Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 972M is a large wheel loader designed for material handling, aggregate, construction, and quarry applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader lineup and is commonly used for loading trucks, stockpiling, and moving bulk materials. The 972M features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, articulated steering, and a reinforced loader frame for demanding jobsite conditions. Operator controls, visibility, and service access are designed for productivity and maintenance efficiency. The 972M is available with multiple bucket and tire options to suit different site requirements and material types.
| Breakout Force | 41,405.00 lbs ft (56,136.90 nm) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity | 4.19 - 13 (3.2 - 9.9) 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 | 299 (223) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Power hp (kw) | 299 (223) 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 | 10.3 (3.1) 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 (24,889) Starting 2019 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) | 24.9 / 24.9 mph Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Net Power | 299.00 hp (222.97 kw) |