- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 972G ➔
The Caterpillar 972G is a heavy-duty wheel loader designed for construction, mining, and material handling applications. Featuring a robust engine and advanced hydraulic systems, the 972G delivers high performance and fuel efficiency. Its durable frame and reinforced components ensure long service life in demanding environments. The operator cabin offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved productivity and safety. With a large bucket capacity, the Caterpillar 972G efficiently handles bulk materials such as soil, gravel, and aggregate. This wheel loader model is widely used in earthmoving, quarrying, and industrial projects requiring reliable loading and transport capabilities.
Bucket
| Breakout Force | 51,210 lbs (23,228 kg)
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| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 5 cu yd (4 cu m)
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| Bucket Width | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Dump Clearance at Max Raise | 11 ft (3 m)
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Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (0 m)
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| Length with Bucket on Ground | 30 ft (9 m)
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 4 ft (1 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 10 ft (3 m)
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Engine
| Displacement | 641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | 3306DITA
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| Gross Power | 265 hp (198 kw)
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| Net Power | 275 hp (205 kw)
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Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 1.6 seconds
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| Lower Time | 1.8 seconds
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| Raise Time | 6.6 seconds
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Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 108 gal (410 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 55 gal (207 l)
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| Operating Weight | 54,964 lbs (24,931 kg)
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| Static Tipping Weight | 40,398 lbs (18,324 kg)
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Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 23 mph (37 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 26 mph (42 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 4
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