Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Performance Data ● 972K Extended Capacity

Wheel Loaders IntegratedToolcarriers

BucketType

General Purpose — Pin On

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Teeth & Segments Teeth

Teeth & Segments Teeth

EdgeType

Capacity — rated (§)

4.60 6.02 4.05 5.30

4.60 6.02 4.05 5.30

4.40 5.75 3.90 5.10

4.90 6.41 4.20 5.49

4.90 6.41 4.20 5.49

4.70 6.15 4.00 5.23

m 3 yd 3 m 3 yd 3

Capacity — struck (§)

Width (§)

3220 3271 3271 3220 3271 3271

mm

ft/in 10'6"

10'8"

10'8"

10'6"

10'8"

10'8"

Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge (§)

2978 2824 2824 2920 2765 2765

mm

ft/in 9'9"

9'3"

9'3"

9'6"

9'0"

9'0"

Reach at maximum lift and 45° discharge (§)

1400 1537 1537 1448 1584 1584

mm

ft/in 4'7"

5'0"

5'0"

4'9"

5'2"

5'2"

Reach at level lift arm and bucket level (§)

2857 3062 3062 2933 3138 3138

mm

ft/in 9'4"

10'0"

10'0"

9'7" 123

10'3"

10'3"

Digging depth (§)

123

123 4.8

93

123 4.8

93

mm

in 4.8

3.6

4.8

3.6

Overall length

8996 9221 9221 9072 9297 9297

mm

ft/in 29'7"

30'4"

30'4" 29'10" 30'7"

30'7"

Overall height with bucket at maximum lift

5875 5875 5875 6095 6095 6095

mm

ft/in 19'4"

19'4"

19'4"

20'0"

20'0"

20'0"

Loader clearance circle with bucket at carry position (§)

14 787 14 961 14 961 14 827 15 001 15 001

mm

ft/in 48'7"

49'1"

49'1"

48'8"

49'3"

49'3"

Static tipping load, straight (ISO)*

kg 20 204 20 021 20 388 20 052 19 867 20 098 lb 44,531 44,127 44,936 44,194 43,787 44,296 kg 21 762 21 574 21 959 21 624 21 434 21 667 lb 47,964 47,549 48,397 47,660 47,241 47,755 kg 17 668 17 482 17 836 17 520 17 333 17 546 lb 38,940 38,531 39,312 38,615 38,202 38,672 kg 19 203 19 015 19 384 19 071 18 881 19 094 lb 42,325 41,910 42,722 42,032 41,614 42,085 215 lbf 48,470 48,095 51,358 45,923 45,550 48,516 kg 26 062 26 200 26 037 26 185 26 323 26 160 lb 57,440 57,744 57,384 57,712 58,016 57,656 kN 215 214 228 204 202

Static tipping load, straight (rigid tire)*

Static tipping load, articulated (ISO)*

Static tipping load, articulated (rigid tire)*

Breakout force** (§)

Operating weight*

* *Static tipping loads and operating weights shown are based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 Radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link, open differential axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, and sound suppression. **Measured 102 mm (4") behind tip of cutting edge with bucket hinge pin as pivot point in accordance with SAE J732C. (§) Specifications and ratings conform to all applicable standards recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers, including SAE Standard J732C governing loader ratings. (ISO) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. (Rigid Tire) Compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 5.

NOTE: Bucket availability varies by region. Consult your local dealer for availability.

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