- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 10.66 ft / 3252 mm
- Breakout Force: 51750 lb / 230 kN
- Bucket Width: 10.58 ft / 3220 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 6 yd3 / 4.6 m3
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 972H
The Caterpillar 972H is a 25.1 t-class wheel loader with a 287 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight55451 lb25148 kg
03Selected published values94
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 972H include published bucket capacity of 6 yd3 / 4.6 m3, published breakout force of 51750 lb / 230 kN, published operating weight of 55451 lb / 25148 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 (10.66 ft / 3252 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Breakout Force” field (51750 lb / 230 kN) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (10.58 ft / 3220 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
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Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise10.66 ft3252 mm
Breakout Force51750 lb230 kN
Bucket Width10.58 ft3220 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped6 yd34.6 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck5.23 yd34 m3
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.63 ft496.83 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground30 ft9144 mm
Width Over Tires9.67 ft2956 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.83 ft3606 mm
Wheelbase11.32 ft3450 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height14.67 ft4466 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump4.25 ft1291 mm
Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe140.04 in3557.02 mm
Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch67.92 in1725.17 mm
Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight8.07 ft2.46 m
B-Pin Height - Standard14.65 ft4.47 m
Height - Top Of Hood105.6 in2682.24 mm
Height - Top Of Rops11.83 ft3.61 m
Wheel Base11.32 ft3.46 m
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC13 ACERTC13 ACERT
Net Power287 hp214 kw
Gross Power311 hp232 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Max Torque983 lb ft1332 Nm
Displacement762.8 cu in12.6 L
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Bore5.2 in130.1 mm
Stroke6.2 in157 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249287 hp214.1 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349284 hp211.8 kw
Net Power - 80/1269/Eec287 hp214.1 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995311 hp232 kw
Flywheel Power287 hp214.1 kw
Peak Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Net983 lb ft1332.8 Nm
Operational
Operating Weight55451 lb25148 kg
Fuel Capacity100.4 gal380 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29 gal110 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity9.3 gal35 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity10.3 gal39 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity9.3 gal35 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal64 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity16.9 gal64 L
Static Tipping Weight42043 lb19067 kg
Turning Radius24 ft7469 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation26 degrees26 degrees
Tire Size26.5-2526.5-25
Transmission
Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward22.9 mph36.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse24 mph38.8 km/h
Forward - 14.5 mph7.3 km/h
Forward - 27.8 mph12.6 km/h
Forward - 313.3 mph21.5 km/h
Forward - 422.9 mph36.9 km/h
Reverse - 15.1 mph8.3 km/h
Reverse - 28.8 mph14.2 km/h
Reverse - 315.1 mph24.4 km/h
Reverse - 424 mph38.7 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight55451 lb25152.2 kg
Tires
TiresChoose from a variety of tires to match your application.Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.
Buckets
Maximum Bucket Capacity6 yd34.6 m3
Bucket Capacities3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd33.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3
Bucket Width10.4 ft3.2 m
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting1000 psi6900 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity80.6 gal/min305 L/min
Raise Time5.9 sec5.9 sec
Dump Time2.1 sec2.1 sec
Lower Time2.4 sec2.4 sec
Pump TypePistonPiston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total10.4 s10.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down2.4 s2.4 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise5.9 s5.9 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump2.1 s2.1 s
Steering System - Pump TypePistonPiston
Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output80.6 gal/min80.6 gal/min
Axles
FrontFixed frontFixed front
RearOscillating +/- 13?Oscillating +/- 13?
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall19.8 in503 mm
Brakes
BrakesMeets required standards.Meets required standards.
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn37271 lb16905.9 kg
Dump Clearance10357.6 ft3157 m
Breakout Force51750 lb23473.5 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System10.3 gal39 L
Crankcase9.3 gal35.1 L
Hydraulic Tank29 gal109.8 L
Fuel Tank - Standard100.4 gal380.1 L
Transmission9.3 gal35.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front16.9 gal64 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear16.9 gal64 L
Cab
Rops/FopsMeets SAE and ISO standards.Meets SAE and ISO standards.
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