Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-972m-2015-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 972M (2015)
The Caterpillar 972M (2015) is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 54,871 lb (24,889.07 kg), and a 299 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
54,871lb
24,889.07kg
Engine power
299hp
223kW
Net Power - Iso 9249 ◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders
Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Caterpillar 972M (2015) sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 54,870 lb heavier than 54% (n=198)
- Engine power 299 hp more powerful than 66% (n=190)
Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Engine Specification
| Displacement | 568cu in | 9.4L |
|---|---|---|
| Bore | 4.6in | 115.1mm |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 149.1mm |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 299hp | 223kw |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 1275lb ft | 1728.7Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 299hp | 223kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 337hp | 251.4kw |
| Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349 | 299hp | 223kw |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 337hp | 251.4kw |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 1220lb ft | 1654.1Nm |
02 Operational Specification
| Operating Weight | 54871lb | 24889.1kg |
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03 Transmission Specification
| Forward - 1 | 4.2mph | 6.8km/h |
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| Forward - 2 | 8.1mph | 13.1km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.4mph | 23.2km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.9mph | 40.1km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.7mph | 7.6km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.3mph | 15km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5mph | 26.6km/h |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.9mph | 40.1km/h |
04 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 54871lb | 24889.1kg |
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05 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.9-9.9 m? (3.75-13.0 yd?) |
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06 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees | |
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.5in | 495.3mm |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi | |
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| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm | 95 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Raise From Carry Position | 6.1 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 1.5 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 3.4 s | |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Rated Payload - Total | 11 s | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Flow | 69 gal/min | |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd/4th Function Maximum Pressure | 3000 psi |
08 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards |
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09 Operating Specifications Specification
| Breakout Force | 44075lb | 19992.1kg |
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| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection | 35626lb | 16159.7kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38396lb | 17416.2kg |
10 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 18.9gal | 71.6L |
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| Fuel Tank | 82.7gal | 313.1L |
| Crankcase | 6.5gal | 24.7L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33gal | 125L |
| Transmission | 15.5gal | 58.7L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1gal | 57.2L |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1gal | 57.2L |
| Note | *Must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241-1. | |
| Def Tank* | 4.4gal | 16.7L |
11 Sound Specification
| Note (1) | These sound values are for specific operating conditions only. | |
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| Note (2) | Machine and operator sound levels will vary at different engine and/or cooling fan speeds. | |
| Note (3) | Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cabin that is not properly maintained. | |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - Iso 6395:2008 | 109 dB(A) | |
| Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013 | 76 dB(A) | |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008 | 70 dB(A) | |
| Note (4) | Hearing protection also may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
12 Cab Specification
| Rops/Fops | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards |
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Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.