Construction Machinery Caterpilar CAT 972L 7ton Mining Front End Wheel Loader
OVERVIEW
The 972L Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to meet your expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and a long service life. This machine provides you increased power, incorporates a new shifting strategy and a lockup clutch torque converter that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration and increased travel speed when climbing a grade. This machine delivers the reliability, durability, and versatility you've come to expect from a Cat machine.
ENGINE
| Displacement |
9.3 l |
| Engine Model |
Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric |
242.0 kW |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 |
222.0 kW |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric |
222.0 kW |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm |
1632.0 N·m |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 |
1710.0 N·m |
WEIGHTS
| Operating Weight |
24897.0 kg |
| Note |
Weight based on a machine configuration 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link?, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, sound suppression and a 4.8 m3 general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
BUCKETS
| Bucket Capacities |
3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
| Breakout Force |
196.0 kN |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection |
17421.0 kg |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection |
16164.0 kg |
| Note (1) |
For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.? |
| Note (2) |
Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
TRANSMISSION
| Forward - 1 |
6.9 km/h |
| Forward - 2 |
13.1 km/h |
| Forward - 3 |
23.2 km/h |
| Forward - 4 |
39.5 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 |
7.8 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 |
15.0 km/h |
| Reverse - 3 |
26.5 km/h |
| Note |
Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. |
| Reverse - 4 |
39.5 km/h |
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total |
10.7 s |
| Implement Pump Type |
Variable Displacement Piston |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure |
31000.0 kPa |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm |
360.0 l/min |
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
| Cooling System |
71.6 l |
| Crankcase |
24.5 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front |
57.0 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear |
57.0 l |
| Fuel Tank |
303.0 l |
| Hydraulic Tank |
125.0 l |
| Transmission |
58.5 l |
SOUND
| Note (1) |
*Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Note (2) |
**For machines in countries that adopt the ?EU Directives.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) |
109.0 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) |
76 dB(A)* |
| Note (3) |
***European Union Directive ?2000/14/EC? as amended by ?2005/88/EC.? |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** |
108 LWA*** |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** |
69.0 dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) |
72.0 dB(A) |
ENGINE - TIER 3/STAGE IIIA EQUIVALENT
| Emissions |
Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
BUCKET CAPACITIES
| Bucket Range |
3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
DIMENSIONS - HIGH LIFT
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight |
2500.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch |
1775.0 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
434.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe |
3522.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood |
2818.0 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS |
3587.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry |
778.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift |
4793.0 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift |
4140.0 mm |
| Maximum Width over Tires |
3009.0 mm |
| Note |
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket |
8111.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height |
49 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift |
71 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground |
39 degrees |
| Tread Width |
2230.0 mm |
| Wheel Base |
3550.0 mm |
DIMENSIONS - STANDARD LIFT
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight |
2500.0 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch |
1775.0 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
434.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe |
3522.0 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood |
2818.0 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS |
3587.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry |
680.0 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift |
4458.0 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift |
3843.0 mm |
| Maximum Width over Tires |
3009.0 mm |
| Note |
All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket |
7773.0 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height |
50 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift |
56 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground |
41 degrees |
| Tread Width |
2230.0 mm |
| Wheel Base |
3550.0 mm |
RELIABILITY
- Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ engine offers increased power density.
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- Utilizing rigorous component design and machine validation processes results in unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime.
DURABILITY
- Heavy-duty powershift transmission and axles handle extreme applications effectively.
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- Improved hydraulic hose routing reduces potential hose wear.
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- Full flow hydraulic filtration system with additional loop filtration improves hydraulic system robustness and component life.
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