Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 972M (2015) ➔

Axles

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Axles specifications
Front	Fixed
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall	19.50 in (49.53 cm)
Rear	Oscillating ?13 degrees

Brakes

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Brakes	Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards

Buckets

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Buckets specifications
Bucket Capacities	2.9-9.9 m? (3.75-13.0 yd?)

Cab

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Cab specifications
Rops/Fops	ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards

Engine

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore	4.60 in (11.68 cm)
Displacement	568.00 cu in (9,307.87 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995	337.00 hp (251.31 kw)
Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995	337.00 hp (251.31 kw)
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349	299.00 hp (222.97 kw)
Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349	299.00 hp (222.97 kw)
Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm - Sae J1349	1,220.00 lbs ft (1,654.08 nm)
Net Power - Iso 9249	299.00 hp (222.97 kw)
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995	1,275.00 lbs ft (1,728.65 nm)
Stroke	5.90 in (14.99 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise	1.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position	6.1 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total	11 s
Implement Pump Type	Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure	4496 psi
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm	95.00 gpm (359.58 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Flow	69.00 gpm (261.17 lpm)
Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Pressure	3000 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	44,075.00 lbs (19,992.11 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection	38,396.00 lbs (17,416.15 kg)
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection	35,626.00 lbs (16,159.70 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight	54,871.00 lbs (24,889.10 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	18.90 gal (71.54 l)
Crankcase	6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Def Tank*	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Fuel Tank	82.70 gal (313.02 l)
Hydraulic Tank	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Note	*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
Transmission	15.50 gal (58.67 l)

Sound

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Sound specifications
Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008	109 dB(A)
Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013	76 dB(A)
Note (1)	These sound values are for specific operating conditions only.
Note (2)	Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds.
Note (3)	Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained.
Note (4)	Hearing protection also may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008	70 dB(A)

Transmission

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Forward - 1	4.20 mph (6.76 kph)
Forward - 2	8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Forward - 3	14.40 mph (23.17 kph)
Forward - 4	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Reverse - 1	4.70 mph (7.56 kph)
Reverse - 2	9.30 mph (14.97 kph)
Reverse - 3	16.50 mph (26.55 kph)
Reverse - 4	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)

Weights

Caterpillar 972M (2015) Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	54,871.00 lbs (24,889.10 kg)

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