Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-972g-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 972G
The Caterpillar 972G is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 54,963.45 lb (24,931 kg), a 275 hp engine, and a 4.74 yd³ (3.62 m³) bucket.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
54,963.45lb
24,931kg
Engine power
275hp
205.1kW
Net Power Bucket capacity
4.74yd³
3.62m³
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders
Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Caterpillar 972G sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 54,960 lb heavier than 55% (n=198)
- Engine power 275 hp less powerful than 53% (n=190)
- Bucket capacity 4.7 yd³ smaller-bucket than 87% (n=174)
01 Engine Specification
| Engine Model | 3306DITA | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Power | 275hp | 205.1kw |
| Gross Power | 265hp | 197.7kw |
| Displacement | 640.8cu in | 10.5L |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 54963.5lb | 24931kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 108.4gal | 410L |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 54.7gal | 207L |
| Static Tipping Weight | 40397.6lb | 18324kg |
03 Transmission Specification
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 23mph | 37km/h |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 26.1mph | 41.9km/h |
04 Hydraulic System Specification
| Raise Time | 6.6sec | |
|---|---|---|
| Dump Time | 1.6sec | |
| Lower Time | 1.8sec |
05 Bucket Dimensions
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 10.8ft in | 3290mm |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout Force | 51210lb | 51210- |
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 4.74yd3 | 3.62m3 |
| Bucket Width | 10.57ft in | 3220mm |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.42ft in | 430mm |
|---|---|---|
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 29.65ft in | 9035mm |
| Width Over Tires | 9.72ft in | 2960mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 4.2ft in | 1280mm |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader has an operating weight of 54,963.5 lb (24,931 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader is powered by a 3306DITA engine producing 275 hp (205.1 kW).
- What size bucket does a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader has a bucket capacity of 4.7 yd³ (3.6 m³).
- How much fuel does a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader hold?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader has a fuel capacity of 108.4 gal (410 L).
- What is the ground clearance of a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader has a ground clearance of 1.4 ft (430 mm).
- How long is a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader has an overall length of 29.7 ft (9,035 mm) with the bucket on the ground.
- How fast does a Caterpillar 972G wheel loader travel?
- A Caterpillar 972G wheel loader has a maximum forward travel speed of 23 mph (37 km/h).
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