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Caterpillar 972G Specs
Caterpillar 972G wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 205.1 kW, weight 24929.4 kg, tipping capacity 18325.1 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 205.1 kW | 275 hp |
| Weight | 24929.4 kg | 54960 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 18325.1 kg | 40400 lbs |
| Max Speed | 37.0 km/h | 23 mph |
| Engine Model | 3306 DITA | |
| Displacement | 10500.9 cc | 640.8 cu in. |
| Net Power | 205.1 kW | 275 hp |
| Gross Power | 197.6 kW | 265 hp |
| Fuel Capacity | 410.3 l | 108.4 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 207.1 l | 54.7 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 37.0 km/h | 23 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.0 km/h | 26.1 mph |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.6 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 1.8 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.6 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 24929.4 kg | 54960 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 18325.1 kg | 40400 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 3.6 m³ | 4.7 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Breakout Force | 23228.4 kg | 51210 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm | 48 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Overall Length | 914.4 cm | 360 in |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm | 12 in |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
