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Not positioned on bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.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 | |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- How much does a Caterpillar 972M (2015) wheel loader weigh?
- A Caterpillar 972M (2015) wheel loader has an operating weight of 54,871 lb (24,889.1 kg).
- What engine does a Caterpillar 972M (2015) wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 972M (2015) wheel loader is powered by a Cat? C9.3 ACERT? engine producing 299 hp (223 kW).
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.