# 2022 Caterpillar 972 **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89537826 - **Year:** 2022 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 972 - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 7553 - **Serial number:** WF900323 - **Location:** Mittenwalde/OT Schenkendorf, ?? ## Description ENGINEPOWER: 344 HP, Online Owner's Manual , OPERATING WEIGHT: 25 T, TIRES CONDITION FRONT LEFT: 70 %, TIRES CONDITION FRONT RIGHT: 70 %, TIRES CONDITION REAR LEFT: 70 %, TIRES CONDITION REAR RIGHT: 70 % ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Height:** 11.6667 ft (3.56 m) - **Length:** 29 ft (8.84 m) - **Weight:** 56000 lbs (25401.2 kg) - **Width:** 10.5 ft (3.2 m) ### Dimensions - High Lift - **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.33 ft (0.41 m) - **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 9.33 ft (2.84 m) - **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 11.83 ft (3.61 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height (since 2026):** 2.5 ft (0.76 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 15.67 ft (4.78 m) - **Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 13.67 ft (4.17 m) - **Overall Length - Without Bucket (since 2026):** 26.5 ft (8.08 m) - **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 49 degrees - **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 71 degrees - **Rack Back at Ground (since 2026):** 37 degrees - **Tread Width (since 2026):** 7.25 ft (2.21 m) - **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 11.67 ft (3.56 m) - **Width over Tires (Loaded) (since 2026):** 9.92 ft (3.02 m) ### Dimensions - Standard Lift - **Ground Clearance (since 2026):** 1.33 ft (0.41 m) - **Height - Top of Hood (since 2026):** 9.33 ft (2.84 m) - **Height - Top of ROPS (since 2026):** 11.83 ft (3.61 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height (since 2026):** 2.27 ft (0.69 m) - **Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 14.58 ft (4.44 m) - **Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 12.58 ft (3.83 m) - **Overall Length - Without Bucket (since 2026):** 25.42 ft (7.75 m) - **Rack Back - Carry Height (since 2026):** 49 degrees - **Rack Back - Maximum Lift (since 2026):** 56 degrees - **Rack Back at Ground (since 2026):** 39 degrees - **Tread Width (since 2026):** 7.25 ft (2.21 m) - **Wheel Base (since 2026):** 11.67 ft (3.56 m) - **Width over Tires (Loaded) (since 2026):** 9.92 ft (3.02 m) ### Engine - **Biodiesel Capability (since 2026):** Up to B20¹ - **Displacement (since 2026):** 9.3 l (2.46 gal) - **Emissions (since 2026):** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, China Nonroad Stage IV and Japan 2014 emission standards. - **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C9.3B - **Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 344 hp (256.52 kw) - **Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1375 lbs ft (1864.23 nm) - **Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 1375 lbs ft (1864.23 nm) - **Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 348 hp (259.51 kw) - **Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1388 kw (1861.31 hp) - **Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 (since 2026):** 1388 lbs ft (1881.85 nm) - **Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 321 hp (239.37 kw) - **Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 (since 2026):** 1316 lbs ft (1784.23 nm) ### General Specifications - **Breakout Force (since 2023):** 44,072 lbf - **Bucket Capacity (since 2013):** 12.9 cu yd (9.9 cu m) - **Bucket Capacity (since 2022):** 3.75 - 18.25 (2.8 - 14) - **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 3.75 - 18.25 - **Bucket Weight (since 2013):** 6228 lbs (2825 kg) - **Bucket Weight (since 2015):** 5606 lbs (2543 kg) - **Bucket Width (since 2013):** 135 in (3429 mm) - **Engine (since 2023):** C9.3B - **Engine Power (since 2022):** 339 hp (252.8 kw) - **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 339 hp (252.8 kw) - **Engine type (since 2022):** Cat C9.3B - **Full-Turn Tipping Load (since 2023):** 35,919 lb - **Net Power (since 2023):** 321 hp (239.37 kw) - **Operating Weight (since 2022):** 54,858 lbs (24883.2 kg) - **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 54,858 lbs (24883.2 kg) - **Rated Power (since 2024):** 339 hp (252.8 kw) - **Tip Load (since 2022):** 35,919 lbs (16292.6 kg) - **Travel Speed (since 2024):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph - **Travel Speed (Fwd/Rev) (since 2025):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph - **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2022):** 24.5 / 24.5 mph ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total (since 2026):** 10.7 s - **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure (since 2026):** 4496 psi - **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,275 rpm (since 2026):** 99 gpm (374.72 lpm) ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force (since 2026):** 44072 lbs ft (59752.82 nm) - **Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn (since 2026):** 35919 lbs (16292.6 kg) - **Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection (since 2026):** 38582 lbs (17500.52 kg) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Cooling System (since 2026):** 17.4 gal (65.86 l) - **Crankcase (since 2026):** 6.1 gal (23.09 l) - **DEF Tank (since 2026):** 6.9 gal (26.12 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Front (since 2026):** 15.1 gal (57.15 l) - **Differential - Final Drives - Rear (since 2026):** 15.1 gal (57.15 l) - **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 80.1 gal (303.18 l) - **Hydraulic Tank (since 2026):** 30.1 gal (113.93 l) - **Transmission (since 2026):** 15.5 gal (58.67 l) ### Sound - **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 (since 2026):** 109 dB(A) - **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² (since 2026):** 108 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 (since 2026):** 70 dB(A) - **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ (since 2026):** 69 dB(A) - **With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note (since 2026):** Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. ### Transmission - **Forward - 1 (since 2026):** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph) - **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 8.4 mph (13.52 kph) - **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 15 mph (24.14 kph) - **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph) - **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4.5 mph (7.24 kph) - **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 9.2 mph (14.81 kph) - **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 16.5 mph (26.55 kph) - **Reverse - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph) ### Weights - **Operating Weight (since 2026):** 54858 lbs (24883.2 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 972 is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. Built for productivity and durability, the 972 features a large-capacity bucket, articulated steering, and a robust powertrain suited to demanding jobsite conditions. Caterpillar has produced multiple 972 series variants over time, with updates to engine performance, operator comfort, hydraulics, and fuel efficiency. Common uses include aggregate yards, quarry work, earthmoving, and industrial material handling. The model is part of Caterpillar's wheel loader lineup and is known for balanced lifting performance, stability, and serviceability in high-cycle loading operations. ## Photos ![2022 Caterpillar 972](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZGM4YWM0ZmZjMjIyNmU2ZDIwMjBiZTUyYzc0NmY2NyYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjU5OTMy) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMTEwNzFhMGZkZDYxMWM3OGFlZGNkZjI2MjcwOTYwYyYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjYwNTMw) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZDkxMWQwNDczMzdmMWY5Yjc1ZTc2NWJlYjFlNWU4OCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjI1Njcx) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NTQxMzRiYWUwYTU2ZDZkOTI4MzY0NDM2OGQ0MzAzZCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjQyMjE5) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kODA5NTU3OGQzM2M0YTRkOWUzZTEyMTE0Nzk2NDM1OCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjEyNjc3) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iNDNjOGE1ZjQwZWFhN2U1YjFhNDQ4NTRlODE1MDUzZiYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjQ2MjAy) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lM2FiM2Y2YjJiMjk4ZDUxZGU1MTVmZjFjM2YwNWQ0ZCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjU5Mjc3) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMjRmOGQyNGU3MmZkYjFhYTU5OGVkMjU4MjU2YjIzMCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjYyOTk5) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YTYzMGYwNjI1NzljZDBmYWYyNWVmNWRmNDE4MWUwZCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjQ3MTAx) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lN2Q1ZGE1NDE1NjRhOGQyYzkxYjg1Mjc2ZDE3MTMzOCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjUxNTIy) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMWM1ZTY0Mzk3MDgyNmVlOTNlODk2ZDliODJjNDUzZSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjI0MDY5) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZGM5YTBjM2MzNDIzZWM1YzBkMTFlMTlmMDQxYzc4YyYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjM5Mw==) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kY2VlNDlmNGE4OWYzNzY0ZDRmYWNhYzgzYWI5NjBkNSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjU2MDE0) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNTcyZTAzNzk3NWE3MDFmZTBjNGIyODc2ZTdiZTZhZSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjE3MDk3) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MDdkYjE0YWEzM2M5NmNlODMxNGViNmIwYWIyNTAyOCYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjI2NzY5) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MTdiYWEzOWZjMzdiYThmZWE4MzRiMDU1MTcxZTdkOSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjMwOTEw) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iODVhYTdhNzlmZDE4NTQ0YjQyYTJhMjI0ZGZkOGFlMiYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjU4Njcx) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iMWVmM2Q5Y2FjZjQ2NjQyZWM3NDZlMmVlN2VkYTg5MSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjQ2NjY2) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jODIzZjRlNDg1YTlmMjE2YzQ5YmYxNjIxYTZmNDc1YSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjQ2OTM5) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 20](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04Mzc3ZjMwODQ0OWQzZThkYWNiM2U2MjZhNWNmNDIyYSYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjQ3MTU=) ![2022 Caterpillar 972 photo 21](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNjk0MDc3ZjAwYWM5NWE3YjBiOGZmNDI2NjI5MmU1YyYkdHh0PVpFUFBFTElOJTIwQkFVTUFTQ0hJTkVOJjUwMzYw)