# Caterpillar 972K for Sale in Edmonton, AB

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/972k/id/88925077>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $463,250.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88925077
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 972K
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 10
- **Serial number:** Z4W00591
- **Location:** Edmonton, AB

## Description

Online Owner's Manual

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall:** 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
- **Rear:** Oscillating ?13 degrees

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 2.90 m3-9.90 m3 (3.75 yd3-13.00 yd3)

### Cab

- **Rops/Fops:** Meets SAE and ISO standards

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 11.5833 ft (3.53 m)
- **Length:** 30.75 ft (9.37 m)
- **Weight:** 57770 lbs (26199.55 kg)
- **Width:** 10.6667 ft (3.25 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C9.3 ACERT
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
- **Gross Power:** 322 hp (240.12 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 1051 lbs ft (1424.95 nm)
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 318 hp (237.14 kw)
- **Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric:** 322 hp (240.12 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269:** 288 hp (214.77 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric:** 292 hp (217.75 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 288 hp (214.77 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric:** 292 hp (217.75 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 288 hp (214.77 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric:** 292 hp (217.75 kw)
- **Net Power:** 288 hp (214.77 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 288 hp (214.77 kw)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1051 lbs ft (1424.95 nm)
- **Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 985 lbs ft (1335.46 nm)
- **Stroke:** 5.9 in (14.99 cm)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 sec
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise:** 2 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position:** 5.9 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 10.3 s
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure:** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,275 Rpm:** 90 gpm (340.65 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow:** 79.3 gpm (300.15 lpm)
- **Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure:** 3000 psi
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 90 gpm (340.65 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** PISTON
- **Raise Time:** 5.9 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 4496 psi
- **Steering System - Pump Type:** Piston

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 44075 lbs (19992.11 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1\*:** 35963 lbs (16312.56 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires\*\*:** 38884 lbs (17637.51 kg)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 17.4 gal (65.86 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 101 gal (382.29 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 52.3 gal (197.96 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 57770 lbs (26204.06 kg)
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 17.4 gal (65.86 l)
- **Crankcase:** 6.5 gal (24.6 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 16.9 gal (63.97 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 101 gal (382.29 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 52.3 gal (197.96 l)
- **Transmission:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l)

### Sound

- **Standards:** Standards

### Tires

- **Tires:** Choices

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.4 mph (7.08 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.8 mph (12.55 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.3 mph (21.4 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 22.9 mph (36.85 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 22.9 mph (36.85 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 26.2 mph (42.16 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.9 mph (14.32 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 15.2 mph (24.46 kph)
- **Reverse - 4:** 26.2 mph (42.16 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 57770 lbs (26204.06 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 972K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and truck loading in construction, quarry, aggregate, and industrial applications. It is part of Caterpillar's K-series wheel loader lineup and is typically equipped with a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lift and tilt systems, and a standard or high-capacity bucket. The 972K is used for moving bulk materials such as soil, gravel, sand, and rock. Common features include operator cab controls, load-sensing hydraulics, and service access for maintenance. It is recognized for its role in medium to large-scale earthmoving and material handling operations.

## Photos

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