Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader Dimensions & Specs

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Transporting a Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader is a process that involves multiple steps, each requiring careful attention and expertise. First, the Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader is prepared for transport, which may involve disassembling larger components and securing fragile parts.During the loading phase, special equipment like forklifts or cranes may be used

Bucket

GDump Clearance At Max Raise

10.66 ft in 3252 mm

Breakout Force

51750 lb 230 kN

Bucket Width

10.58 ft in 3220 mm

Bucket Capacity - Heaped

6 yd3 4.6 m3

Bucket Capacity - Struck

5.23 yd3 4 m3

Dimensions

EGround Clearance

1.63 ft in 496.83 mm

ALength With Bucket On Ground

30 ft in 9144 mm

BWidth Over Tires

9.67 ft in 2956 mm

CHeight To Top Of Cab

11.83 ft in 3606 mm

DWheelbase

11.32 ft in 3450 mm

FHinge Pin - Max Height

14.67 ft in 4466 mm

HReach At Max Lift And Dump

4.25 ft in 1291 mm

Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe

140.04 in 3557.02 mm

Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch

67.92 in 1725.17 mm

Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight

8.07 ft in 2.46 m

B-Pin Height - Standard

14.65 ft in 4.47 m

Height - Top Of Hood

105.6 in 2682.24 mm

Height - Top Of Rops

11.83 ft in 3.61 m

Wheel Base

11.32 ft in 3.46 m

Specifications

Engine

Engine Make

2236 2236

Engine Model

C13 ACERT C13 ACERT

Net Power

287 hp 214 kw

Gross Power

311 hp 232 kw

Power Measured @

1800 rpm 1800 rpm

Max Torque

983 lb ft 1332 Nm

Displacement

762.8 cu in 12.6 L

Torque Measured @

1400 rpm 1400 rpm

Bore

5.2 in 130.1 mm

Stroke

6.2 in 157 mm

Net Power - Iso 9249

287 hp 214.1 kw

Net Power - Sae J1349

284 hp 211.8 kw

Net Power - 80/1269/Eec

287 hp 214.1 kw

Gross Power - Sae J1995

311 hp 232 kw

Engine Model

Cat? C13 ACERT? Cat? C13 ACERT?

Flywheel Power

287 hp 214.1 kw

Peak Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Net

983 lb ft 1332.8 Nm

Operational

Operating Weight

55451 lb 25148 kg

Fuel Capacity

100.4 gal 380 L

Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity

29 gal 110 L

Engine Oil Fluid Capacity

9.3 gal 35 L

Cooling System Fluid Capacity

10.3 gal 39 L

Transmission Fluid Capacity

9.3 gal 35 L

Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity

16.9 gal 64 L

Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity

16.9 gal 64 L

Static Tipping Weight

42043 lb 19067 kg

Turning Radius

24 ft in 7469 mm

Operating Voltage

24 V 24 V

Alternator Supplied Amperage

80 amps 80 amps

Rear Axle Oscillation

26 degrees 26 degrees

Tire Size

26.5-25 26.5-25

Transmission

Transmission Type

Powershift Powershift

Number Of Forward Gears

4 4

Number Of Reverse Gears

4 4

Max Speed - Forward

22.9 mph 36.9 km/h

Max Speed - Reverse

24 mph 38.8 km/h

Forward - 1

4.5 mph 7.3 km/h

Forward - 2

7.8 mph 12.6 km/h

Forward - 3

13.3 mph 21.5 km/h

Forward - 4

22.9 mph 36.9 km/h

Reverse - 1

5.1 mph 8.3 km/h

Reverse - 2

8.8 mph 14.2 km/h

Reverse - 3

15.1 mph 24.4 km/h

Reverse - 4

24 mph 38.7 km/h

Weights

Operating Weight

55451 lb 25152.2 kg

Tires

Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.

Buckets

Maximum Bucket Capacity

6 yd3 4.6 m3

Bucket Capacities

3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3 3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3

Bucket Width

10.4 ft in 3.2 m

Hydraulic System

Relief Valve Setting

1000 psi 6900 kPa

Pump Flow Capacity

80.6 gal/min 305 L/min

Raise Time

5.9 sec 5.9 sec

Dump Time

2.1 sec 2.1 sec

Lower Time

2.4 sec 2.4 sec

Axles

Front

Fixed front Fixed front

Rear

Oscillating +/- 13? Oscillating +/- 13?

Hydraulic System

Pump Type

Piston Piston

Axles

Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall

19.8 in 503 mm

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total

10.4 s 10.4 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down

2.4 s 2.4 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise

5.9 s 5.9 s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump

2.1 s 2.1 s

Steering System - Pump Type

Piston Piston

Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output

80.6 gal/min 80.6 gal/min

Brakes

Meets required standards. Meets required standards.

Operating Specifications

Static Tipping Load - Full Turn

37271 lb 16905.9 kg

Dump Clearance

10357.6 ft in 3157 m

Breakout Force

51750 lb 23473.5 kg

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System

10.3 gal 39 L

Crankcase

9.3 gal 35.1 L

Hydraulic Tank

29 gal 109.8 L

Fuel Tank - Standard

100.4 gal 380.1 L

Transmission

9.3 gal 35.1 L

Differential - Final Drives - Front

16.9 gal 64 L

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

16.9 gal 64 L

Cab

Rops/Fops

Meets SAE and ISO standards. Meets SAE and ISO standards.