The Cat® 972 XE Wheel Loader delivers increased fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and lower maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
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Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 339HP
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
- 343HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 316HP
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 1287ft-lb
- Displacement
- 9.3 L
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
- 1375lb/ft
- Note (3)
- Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
- 1388lb/ft
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 54858lb
- Note
- Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, second
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4.1mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 8.4mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 15mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
- Reverse - 1
- 4.5mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.2mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.5mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5mile/h
Sound
- Note (1)
- ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
- Note (2)
- ***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*
- 108
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 69dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 109dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 70dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
- Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 44072lb
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 17505kg
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 35919lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 17.4gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.9gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 80.1gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 30.1gal (US)
- Transmission
- 15.5gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
- 99gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.7 seconds
Dimensions
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.1ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.8ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.5ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.1ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.6ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.9ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.8ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.6ft
- Tread Width
- 7.3ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.8ft
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 37 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1ft
- Ground Clearance
- 420mm
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 3527mm
- Height - Top of Hood
- 2846mm
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 3589mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.2ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 4464mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 3843mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 7731mm
- Tread Width
- 7.3ft
- Wheel Base
- 3550mm
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11ft
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
Standard Equipment:
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- Operator Environment
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- Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
- Door, remote opening system
- EH implement controls, parking brake
- Steering, joystick
- Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
- Touchscreen display
- Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
- Mirrors, heated
- Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
- Sun visor, front, retractable
- Sun visor, rear, retractable
- Window cleaning platform, front
- Window, front, laminated
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- On-board Technologies
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- Cat Payload scale
- Autodig with Auto Set Tires
- Operator ID & machine security
- Application Profiles
- Job Aids
- Controls Help and eOMM
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- Power Train
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- Cat C9.3B engine
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
- Engine, air precleaner
- Axles, front differential lock
- Axles, ecology drains
- Transmission, continuous variable
- Rimpull control
- Throttle lock mode
- Hill and speed hold on grades
- Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
- Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
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- Hydraulics
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- Implement system, load sensing with electro-hydraulic variable displacement piston pump
- Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
- Ride control, dual accumulators
- Oil sampling valves, Cat XT™ hoses
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- Electrical
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- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 rearvision lights
- Lights: roading with turn signals
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- Monitoring System
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- Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
- Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
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- Linkage
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- Standard lift, Z-bar
- Kickouts: lift and tilt
Optional Equipment:
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- Operator Environment
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- Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
- Entertainment radio (DAB+)
- CB radio ready
- Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
- Multiview (360�) vision system
- Cat Detect rear radar system
- Dedicated rearview screen
- Full cab window guard
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- On-board Technologies
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- Cat Advanced Payload
- Cat Payload Printer
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- Power Train
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- Turbine, air precleaner
- Radiator, high debris
- Cooling fan, reversible
- Axles, auto differential locks front and rear
- Axles, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
- Axles, oil cooler
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- Hydraulics
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- 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
- Quick coupler control
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- Electrical
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- Cold start, 120V or 240V
- Lights: LED
- Warning beacon
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- Monitoring System
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- Reversing strobe lights
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- Linkage
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- High lift, Z-bar
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- Additional Equipment
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- Cat Autolube system
- Fenders, roading
- Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- High-speed oil change system
- Toolbox
- Wheel chocks
- Secondary steering system, electrical
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- Special Configurations
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- Aggregate handler
- Waste and industrial
- Corrosion resistant
4137 mm (163 in) Material Handling Arm, Fusion
- Maximum Load Rating
- 19000 lb
- Retracted Length
- 109 in
- Extended Length
- 163 in
4121mm (162in) Mat’l Handling Arm, Fusion™
- Maximum Load Rating
- 19000 lb
- Retracted Length
- 99 in
- Extended Length
- 162 in
4585mm (180in) Mat’l handing Arm, Fusion™
- Maximum Load Rating
- 19000 lb
- Retracted Length
- 120 in
- Extended Length
- 187 in
1830 mm (72 in) Pallet Fork on 2134mm (84 in) Carriage, Fusion
- Tine Length
- 72 in
- Tine Thickness
- 3 in
- Tine Width
- 6 in
1830mm (60 in) Pallet Fork on 2134mm (84 in) carriage
- Tine Length
- 60 in
- Tine Thickness
- 3 in
- Tine Width
- 6 in
966-972 Fusion Wheel Loader Coupler
- Weight
- 1241 lb
4.0m³ (5.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On Rock Bucket
4.0m³ (5.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On Rock Bucket
4.0m³ (5.25yd³) Pin On Rock Bucket
3.6m³ (4.75yd³) Performance Series Fusion Rock Bucket
3.5m³ (4.50yd³) Pin On Rock Bucket
3.6m³ (4.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On Rock Bucket
3.4m³ (4.50yd³) Pin On Rock Bucket
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Horizontal Pin Lock General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Horizontal Pin Lock
- Width
- 126.72 in
- Weight
- 8568.7 lb
5.3m³ (7.00yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 142 in
- Weight
- 9147 lb
5.5m³ (7.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 134 in
- Weight
- 6325 lb
4.8m³ (6.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 128.6 in
- Weight
- 5710 lb
5.1m³ (6.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 134.4 in
- Weight
- 7125 lb
5.1m³ (6.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Use as Pin-on or with Cat Pin Grabber Coupler
- Width
- 72 in
- Weight
- 6149 lb
4.2m³ (5.50yd³) Performance Series Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Fusion
- Width
- 79 in
- Weight
- 4517 lb
4.2m³ (5.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4828 lb
5.0m³ (6.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5099 lb
5.0m³ (6.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 72 in
- Weight
- 5157 lb
4.8m³ (6.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5027 lb
5.0m³ (6.50yd³) Performance Series Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Fusion
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4852 lb
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 127 in
- Weight
- 5055 lb
4.8m³ (6.25yd³) Performance Series Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Vertical Pin Lock
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4652 lb
4.4m³ (5.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Pin On
- Width
- 79 in
- Weight
- 4806 lb
4.4m³ (5.75yd³) Performance Series Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Use as Pin-on or with Cat Pin Grabber Coupler
- Width
- 94 in
- Weight
- 4535 lb
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Performance Series Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Vertical Pin Lock
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4665 lb
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Fusion
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4220 lb
4.0m³ (5.25yd³) Fusion General Purpose Bucket
- Interface
- Fusion
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 3844 lb
5.2m³ (6.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 129 in
- Weight
- 6713 lb
- Capacity
- 6.75 yd³
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4980 lb
- Capacity
- 6 yd³
5.0m³ (6.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5498 lb
- Capacity
- 6.5 yd³
5.0m³ (6.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5165 lb
- Capacity
- 6.5 yd³
5.2m³ (6.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5243 lb
- Capacity
- 6.75 yd³
5.2m³ (6.75yd³) Performance Series Fusion Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5038 lb
- Capacity
- 6.75 yd³
6.0m³ (7.85yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 136 in
- Weight
- 6731 lb
- Capacity
- 7.85 yd³
9.6m³ (12.50yd³) Fusion Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 154.5 in
- Weight
- 5606 lb
- Capacity
- 12.5 yd³
4.8m³ (6.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5855 lb
- Capacity
- 6.25 yd³
4.7m³ (6.10yd³) Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 130.3 in
- Weight
- 5397 lb
- Capacity
- 6.1 yd³
4.0m³ (5.25yd³) Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 131 in
- Weight
- 5227.2 lb
- Capacity
- 5.25 yd³
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Performance Series Fusion Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4885 lb
- Capacity
- 6 yd³
4.2m³ (5.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5502 lb
- Capacity
- 5.5 yd³
4.4m³ (5.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126.7 in
- Weight
- 5564.58 lb
- Capacity
- 5.75 yd³
4.6m³ (6.00yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5108 lb
- Capacity
- 6 yd³
4.2m³ (5.50yd³) Performance Series Fusion Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4683 lb
- Capacity
- 5.5 yd³
4.2m³ (5.50yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4912 lb
- Capacity
- 5.5 yd³
4.4m³ (5.75yd³) Fusion Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4149 lb
- Capacity
- 5.75 yd³
4.4m³ (5.75yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 5796 lb
- Capacity
- 5.75 yd³
4.0m³ (5.25yd³) Fusion Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 4078.5 lb
- Capacity
- 5.25 yd³
4.7m³ (6.10yd³) Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 125.7 in
- Weight
- 3057 lb
- Capacity
- 6.1 yd³
4.8m³ (6.25yd³) Performance Series Pin On Flat Floor Bucket
- Width
- 126 in
- Weight
- 6016 lb
- Capacity
- 6.25 yd³
Cat® Seat Belt Reminder
Cat® Detect with Smart Camera
Cat® Detect with Surround Cameras
Cat® Detect with Rear Camera
3937 mm (155 in) Material Handling Arm, IT
- Maximum Load Rating
- 18995 lb
- Retracted Length
- 79 in
- Extended Length
- 155 in