972M XE Wheel Loader | Front Loader
The new 972M XE Wheel Loader, with the 2017 product update, applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The XE technology improves fuel efficiency by up to 25% over the M Series standard configuration and up to 35% over the K Series standard configuration.** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards. **Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.
Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
Emissions
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric
Displacement
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349
Engine Model
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396
Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric
Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 rpm
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Weights
Operating Weight
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Buckets
Bucket Capacities
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection
Breakout Force
Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection
Note (1)
Note (2)
Transmission - Virtual Gears
Reverse - 3
Forward - 1
Forward - 2
Reverse - 2
Forward - 3
Forward - 4
Reverse - 1
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Hydraulic System
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,600 rpm
Implement Pump Type
Service Refill Capacities
Differential - Final Drives - Front
Cooling System
Crankcase
DEF Tank
Transmission
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
Fuel Tank
Hydraulic Tank
Sound
Note (2)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
Note (1)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
Note (3)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
Dimensions - High Lift
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
Maximum Width over Tires
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
Ground Clearance
Height - Top of ROPS
Tread Width
Overall Length - Without Bucket
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
Height - Top of Hood
Wheel Base
Rack Back - Carry Height
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
Rack Back at Ground
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Dimensions - Standard Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
Rack Back - Maximum Lift
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
Overall Length - Without Bucket
Wheel Base
Hinge Pin Height at Carry
Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
Ground Clearance
Rack Back - Carry Height
Height - Top of Hood
Tread Width
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
Rack Back at Ground
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
Height - Top of ROPS
Maximum Width over Tires
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Bucket Capacities
Bucket Capacities
Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV
Emissions
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- Engine, Cat 9.3 meets Stage IV emission standards
- Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Cat continuously variable transmission
- Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
- Axles, ecology drains
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with modulated neutralizer and integrated retarding
- Brake wear indicators
- Parking brake, disc and caliper
- Right pedal lock, maximum rimpull control and machine speed limit in the cab
- Fan, radiator, on demand
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- Hydraulics
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- Hydraulic system, load sensing
- Steering, load sensing
- Ride control, 2V
- Remote diagnostic pressure taps
- Hoses, Cat XT™
- Couplings, Cat O-ring face seal
- Hydraulic oil cooler (swing out)
- Oil sampling valves
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- Electrical And Lighting
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- Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
- Ignition key; start/stop switch
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Starting and charging system (24V)
- Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted); Two rear LED position/stop/turn
- Alarm, back up
- Alternator, 145-amp brushed
- Main disconnnect switch
- Emergency engine shutdown switch
- Receptable start (cables not included)
- Secondary steering
- Speed limiter, adjustable
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- Operator Environment
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- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
- Viscous mounts
- Multi-function 18 cm color touchscreen display for rear vision camera, clock and machine parameters
- EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
- Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
- Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakrs and converter (12V, 10-amp)
- Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
- EH parking brake
- Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Coat hook (2)
- Cab air filter
- Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
- Horn, electric
- Light, two dome (cab)
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
- 2 receptables, 12V
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt, 51 mm retractable, with indicator
- Sun visor, front
- Wet-arm wipers/washer front and rear, intermittent front wiper
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Cab tie-off
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- Computerized Monitoring System
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- With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level; Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
- With following warning indicators: Regeneration; Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level; Transmission filter bypass
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- Cat Connect Technologies
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- Link technologies: Product Link
- Detect technologies: rear vision camera
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- Linkage
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- Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
- Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic
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- Fluids
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- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C
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- Other Standard Equipment
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- Hood, non-metallic power tilting
- Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
- Platform, window washing
- Auto idle shutdown
- Fenders, steel front with mud-flap/rear with extension
- Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
- Ether aid ready
- Grill, airborne debris
- Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
- Fuel cooler
- Grease zerks
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Precleaner rain cap
- Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmissin oil level
- Toolbox
- Vandlism protection caplocks
Optional Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- Axles - Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
- Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
- Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
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- Hydraulics
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- 3rd function with Ride Control
- 4th function with Ride Control
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- Electrical And Lighting
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- Four additional halogen cab mounted work lights or;
- Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights, two LED work lights in the radiator grill, LED front turn signals, replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights, LED roading lights
- Speed limiter - 20 km/h
- External seat belt indicator light
- Reversing strobes
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- Operator Environment
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- Door, remote opening system
- Cover, HVAC metallic
- EH controls, SAL 3rd function - Additional roller switch for 4th function
- EH controls, joystick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
- Filter, carbon fresh air
- Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth™
- Seat, heated, air suspension
- Seat belt, 4 point harness, with indicator
- Seat, deluxe with leather inserts and headrest, heated and ventilated, air-suspended, adjustable lumbar support
- Roof, metallic
- Sun visor, rear
- Windows, rubber mounted
- Windows, with front guard
- Windows, with heavy duty front guard
- Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
- Cat seat cover, removable
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- Cat Connect Technologies
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- Link technologies: VIMS™
- Payload technologies: Cat Production Measurement 2.0 (CPM); Printer, Cat Production Measurement; Aggregate Autodig
- Advanced Productivity subscription
- Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
- Machine Security System
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- Linkage
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- High lift
- Extended capacity
- Quick coupler ready
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- Fluids
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- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50° C
- Bio-degradable oil, Cat HYDO™
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- Starters, Batteries, And Alternators
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- Cold start - 240V
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- Work Tools
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- Performance Series buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- Forks, pallet
- Forks, logging
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- Other Optional Equipment
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- Cat Autolube System
- Fenders, roading
- Guard, power train
- Guard, rear radiator grill
- Oil change, high speed engine
- Precleaner, turbine
- Precleaner, trash
- Wheel clocks
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- Optional Application Specific Configurations
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- Aggregate Handler
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- Purpose Built Specialty Models
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- Industrial and Waste Handler
- Steel Mill
- Corrosion Resistance
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