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Caterpillar 972M XE Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 972M XE is a large wheel loader designed for high-efficiency material handling in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. It features a Cat diesel engine, electric drive system, and advanced power management to support fuel-efficient operation and responsive performance. The 972M XE includes a Z-bar loader linkage, integrated payload monitoring, and operator-focused controls for loading, stockpiling, and truck loading tasks. Built on the Cat M Series platform, it offers durability, service access, and compatibility with a range of buckets and attachments. The Caterpillar 972M XE wheel loader is used for demanding production environments requiring consistent cycle performance.

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General Specifications

Breakout Force	41,405.00 lbs ft (56,136.90 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	4.2.13 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	3.8 - 13.0 (2.9 - 9.9) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C9.3 ACERT Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power	311 (232) Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	312 (233) Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C9.3 Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load	38,396.00 lbs (17,416.15 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height	10.4 (3.2) Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	4.4 (1.3) Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	311.00 hp (231.92 kw) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	54,871.00 lbs (24,889.10 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	54,871 (24,889) Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load	40,779 (18,497) Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	24.2 / 17.1 mph Starting 2021 Model Year

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Caterpillar 972M XEs currently for sale

A 2018 Caterpillar 972M XE From Finning CAT for $570,000.00 USD

A 2023 Caterpillar 972M XE From Bergerat Monnoyeur for $245,000.00 USD

A 2016 Caterpillar 972M XE From Altorfer Holdings for $89,500.00 USD

A 2019 Caterpillar 972M XE From Wagner Equipment Co. for $149,500.00 USD

A 2022 Caterpillar 972M XE From Bergerat Monnoyeur for $120,000.00 USD

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