# 2012 Caterpillar 972K for Sale in Albany, NY **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $138,760.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88993580 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 972K - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** CAT0972KTZ4W00307 - **Stock number:** 22406004 - **Location:** Albany, NY ## Description STK # 22406004: 2012 Caterpillar 972K Mid-Size Wheel Loader; 57,807 Op. Wt.; Cat C9.3 C ACERT Tier 4 Turbo Diesel Engine; 322 hp; 4 forward / 4 Revers Speed Powershift Transmission; 5.5 cyd. Joy Stick Steering and Loader Controls w/built in Scales and Printer; General Purpose Bucket w/ BOCE; 26.5 R 25 Radial Tires; EROPS Cabin w/HVAC, AM/FM Stereo. Call Today for Best Rental rates or to inquire about Purchase., \*\*\* Check out more ABELE TRACTOR listing for over a 1000 machine and attachments available for rental or purchase\*\*\* ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **horsepower:** 322 - **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower - **hours:** 12690 - **airconditioning:** Yes - **heater:** Yes - **tiretype:** Radial - **transmissiontype:** Powershift - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **operatingweight:** 57807 - **operatingweightUnit:** pound - **hydraux:** No - **quickattach:** No - **accondition:** Excellent - **capacity:** 5.5 - **capacityUnit:** cubic yard - **drive:** 4WD - **scale:** Yes - **liftcapacity:** 40921 - **liftcapacityUnit:** pound - **bucketsize:** 126 - **bucketsizeUnit:** inch - **turbo:** Yes - **tipload:** 40921 - **tiploadUnit:** pound - **cruisespeed:** 26.2 - **cruisespeedUnit:** miles/hour - **numforwardspeeds:** 4 - **counterweight:** Yes - **dumpheightmax:** 10.1666666666667 - **dumpheightmaxUnit:** foot - **articulating:** Yes - **operatorcontrols:** Joystick - **breakoutforce:** 44216 - **breakoutforceUnit:** pound - **enginetier:** USA Tier 4 - **ridecontrol:** Yes - **ecomode:** Yes - **parallellift:** No - **loadsensing:** Yes - **coupler:** No - **highlift:** No - **telescoping:** No - **tractioncontrol:** Yes - **bucket:** Yes - **numfenders:** 4 - **fenders:** Yes - **exteriorlighttype:** Halogen - **heatedseat:** No - **selflevelingbucket:** Yes - **automatedbucketcontrols:** Yes ## 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. 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