The Cat® 972 XE Wheel Loader delivers increased fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and lower maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation. Improved performance, reliability, durability, and versatility result in a machine that is better built to meet your needs.
Financial Programs
- Downpayment>49%
- Period36 months
- Rate0%
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Annuity
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Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 339 hp
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
- 343 hp
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 316 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2,014 emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 1,287 ft-lb
- Note (3)
- Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
- Displacement
- 9.3 L
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
- 1,388 lb/ft
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
- 1,375 lb/ft
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 54,858 lb
- Note
- Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, second
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4.1 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 8.4 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 15 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
- Reverse - 1
- 4.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.2 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
Sound
- Note (1)
- ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
- Note (2)
- ***European Union Directive 2,000/14/EC as amended by 2,005/88/EC.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
- 108
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 69 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 109 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 70 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
- Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 44,072 lb
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 17,505 kg
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 35,919 lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 17.4 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.9 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 80.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 30.1 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 15.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4,496 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
- 99 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.7 seconds
Dimensions
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.1 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.8 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.5 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.1 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.6 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.9 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.8 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.6 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.8 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 37 degrees
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 420 mm
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 3,527 mm
- Height - Top of Hood
- 2,846 mm
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 3,589 mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.2 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 4,464 mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 3,843 mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 7,731 mm
- Tread Width
- 7.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 3,550 mm
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8 ft
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
Standard Equipment:
- Operator Environment
- Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
- Door, remote opening system
- EH implement controls, parking brake
- Steering, joystick
- Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
- Touchscreen display
- Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
- Mirrors, heated
- Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
- Sun visor, front, retractable
- Sun visor, rear, retractable
- Window cleaning platform, front
- Window, front, laminated
- On-board Technologies
- Cat Payload scale
- Autodig with Auto Set Tires
- Operator ID & machine security
- Application Profiles
- Job Aids
- Controls Help and eOMM
- Power Train
- Cat C9.3B engine
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
- Engine, air precleaner
- Axles, front differential lock
- Axles, ecology drains
- Transmission, continuous variable
- Rimpull control
- Throttle lock mode
- Hill and speed hold on grades
- Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
- Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
- Hydraulics
- Implement system, load sensing with electro-hydraulic variable displacement piston pump
- Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
- Ride control, dual accumulators
- Oil sampling valves, Cat XT™ hoses
- Electrical
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 rearvision lights
- Lights: roading with turn signals
- Monitoring System
- Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
- Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
- Linkage
- Standard lift, Z-bar
- Kickouts: lift and tilt
Optional Equipment:
- Operator Environment
- Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
- Entertainment radio (DAB+)
- CB radio ready
- Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
- Multiview (360�) vision system
- Cat Detect rear radar system
- Dedicated rearview screen
- Full cab window guard
- On-board Technologies
- Cat Advanced Payload
- Cat Payload Printer
- Power Train
- Turbine, air precleaner
- Radiator, high debris
- Cooling fan, reversible
- Axles, auto differential locks front and rear
- Axles, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
- Axles, oil cooler
- Hydraulics
- 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
- Quick coupler control
- Electrical
- Cold start, 120V or 240V
- Lights: LED
- Warning beacon
- Monitoring System
- Reversing strobe lights
- Linkage
- High lift, Z-bar
- Additional Equipment
- Cat Autolube system
- Fenders, roading
- Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- High-speed oil change system
- Toolbox
- Wheel chocks
- Secondary steering system, electrical
- Special Configurations
- Aggregate handler
- Waste and industrial
- Corrosion resistant
Specifications
Engine
- Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
- 339 hp
- Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
- 343 hp
- Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 316 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3B
- Note (1)
- Cat engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2,014 emission standards.
- Note (2)
- The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment.
- Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
- 1,287 ft-lb
- Note (3)
- Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h
- Displacement
- 9.3 L
- Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
- 1,388 lb/ft
- Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
- 1,375 lb/ft
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 54,858 lb
- Note
- Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJTL3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control,cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, front manual differential/openrear axles, power train guard, second
Bucket Capacities
- Bucket Range
- 2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
Transmission
- Forward - 1
- 4.1 mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 8.4 mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 15 mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius.
- Reverse - 1
- 4.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 9.2 mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 16.5 mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 24.5 mile/h
Sound
- Note (1)
- ** For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
- Note (2)
- ***European Union Directive 2,000/14/EC as amended by 2,005/88/EC.
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
- 108
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 69 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 109 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 70 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
- Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1,430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons).
Operating Specifications
- Breakout Force
- 44,072 lb
- Note (1)
- For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
- Note (2)
- Full compliance to ISO 14,397-1:2,007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
- 17,505 kg
- Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
- 35,919 lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 17.4 gal (US)
- Crankcase
- 6.1 gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 6.9 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Front
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Differential - Final Drives - Rear
- 15.1 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 80.1 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 30.1 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 15.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4,496 psi
- Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
- 99 gal/min
- Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
- 10.7 seconds
Dimensions
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
Dimensions - High Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.1 ft
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.4 ft
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.8 ft
- Height - Top of Hood
- 9.5 ft
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 11.1 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.6 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.9 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.8 ft
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 26.6 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 11.8 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 37 degrees
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11 ft
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
Dimensions - Standard Lift
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.1 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 420 mm
- Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 3,527 mm
- Height - Top of Hood
- 2,846 mm
- Height - Top of ROPS
- 3,589 mm
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.2 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 4,464 mm
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 3,843 mm
- Overall Length - Without Bucket
- 7,731 mm
- Tread Width
- 7.3 ft
- Wheel Base
- 3,550 mm
- Rack Back - Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Rack Back - Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
- Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8 ft
- Width over Tires (Loaded)
- 9.11 ft
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
Standard/Optional Features
Standard Equipment:
- Operator Environment
- Cab, pressurized, sound suppression
- Door, remote opening system
- EH implement controls, parking brake
- Steering, joystick
- Seat, suede/cloth, air suspension, heated
- Touchscreen display
- Visibility: mirrors, rear-vision camera
- Mirrors, heated
- Air conditioner, heater, defroster (auto temp, fan)
- Sun visor, front, retractable
- Sun visor, rear, retractable
- Window cleaning platform, front
- Window, front, laminated
- On-board Technologies
- Cat Payload scale
- Autodig with Auto Set Tires
- Operator ID & machine security
- Application Profiles
- Job Aids
- Controls Help and eOMM
- Power Train
- Cat C9.3B engine
- Electric fuel priming pump
- Fuel-water separator and secondary fuel filter
- Engine, air precleaner
- Axles, front differential lock
- Axles, ecology drains
- Transmission, continuous variable
- Rimpull control
- Throttle lock mode
- Hill and speed hold on grades
- Service brakes, hydraulic, fully enclosed wet disc, wear indicators
- Park brake, caliper on front axles, spring applied-pressure released
- Hydraulics
- Implement system, load sensing with electro-hydraulic variable displacement piston pump
- Steering system, load sensing with dedicated variable displacement piston pump
- Ride control, dual accumulators
- Oil sampling valves, Cat XT™ hoses
- Electrical
- Starting and charging system, 24V
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Lights: halogen, 4 work lights, 2 rearvision lights
- Lights: roading with turn signals
- Monitoring System
- Front dash with analog gauges, LCD display, and warning lights
- Primary touchscreen monitor (Cat Payload, quad screens, machine settings & messages)
- Linkage
- Standard lift, Z-bar
- Kickouts: lift and tilt
Optional Equipment:
- Operator Environment
- Entertainment radio (FM, AM, USB, BT)
- Entertainment radio (DAB+)
- CB radio ready
- Seat, leather/cloth, air suspension, heated/cooled
- Multiview (360�) vision system
- Cat Detect rear radar system
- Dedicated rearview screen
- Full cab window guard
- On-board Technologies
- Cat Advanced Payload
- Cat Payload Printer
- Power Train
- Turbine, air precleaner
- Radiator, high debris
- Cooling fan, reversible
- Axles, auto differential locks front and rear
- Axles, AOC ready, extreme temperature seals
- Axles, oil cooler
- Hydraulics
- 3rd and 4th auxiliary functions with ride control
- Quick coupler control
- Electrical
- Cold start, 120V or 240V
- Lights: LED
- Warning beacon
- Monitoring System
- Reversing strobe lights
- Linkage
- High lift, Z-bar
- Additional Equipment
- Cat Autolube system
- Fenders, roading
- Guards: power train, crankcase, cab, cylinders, rear
- Biodegradable hydraulic oil
- High-speed oil change system
- Toolbox
- Wheel chocks
- Secondary steering system, electrical
- Special Configurations
- Aggregate handler
- Waste and industrial
- Corrosion resistant