Category : Wheel Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 972H ➔
The Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader is a powerful and versatile machine designed for heavy-duty tasks. With a bucket breakout force of 51,750 lbs and a bucket capacity of 6 cubic yards, this loader can handle large volumes of material with ease. Equipped with a Cat C13 ACERT engine producing 311 horsepower, the 972H delivers reliable performance for various applications. Featuring a hydraulic system with quick cycle times and efficient operation, this wheel loader is ideal for construction, mining, and other demanding environments.
Axles
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front
Fixed front
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall
19.80 in (50.29 cm)
Rear
Oscillating +/- 13?
Brakes
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Brakes
Meets required standards.
Bucket
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force
51,750.00 lbs (23,473.43 kg)
Bucket Capacities
6.00 cu yd (4.59 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped
6.00 cu yd (4.59 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck
5.30 cu yd (4.05 cu m)
Bucket Width
10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise
10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Maximum Bucket Capacity
6.00 cu yd (4.59 cu m)
Cab
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Cab specifications
ROPS/FOPS
Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Dimensions
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
B-Pin Height - Standard
14.70 ft (4.48 m)
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
68.00 in (172.72 cm)
Centerline Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Ground Clearance
1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height - Top of Cab
11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Height - Top of Exhaust
140.10 in (355.85 cm)
Height - Top of Hood
105.60 in (268.22 cm)
Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS
11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height
14.70 ft (4.48 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground
30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
4.30 ft (1.31 m)
Wheel Base
11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Wheelbase
11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Width Over Tires
9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore
5.20 in (13.21 cm)
Displacement
762.80 cu in (12,500.08 cu cm)
Engine Model
Cat C13 ACERT
Flywheel Power
287.00 hp (214.02 kw)
Gross Power
311.00 hp (231.92 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995
311.00 hp (231.92 kw)
Make
Cat
Net Power
287.00 hp (214.02 kw)
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC
287.00 hp (214.02 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249
287.00 hp (214.02 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349
284.00 hp (211.78 kw)
Peak Torque - 1,400 rpm - Net
983.00 lbs ft (1,332.75 nm)
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Stroke
6.20 in (15.75 cm)
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output
80.60 gpm (305.07 lpm)
Dump Time
2.1 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump
2.1 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.4 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise
5.9 seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.4 seconds
Lower Time
2.4 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity
80.60 gpm (305.07 lpm)
Pump Type
Piston
Raise Time
5.9 seconds
Relief Valve Setting
1000 psi
Steering System - Pump Type
Piston
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
80 amps
Breakout Force
51,750.00 lbs (23,473.43 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Dump Clearance
10,357.60 ft (3,157.00 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity
9.30 gal (35.20 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Fuel Capacity
100.40 gal (380.01 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
29.00 gal (109.77 l)
Operating Voltage
24 volts
Operating Weight
55,451.00 lbs (25,152.18 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity
6.00 cu yd (4.59 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation
26 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity
16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn
37,271.00 lbs (16,905.86 kg)
Static Tipping Weight
42,043.00 lbs (19,070.41 kg)
Tire Size
26.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity
9.30 gal (35.20 l)
Turning Radius
24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System
10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Crankcase
9.30 gal (35.20 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front
16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
16.90 gal (63.97 l)
Fuel Tank - Standard
100.40 gal (380.01 l)
Hydraulic Tank
29.00 gal (109.77 l)
Transmission
9.30 gal (35.20 l)
Tires
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Tires specifications
Tires
Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.
Transmission
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1
4.50 mph (7.24 kph)
Forward - 2
7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
Forward - 3
13.30 mph (21.40 kph)
Forward - 4
22.90 mph (36.85 kph)
Max Speed - Forward
22.90 mph (36.85 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
24.00 mph (38.62 kph)
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
4
Reverse - 1
5.10 mph (8.21 kph)
Reverse - 2
8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Reverse - 3
15.10 mph (24.30 kph)
Reverse - 4
24.00 mph (38.62 kph)
Transmission Type
Powershift
Weights
Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight
55,451.00 lbs (25,152.18 kg)
