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Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loader
Caterpillar 972H Wheel LoaderPerformance you can feel with the capability to work in the most demanding applications. Unmatched operator comfort and efficiency in a world class cab. Revolutionary electronics and hydraulics for low-effort operation. Increased productivity with lower owning and operating costs. |  |  | |||
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| Engine | |
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 287 hp / 214 kW |
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| Engine Model | Cat® C13 ACERT™ |
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| Net Power - 80/1269/EEC | 287 hp / 214 kW |
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| Flywheel Power | 287 hp / 214 kW |
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 311 hp / 232 kW |
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 284 hp / 212 kW |
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| Peak Torque (Net) @ 1,400 RPM | 983 ft-lb / 1332 N·m |
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| Bore | 5.12 in / 130 mm |
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| Stroke | 6.18 in / 157 mm |
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| Displacement | 762.8 in3 / 12.5 L |
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| Weights | |
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| Operating Weight | 55451 lb / 25148 kg |
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| Transmission | |
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| Forward 1 | 4.5 mph / 7.2 km/h |
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| Forward 2 | 7.8 mph / 12.6 km/h |
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| Forward 3 | 13.3 mph / 21.4 km/h |
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| Forward 4 | 22.9 mph / 36.9 km/h |
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| Reverse 1 | 5.1 mph / 8.2 km/h |
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| Reverse 2 | 8.8 mph / 14.2 km/h |
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| Reverse 3 | 15.1 mph / 24.3 km/h |
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| Reverse 4 | 24 mph / 38.8 km/h |
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| Axles | |
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| Front | Fixed front |
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| Rear | Oscillating +/- 13° |
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| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall | 19.8 in / 502 mm |
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| Hydraulic System | |
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| Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output | 80.6 gal/min / 305 L/min |
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| Steering System Pump Type | Piston |
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise | 5.9 Seconds / 5.9 Seconds |
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 2.1 Seconds / 2.1 Seconds |
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.4 Seconds / 2.4 Seconds |
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| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.4 Seconds / 10.4 Seconds |
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| Service Refill Capacities | |
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| Fuel Tank - Standard | 100.4 gal / 380 L |
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| Cooling System | 10.3 gal / 39 L |
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| Crankcase | 9.25 gal / 35 L |
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| Transmission | 9.25 gal / 35 L |
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| Differentials and Final Drives - Front | 16.9 gal / 64 L |
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| Differentials and Final Drives - Rear | 16.9 gal / 64 L |
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| Hydraulic Tank | 29 gal / 110 L |
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| Buckets | |
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| Bucket Capacities | 3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3 |
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| Max Bucket Capacity | 6 yd3 / 4.6 m3 |
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| Bucket Width | 10.32 ft / 3145 mm |
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| Operating Specifications | |
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| Dump Clearance | 10357.58 ft / 3.157 m |
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| Static Tipping Load, Full Turn | 37271 lb / 16903 kg |
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| Breakout Force | 51750 lb / 230 kN |
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| Dimensions | |
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| Height to top of ROPS | 11.83 ft / 3606 mm |
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| Height to top of exhaust pipe | 11.67 ft / 3557 mm |
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| Height to top of hood | 8.8 ft / 2683 mm |
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| Ground clearance | 1.63 ft / 496 mm |
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| B-pin height - standard | 14.65 ft / 4466 mm |
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| Center line rear axle to edge of counterweight | 8.07 ft / 2461 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 11.32 ft / 3450 mm |
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| Center line rear axle to hitch | 5.66 ft / 1725 mm |
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