| The 972L Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to meet your expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and a long service life. This machine provides you increased power, incorporates a new shifting strategy and a lockup clutch torque converter that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration and increased travel speed when climbing a grade. This machine delivers the reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine. |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 9.3 l568 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 242 kW329 HP |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 222 kW302 HP |
| Operating Weight | 24897 kg54871 lb |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Breakout Force | 196 kN44075 lbf |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 17421 kg38396 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 16164 kg35626 lb |
| Forward - 1 | 6.9 km/h4.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 13.1 km/h8.1 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 23.2 km/h14.4 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 39.5 km/h24.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 7.8 km/h4.8 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 15 km/h9.3 mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 26.5 km/h16.5 mile/h |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s10.7 s |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 31000 kPa4496 psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 360 l/min95 gal/min |
| Cooling System | 71.6 l18.9 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 24.5 l6.5 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 57 l15.1 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 57 l15.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 303 l80 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125 l33 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 58.5 l15.5 gal (US) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A)109 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* |
| Bucket Range | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm8.17 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm5.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm1.42 ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm11.58 ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm9.25 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm11.75 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 778 mm2.58 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4793 mm15.75 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 4140 mm13.5 ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm9.92 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 8111 mm26.61 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm7.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm11.67 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm8.17 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm5.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm1.42 ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm11.58 ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm9.25 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm11.75 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 680 mm2.25 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4458 mm14.67 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 3843 mm12.58 ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm9.92 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 7773 mm25.5 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm7.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm11.67 ft |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 222 kW302 HP |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm | 1632 N·m1204 ft·lbf |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1710 N·m1261 ft·lbf |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? |
| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 69 dB(A)69 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A)72 dB(A) |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. |
| Reverse - 4 | 39.5 km/h24.5 mile/h |
| Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.8 m3 general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 9.3 l568 in³ |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 242 kW329 HP |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 222 kW302 HP |
| Operating Weight | 24897 kg54871 lb |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Breakout Force | 196 kN44075 lbf |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 17421 kg38396 lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 16164 kg35626 lb |
| Forward - 1 | 6.9 km/h4.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 13.1 km/h8.1 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 23.2 km/h14.4 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 39.5 km/h24.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 7.8 km/h4.8 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 15 km/h9.3 mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 26.5 km/h16.5 mile/h |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s10.7 s |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 31000 kPa4496 psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 360 l/min95 gal/min |
| Cooling System | 71.6 l18.9 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 24.5 l6.5 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 57 l15.1 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 57 l15.1 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 303 l80 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125 l33 gal (US) |
| Transmission | 58.5 l15.5 gal (US) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A)109 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* |
| Bucket Range | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm8.17 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm5.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm1.42 ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm11.58 ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm9.25 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm11.75 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 778 mm2.58 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4793 mm15.75 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 4140 mm13.5 ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm9.92 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 8111 mm26.61 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm7.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm11.67 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm8.17 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm5.83 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm1.42 ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm11.58 ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm9.25 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm11.75 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 680 mm2.25 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4458 mm14.67 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 3843 mm12.58 ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm9.92 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 7773 mm25.5 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm7.33 ft |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm11.67 ft |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 222 kW302 HP |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm | 1632 N·m1204 ft·lbf |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1710 N·m1261 ft·lbf |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? |
| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 69 dB(A)69 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A)72 dB(A) |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. |
| Reverse - 4 | 39.5 km/h24.5 mile/h |
| Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.8 m3 general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
