- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 972G ➔
The Caterpillar 972G Wheel Loader is a powerhouse of a machine, boasting a bucket breakout force of 51,210 lbs and a bucket capacity of 4.8 cubic yards. With a width over tires of 9.8 feet and a reach of 4.2 feet at max lift and dump, this loader is designed for efficiency and productivity in various construction and earthmoving applications. Powered by a 275 horsepower Caterpillar 3306DITA engine and featuring quick dump and raise times of 1.6 and 6.6 seconds respectively, the 972G offers impressive performance capabilities. Operating at a weight of 54,963.5 lbs and a static tipping weight of 40,397.6 lbs, this wheel loader is a reliable and robust choice for demanding tasks.
General Specifications
Bucket
Breakout Force | 51,210 lbs (23,228 kg)
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Bucket Capacity - heaped | 5 cu yd (4 cu m)
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Bucket Width | 11 ft (3 m)
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Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 11 ft (3 m)
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Dimensions
Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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Length with Bucket on Ground | 30 ft (9 m)
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Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 4 ft (1 m)
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Width Over Tires | 10 ft (3 m)
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Engine
Displacement | 641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
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Engine Model | 3306DITA
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Gross Power | 265 hp (198 kw)
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Net Power | 275 hp (205 kw)
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Hydraulic System
Dump Time | 1.6 seconds
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Lower Time | 1.8 seconds
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Raise Time | 6.6 seconds
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Operating Specifications
Fuel Capacity | 108 gal (410 l)
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Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 55 gal (207 l)
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Operating Weight | 54,964 lbs (24,931 kg)
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Static Tipping Weight | 40,398 lbs (18,324 kg)
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Transmission
Max Speed - Forward | 23 mph (37 kph)
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Max Speed - Reverse | 26 mph (42 kph)
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Number of Forward Gears | 4
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Number of Reverse Gears | 4
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