# 2001 Caterpillar 972G for Sale in Newark, NJ

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/972g/id/46654314>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $80,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 46654314
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 972G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Stock number:** 22E036
- **Location:** Newark, NJ

## Description

EROPS W/AC, RIDE CONTROL,GP BUCKET, 26.5R25 TIRES, 6,000HRS ON CAT REBUILT ENGINE AND TRANS

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **airconditioning:** Yes
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **hydraux:** No
- **enginerebuilt:** Yes
- **transmissionrebuilt:** Yes
- **operatorcontrols:** Levers
- **bucket:** Yes
- **hourssinceoverhaul:** 6000
- **hourssincerebuild:** 6000

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 51210 lbs (23228.49 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 4.74 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 10.57 ft (3.22 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 10.8 ft (3.29 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.42 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height:** 11.6667 ft (3.56 m)
- **Length:** 29.5 ft (8.99 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 29.65 ft (9.04 m)
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 4.2 ft (1.28 m)
- **Weight:** 55310 lbs (25088.23 kg)
- **Width:** 9.5833 ft (2.92 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 9.72 ft (2.96 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 640.8 cu in (10500.85 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** 3306DITA
- **Gross Power:** 265 hp (197.61 kw)
- **Net Power:** 275 hp (205.07 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.6 sec
- **Lower Time:** 1.8 sec
- **Raise Time:** 6.6 sec

### Operational

- **Fuel Capacity:** 108.4 gal (410.29 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 54.7 gal (207.04 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 54963.5 lbs (24931.06 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 40397.6 lbs (18324.07 kg)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 23 mph (37.01 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 26.1 mph (42 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4

## About this model

The Caterpillar 972G is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general earthmoving applications. Part of Caterpillar's G series, it is commonly used in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial sites. The 972G features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain built for loading cycles and site mobility. Typical configurations include a standard lift arm, hydraulic controls, and operator cab options suited to production work. The model is recognized for its use in high-volume loading operations where durability, visibility, and cycle efficiency are important.

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