- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 10.8 ft / 3290 mm
- Breakout Force: 51210 lb / 51210 -
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 4.74 yd3 / 3.62 m3
- Bucket Width: 10.57 ft / 3220 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 972G
The Caterpillar 972G is a wheel loader of about 24.9 t; its 3306DITA engine is rated at 275 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight54963.5 lb24931 kg
03Selected published values23
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 972G include published bucket capacity of 4.74 yd3 / 3.62 m3, published breakout force of 51210 lb, published operating weight of 54963.5 lb / 24931 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (10.8 ft / 3290 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (51210 lb / 51210 -) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (4.74 yd3 / 3.62 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise10.8 ft3290 mm
Breakout Force51210 lb51210 -
Bucket Capacity - Heaped4.74 yd33.62 m3
Bucket Width10.57 ft3220 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.42 ft430 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground29.65 ft9035 mm
Width Over Tires9.72 ft2960 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump4.2 ft1280 mm
Engine
Engine Model3306DITA3306DITA
Net Power275 hp205.1 kw
Gross Power265 hp197.7 kw
Displacement640.8 cu in10.5 L
Operational
Operating Weight54963.5 lb24931 kg
Fuel Capacity108.4 gal410 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity54.7 gal207 L
Static Tipping Weight40397.6 lb18324 kg
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward23 mph37 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse26.1 mph41.9 km/h
Hydraulic System
Raise Time6.6 sec6.6 sec
Dump Time1.6 sec1.6 sec
Lower Time1.8 sec1.8 sec
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