# 2023 Caterpillar 972 XE for Sale in Fruitland, ID

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $385,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87999045
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 972 XE
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 4387
- **Serial number:** MBY00219
- **Location:** Fruitland, ID

## Description

972XE WHEEL LOADER, ANTIFREEZE, -35F, AXLE OIL COOLER READY, ED, AXLES, MAN/OPEN, JSTK, BKTA GP AB 132" 6.75 YD3 PO, CAB, PREMIUM STRG JOYSTICK, CAMERA, DEDICATED MULTI-VIEW, CAP GP, RAIN, CLEAN EMISSIONS MODULE, COOLING CORES, 9FPI, COUNTERWEIGHT, AGGREGATE, ENGINE AR-COMPL, FAN, STANDARD, FENDERS, ROADING, LOW PROFILE, FILTRATION, STANDARD, GUARD, POWERTRAIN, HYDRAULIC OIL, STANDARD, HYDRAULICS, 2V RC STD/HL, LEVERS 2V, STEERING JOYSTICK, LIGHT, SEAT BELT LAMP, LIGHT, WARNING BEACON, LIGHTS, LED, LIGHTS, REVERSING STROBE, LIGHTS, SERVICE/ACCESS, LINKAGE, STANDARD LIFT, LUBRICATION, MANUAL AUTO RDY, NO QUICK COUPLER READY, OIL CHANGE SYSTEM, HIGH SPEED, Online Owner's Manual , PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE643, REGIONAL PKG 14A,AM-N LHD JSTK, SOUND SUPPRESSION, BASIC, STANDARD PACKAGE, STARTING, COLD (120V), STEERING, STANDARD, TECHNOLOGY, PAYLOAD, ASSIST, TIRES, 775/65R29 MX XHA2 \* L3, TRANSMISSION AR, WHEEL CHOCKS, WINDOWS, STANDARD

## Manufacturer specifications

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Length:** 30.5833 ft (9.32 m)
- **Weight:** 54858 lbs (24883.2 kg)
- **Width:** 9.8333 ft (3 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):** 567.5 cu in (9299.68 cu cm)
- **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, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** Cat® C9.3B
- **Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 (since 2026):** 339 hp (252.8 kw)
- **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):** 343 hp (255.78 kw)
- **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 lbs ft (1881.85 nm)
- **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):** 316 hp (235.65 kw)
- **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):** 1287 lbs ft (1744.91 nm)

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2022):** 3.75 - 18.25 (2.8 - 14)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2025):** 3.75 - 18.25
- **Engine Power (since 2022):** 339 (253)
- **Engine Power Net (since 2025):** 339 hp (252.8 kw)
- **Engine type (since 2022):** Cat C9.3B
- **Operating Weight (since 2022):** 54,858 (24,883)
- **Operating Weight (since 2025):** 54,858 lbs (24883.2 kg)
- **OperatingWeight (since 2026):** 54,858 lbs (24883.2 kg)
- **Tip Load (since 2022):** 35,919 (16,296)
- **Tip Load (since 2025):** 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):** 10.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total (since 2026):** 10.7 s
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure (since 2026):** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm (since 2026):** 92 gpm (348.22 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):** 16.6 gal (62.83 l)

### Sound

- **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 (since 2026):** 107 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² (since 2026):** 105 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 (since 2026):** 67 dB(A)
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ (since 2026):** 67 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):** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph)
- **Forward - 2 (since 2026):** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Forward - 3 (since 2026):** 14.1 mph (22.69 kph)
- **Forward - 4 (since 2026):** 24.5 mph (39.43 kph)
- **Reverse - 1 (since 2026):** 4.3 mph (6.92 kph)
- **Reverse - 2 (since 2026):** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Reverse - 3 (since 2026):** 17.9 mph (28.81 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight (since 2026):** 54858 lbs (24883.2 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 972 XE is a large wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving in quarry, aggregate, construction, and industrial applications. It features Caterpillar's electric drive system, which replaces a conventional mechanical transmission with electric motors to improve fuel efficiency, responsiveness, and control. The 972 XE is typically equipped with a high-capacity bucket, advanced operator controls, and integrated machine monitoring systems. It is used for loading loose material, moving bulk stockpiles, and supporting high-production site operations. The model is part of Caterpillar's XE series of wheel loaders, built for productivity and reduced operating costs.

## Photos

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