Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref caterpillar-972m-xe-wheel-loader
Caterpillar 972M XE
The Caterpillar 972M XE is a wheel loader with a 311 hp engine.
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Engine power
311hp
232kW
Net Power - Iso 9249 ◆Where it sits in its classnot positioned
This machine has no published operating weight, so it cannot be placed in a wheel-loader weight band.
01 Engine Specification
| Displacement | 568cu in | 9.4L |
|---|---|---|
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 311hp | 232kw |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 Rpm | 1193lb ft | 1617.5Nm |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 1275lb ft | 1728.7Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 311hp | 232kw |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 311hp | 232kw |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396 | 1260lb ft | 1708.4Nm |
| Maximum Net Power - Sae J1349/Iso 9249 | 311hp | 232kw |
02 Weights Specification
| Note | *For 4.8 m3 (6.28 yd3) general purpose buckets with BOCE. | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight* | 54871lb | 24889.1kg |
03 Buckets Specification
| Bucket Capacities | 2.9-9.9 m? (3.75-13.0 yd?) |
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04 Axles Specification
| Front | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees | |
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.5in | 495.3mm |
05 Hydraulic System Specification
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi | |
|---|---|---|
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston | |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 1,600 Rpm | 103 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 - Maximum Pressure - Optional 3rd/4th Function | 2999 psi | |
| Implement System - Maximum Flow - Optional 3rd/4th Function | 69 gal/min |
06 Brakes Specification
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards |
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07 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 |
08 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 19gal | 72L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 82.7gal | 313.1L |
| Crankcase | 6.5gal | 24.7L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33gal | 125L |
| Transmission | 15.9gal | 60.2L |
| 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 |
09 Sound Specification
| Note (1) | The sound values are for specific operating conditions only. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 107 dB(A) | |
| Exterior Sound Pressure Level - Sae J88:2013 | 76 dB(A) | |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - Iso 6396:2008 | 67 dB(A) | |
| Note (4) | Hearing protection may be needed when the doors and/or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment. |
10 Cab Specification
| Rops/Fops | ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards |
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11 Transmission - Virtual Gears Specification
| Reverse - 1 | 4.1mph | 6.6km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse - 2 | 7.7mph | 12.4km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 17.1mph | 27.6km/h |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1mph | 6.6km/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.7mph | 12.4km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 13.5mph | 21.8km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.4mph | 39.3km/h |
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.