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Caterpillar 972K Specs
Caterpillar 972K wheel loader specifications: type Wheel Loader, horsepower 214.8 kW, weight 26204.0 kg, max speed 36.9 km/h.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | |
| Horsepower | 214.8 kW | 288 hp |
| Weight | 26204.0 kg | 57770 lbs |
| Max Speed | 36.9 km/h | 22.9 mph |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | |
| Net Power | 214.8 kW | 288 hp |
| Gross Power | 240.1 kW | 322 hp |
| Peak Torque | 1425.0 N-m | 1051 lbs ft |
| Stroke | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Bore | 11.4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 382.3 l | 101 gal |
| Crankcase | 24.6 l | 6.5 gal |
| Cooling Capacity | 65.9 l | 17.4 gal |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 198.0 l | 52.3 gal |
| Hydraulic Tank | 198.0 l | 52.3 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 50.0 l | 13.2 gal |
| Differential Front Capacity | 64.0 l | 16.9 gal |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 64.0 l | 16.9 gal |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.9 km/h | 22.9 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 42.2 km/h | 26.2 mph |
| Pump type | PISTON | |
| Pump Flow | 340.7 LPM | 90 GPM |
| Relief Pressure | 310.0 bar | 4496 psi |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.9 sec | |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2 sec | |
| Operating Weight | 26204.0 kg | 57770 lbs |
| Breakout Force | 19994.3 kg | 44080 lbs |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
