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Caterpillar

972M

Wheel Loader

Net Power
299.0 hp
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Specifications

16 data points

Engine

Engine specifications
Net Power299.0 hp

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Net Power311.00 hp (231.92 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight54,871 (24,889) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)54,871 (24,889) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Bucket Capacity4.19 - 13 (3.2 - 9.9) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)3.8 - 13.0 (2.9 - 9.9) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine typeCat C9.3 — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power299 (223) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height10.3 (3.1) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)4.4 (1.3) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)24.9 / 24.9 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine Power HP (KW)299 (223) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Tip Load40,779 (18,497) — Starting 2021 Model Year
EngineC9.3 ACERT — Starting 2021 Model Year
Breakout Force41,405.00 lbs ft (56,136.90 nm) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tip Load38,396.00 lbs (17,416.15 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year

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