2022 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 972M

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2022 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 972M

BEST IN CLASS LOADER PERFORMANCE

The Cat ® 972M Wheel Loader offers significant fuel savings while lowering long-term costs. This machine meets emission standards and is designed to improve fuel economy without interrupting performance. The reliability, durability, and versatility results in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.

UP TO 30% MORE PRODUCTIVITY

Lock-up clutch transmission and increased engine power result in improved machine performance, response and fuel efficiency. Machine is equipped with easy to load buckets and a PAYLOAD system.

DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS

Equipped with a next generation adjustable seat and a revolutionary suspension system. Controls are easy to use, intuitive, and user-friendly. Excellent visibility provides great operator view.

UP TO 15% LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

Extended service intervals save you time, money, and energy. Access to maintenance points is fast and easy.

Features may include:
  • reliability You Can Count On
  • long Term Value And Durability
  • built To Perform
  • do More With Less Fuel
  • designed For Operators
  • safely Home Every Day
  • save On Service And Maintenance
  • technology That Gets Work Done
  • purpose Built Specialty Models

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Highlights

  • Saginaw, Michigan
  • 2022
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders 972M
  • Available
  • Tread: 7.33 ft | Maximum over Tires: 9.92 ft
  • Hinge Pin at Carry: 2.25 ft | Top of ROPS: 11.75 ft | Top of Exhaust Pipe: 11.58 ft | Hinge Pin at Maximum Lift: 14.67 ft | Rack Back - Carry: 50 degrees | Top of Hood: 9.17 ft | Hinge Pin at Maximum Lift: 15.75 ft | Rack Back - Carry: 49 degrees

Specifications

  • 2022
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders
  • 972M
  • General
  • Cat
  • Model: C9.3
  • Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995 - Metric: 341 HP | Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1995: 337 HP | Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric: 303 HP | Net Power - ISO 9249: 299 HP | Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396: 331 HP | Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - SAE J1349: 299 HP | Maximum Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric: 336 HP | Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric: 303 HP | Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249: 299 HP
  • Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396: 1261 ft·lbf | Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm: 1220 ft·lbf | Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995: 1275 ft·lbf
  • 568 in³
  • Tier 4/Stage IV
  • Forward - 1: 4.2 mile/h
  • Forward - 2: 8.1 mile/h
  • Forward - 3: 14.4 mile/h
  • Forward - 4: 24.5 mile/h
  • Reverse - 1: 4.7 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 9.3 mile/h | Reverse - 3: 16.5 mile/h | Reverse - 4: 24.5 mile/h
  • Hydraulic Total: 10.7 s
  • Breakout Force: 44075 lbf | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 38396 lb | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 35626 lb
  • With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 109 dB(A) | With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013): 76 dB(A) | With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 69 dB(A) | With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 70 dB(A) | With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 108 LWA
  • Variable Displacement Piston
  • Implement System - Maximum Output at 2,200 rpm: 95 gal/min
  • Operating: 4496 psi
  • Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch: 5.83 ft | Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight: 8.17 ft | Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift: 12.58 ft | Rack Back at Ground: 41 degrees | Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 56 degrees | Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift: 13.5 ft | Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 71 degrees | Rack Back at Ground: 39 degrees
  • Hinge Pin at Carry: 2.25 ft | Top of ROPS: 11.75 ft | Top of Exhaust Pipe: 11.58 ft | Hinge Pin at Maximum Lift: 14.67 ft | Rack Back - Carry: 50 degrees | Top of Hood: 9.17 ft | Hinge Pin at Maximum Lift: 15.75 ft | Rack Back - Carry: 49 degrees
  • Tread: 7.33 ft | Maximum over Tires: 9.92 ft
  • Without Bucket: 25.58 ft | Without Bucket: 26.67 ft
  • 1.42 ft
  • 11.67 ft
  • Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 15.1 gal (US) | Transmission: 14.3 gal (US) | Differential - Final Drives - Front: 15.1 gal (US)
  • Bucket: 4.19-13 yd³ (3.20-9.94 m³)
  • Crankcase: 6.5 gal (US)
  • Tank: 79.8 gal (US) | DEF Tank: 4.4 gal (US)
  • 18.9 gal (US)
  • Tank: 33 gal (US)
  • 54871 lb