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Caterpillar 972H Specs
Caterpillar 972H wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 214.0 kW, weight 25151.7 kg, tipping capacity 19069.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 214.0 kW | 287 hp |
| Weight | 25151.7 kg | 55450 lbs |
| Tipping Capacity | 19069.0 kg | 42040 lbs |
| Max Speed | 36.9 km/h | 22.9 mph |
| Engine Model | Cat? C13 ACERT? | |
| Displacement | 12500.1 cc | 762.8 cu in. |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | |
| Net Power | 214.0 kW | 287 hp |
| Gross Power | 231.9 kW | 311 hp |
| Peak Torque | 1332.8 N-m | 983 lbs ft |
| Stroke | 15.7 cm | 6.2 in |
| Bore | 13.2 cm | 5.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 380.1 l | 100.4 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 35.2 l | 9.3 gal |
| Crankcase | 35.2 l | 9.3 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 39.0 l | 10.3 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 109.8 l | 29 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 109.8 l | 29 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 35.2 l | 9.3 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 64.0 l | 16.9 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 64.0 l | 16.9 gal |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Brakes | Meets required standards. | |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.9 km/h | 22.9 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 38.6 km/h | 24 mph |
| Pump type | Piston | |
| Pump Flow | 305.1 LPM | 80.6 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 68.9 bar | 1000 psi |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.9 sec | |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.4 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.1 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 25151.7 kg | 55450 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 19069.0 kg | 42040 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.6 m³ | 6 cu yds |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 4.0 m³ | 5.2 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Breakout Force | 23473.4 kg | 51750 lbs |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm | 48 in |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Turning Radius | 731.5 cm | 288 in |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm | 132 in |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm | 180 in |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Overall Length | 914.4 cm | 360 in |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm | 24 in |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Tire Size | 26.5-25 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
