CAT 972 Wheel Loader

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Additional information

Make	Caterpillar
Model	972, 972H, 972K, 972M
Weight	25 t
Bucket	4.8 m3

Equipment Overview

The Cat 972 is a medium wheel loader built for heavy-duty production work, positioned above the 966 in Caterpillar’s medium wheel loader range. It delivers 236 kW (316 hp) net at 1,600 rpm and a 24,890 kg operating weight, suited to heavy-duty cleanup and material handling across construction, quarry, and industrial sites.

Power comes from a Cat C9.3B engine meeting Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Japan 2014 emission standards, delivering 1,785 N·m of net torque through an automatic planetary powershift transmission (4F/4R) with lock-up clutch for optimal performance. Performance Series buckets and deeply integrated engine, powertrain, and hydraulic systems deliver strong productivity, and extended maintenance intervals help keep downtime off the schedule.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
Engine	Cat C9.3B, 9.3 L
Power Output	236 kW (316 hp) net @ 1,600 rpm; 256 kW (343 hp) gross
Max Torque	1,785 N·m net; 1,882 N·m gross @ 1,200 rpm
Emission Standard	US EPA Tier 4 Final; EU Stage V; Japan 2014
Transmission	Automatic planetary powershift (4F/4R), lock-up torque converter
Drive Type	4WD, auto front differential lock
Operating Weight	24,890 kg
Bucket Capacity	4.8 m³
Breakout Force	19,988 kg
Static Tipping Load (37° full turn)	16,297 kg
Max Travel Speed	39.5 km/h