SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 972M vs Volvo L150H
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 972M and the Volvo L150H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 972M223.0 kW (299 hp)
Volvo L150H220.1 kW (295.1 hp)
| Specification | Caterpillar 972M Wheel Loaders | Volvo L150H Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 223.0 kW (299 hp) | 220.1 kW (295.1 hp) |
| Weight | 24888.6 kg (54870 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 23.2 km/h (14.4 mph) | — |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 ACERT | Volvo D13J |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV | — |
| Displacement | 9307.9 cc (568 cu in.) | 12801.6 cc (781.2 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 223.0 kW (299 hp) | 220.1 kW (295.1 hp) |
| Fuel Capacity | 302.1 l (79.8 gal) | 366.0 l (96.7 gal) |
| Crankcase | 24.6 l (6.5 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 71.5 l (18.9 gal) | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 124.9 l (33 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 54.1 l (14.3 gal) | 48.1 l (12.7 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) | — |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 23.2 km/h (14.4 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 26.6 km/h (16.5 mph) | — |
| Operating Weight | 24888.6 kg (54870 lbs) | — |
| Breakout Force | 19994.3 kg (44080 lbs) | 24076.7 kg (53080 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Rated Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 1000 RPM |
| Gross Power | — | 220.1 kW (295.1 hp) |
| Peak Torque | — | Gross - 1960 Nm, Net - 1957 Nm |
| Stroke | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 156.3 l (41.3 gal) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid | — | 31.0 l (8.2 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Volvo HTL 223 |
| Articulation Angle | — | 37 ° |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 15 ° |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Cab Height | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 883.9 cm (348 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.