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 |
?Questions & answersfrom this machine's data
- What engine does a Caterpillar 972M XE wheel loader have?
- A Caterpillar 972M XE wheel loader is powered by a Cat? C9.3 ACERT? engine producing 311 hp (232 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.