# 2018 Caterpillar 972M XE for Sale in Carugate, ??

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/972m_xe/id/88724404>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $65,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88724404
- **Year:** 2018
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 972M XE
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 18425
- **Serial number:** L9S00295
- **Location:** Carugate, ??

## 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:** Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 2.9-9.9 m? (3.75-13.0 yd?)

### Cab

- **Rops/Fops:** ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 568 cu in (9307.87 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat? C9.3 ACERT?
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349/Iso 9249:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm:** 1193 lbs ft (1617.47 nm)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 311 hp (231.92 kw)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 1260 lbs ft (1708.31 nm)
- **Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 1275 lbs ft (1728.65 nm)

### General Specifications

- **Bucket Capacity (since 2016):** 3.8 - 13.0
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2017):** 3.8 - 13.0 (2.9 - 9.9)
- **Bucket Capacity (since 2021):** 4.19 - 13 (3.2 - 9.9)
- **Engine Power (since 2016):** 312 hp (232.66 kw)
- **Engine Power (since 2017):** 312 (233)
- **Engine Power (since 2021):** 311 (232)
- **Engine type (since 2016):** Cat C9.3 ACERT
- **Engine type (since 2020):** Cat C9.3
- **Max Dump Height (since 2016):** 4.4 ft (1.34 m)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2017):** 4.4 (1.3)
- **Max Dump Height (since 2019):** 10.4 (3.2)
- **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 54,871 lbs (24889.1 kg)
- **Operating Weight (since 2017):** 54,871 (24,889)
- **Tip Load (since 2021):** 40,779 (18,497)
- **Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev) (since 2021):** 24.2 / 17.1 mph

### Hydraulic System

- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise:** 1.5 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 3.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position:** 6.1 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total:** 11 s
- **Implement Pump Type:** Variable Displacement Piston
- **Implement System - Maximum Flow - Optional 3rd/4th Function:** 69 gpm (261.17 lpm)
- **Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure:** 4496 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pressure - Optional 3rd/4th Function:** 2999 psi
- **Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 1,600 Rpm:** 103 gpm (389.86 lpm)

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 44075 lbs (19992.11 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection:** 38396 lbs (17416.15 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection:** 35626 lbs (16159.7 kg)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 19 gal (71.92 l)
- **Crankcase:** 6.5 gal (24.6 l)
- **Def Tank\*:** 4.4 gal (16.65 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 82.7 gal (313.02 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 33 gal (124.91 l)
- **Note:** \*Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1.
- **Transmission:** 15.9 gal (60.18 l)

### Sound

- **Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008:** 107 dB(A)
- **Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013:** 76 dB(A)
- **Note (1):** The sound values are for specific operating conditions only.
- **Note (2):** Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds.
- **Note (3):** Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained.
- **Note (4):** Hearing protection may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.
- **Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008:** 67 dB(A)

### Transmission - Virtual Gears

- **Forward - 1:** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 13.5 mph (21.73 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 24.4 mph (39.27 kph)
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 17.1 mph (27.52 kph)

### Weights

- **Note:** \*For 4.8 m3 (6.28 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE.
- **Operating Weight\*:** 54871 lbs (24889.1 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 972M XE is a large wheel loader designed for high-production material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and aggregate work. It uses Caterpillar's XE electric drive system, which replaces a conventional mechanical transmission with an electric drive arrangement to support efficient power delivery and responsive operation. The 972M XE is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader line and is commonly used in quarry, construction, mining, and industrial applications. Typical features include a spacious operator cab, advanced machine controls, and compatibility with a range of buckets and work tools for versatile site use.

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