - Standard14.7 ft (4 m)
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch68 in (173 cm)
Centerline Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight8.1 ft (2 m)
Ground Clearance1.7 ft (1 m)
Height - Top of Cab11.9 ft (4 m)
Height - Top of Exhaust140.1 in (356 cm)
Height - Top of Hood105.6 in (268 cm)
Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS11.9 ft (4 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height14.7 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground30 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump4.3 ft (1 m)
Wheel Base11.4 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase11.4 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires9.7 ft (3 m)

Engine

Bore5.2 in (13 cm)
Displacement762.8 cu in (0 cu m)
Engine ModelCat C13 ACERT
Flywheel Power287 hp (214 kw)
Gross Power311 hp (232 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995311 hp (232 kw)
MakeCat
ModelC13
Net Power287 hp (214 kw)
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC287 hp (214 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249287 hp (214 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349284 hp (212 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm - Net983 lbs ft
Power Measured @1800 rpm
Stroke6.2 in (16 cm)
Torque Measured @1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output80.6 gpm (305 lpm)
Dump Time2.1 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2.1 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total10.4 seconds
Lower Time2.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity80.6 gpm (305 lpm)
Pump TypePiston
Raise Time5.9 seconds
Relief Valve Setting1000 psi
Steering System - Pump TypePiston

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps
Breakout Force51750 lbs (23,474 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.3 gal (39 l)
Dump Clearance10357.6 ft (3,157 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity9.3 gal (35 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal (64 l)
Fuel Capacity100.4 gal (380 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29 gal (110 l)
Operating Voltage24 volts
Operating Weight55451 lbs (25,152 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity6.0 cu yd (5 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal (64 l)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn37271 lbs (16,906 kg)
Static Tipping Weight42043 lbs (19,071 kg)
Tire Size26.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity9.3 gal (35 l)
Turning Radius24 ft (7 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System10.3 gal (39 l)
Crankcase9.3 gal (35 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front16.9 gal (64 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear16.9 gal (64 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard100.4 gal (380 l)
Hydraulic Tank29 gal (110 l)
Transmission9.3 gal (35 l)

Tires

TiresChoose from a variety of tires to match your application.

Transmission

Forward - 14.5 mph (7 kph)
Forward - 27.8 mph (13 kph)
Forward - 313.3 mph (21 kph)
Forward - 422.9 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Forward22.9 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse24 mph (39 kph)
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Reverse - 15.1 mph (8 kph)
Reverse - 28.8 mph (14 kph)
Reverse - 315.1 mph (24 kph)
Reverse - 424 mph (39 kph)
Transmission TypePowershift

Weights

Operating Weight55451 lbs (25,152 kg)
Operational Weight54908 lbs (24,906 kg)

See all of the Caterpillar 972Hs we have listed for sale.
  • A Caterpillar 972H From Finning CAT for $535,000.00 USD


  • A 2007 Caterpillar 972H From Weaco Equipment Sales & Rentals for $95,000.00 USD


  • A 2009 Caterpillar 972H From Clark Heavy Equipment for $67,500.00 USD


  • A Caterpillar 972H From MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. for $65,000.00 USD


  • A 2012 Caterpillar 972H From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing


  • A 2008 Caterpillar 972H From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing


  • A 2008 Caterpillar 972H From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing






  • aggregateequipmentguide-logo agriculturalequipmentguide-logo craneequipmentguide-logo forestryequipmentguide-logo truckandtrailerguide-logo
    39.96250 \\ -83.00610 \\ Columbus \\ PA