Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Performance Data ● 972H

Wheel Loaders IntegratedToolcarriers

BucketType

Rock — Pin On

Material Handling/Standard — Pin On

High Lift Delta

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Teeth & Segments

Teeth & Segments

Teeth & Segments

EdgeType

Capacity — rated

4.00 5.23 4.40 5.75 3252

4.00 5.23 4.40 5.75 3252 10'8" 3142 10'3" 1571 5'1" 3214 10'6"

4.60 6.02 5.06 6.62 3220 10'6" 3120 10'2" 1286 4'2" 3014 9'10"

4.60 6.02 5.06 6.62 3271 10'8" 2957 9'8" 1413 4'7" 3219 10'6"

5.00 6.54 5.50 7.19 3220 10'6" 3070 10'0" 1335

5.00 6.54 5.50 7.19 3271 10'8" 2908 9'6" 1462 4'9" 3289 10'9"

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m 3 yd 3 m 3 yd 3

Capacity — 110%

Width

mm

ft/in 10'8"

Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge

3233

335 1'1"

mm

ft/in 10'7"

Reach at maximum lift and 45° discharge Reach at level lift arm and bucket level

1463

23 0"

mm

ft/in 4'9"

4'4"

3073

3084 10'1"

273 10"

mm

ft/in 10'1"

Digging depth

44

44

103 4.0

103 4.0

103 4.0

103 4.0

–4

mm

in 1.7

1.7

–0.1 336 1'2" 336 1'2" 332 1'2"

Overall length

9235

9379

9187 30'2" 6162 20'3"

9411

9257 30'5" 6223 20'5"

9481 31'2" 6223 20'5"

mm

ft/in 30'4"

30'10"

30'11" 6162 20'3" 15 139 17 703 39,019 19 009 41,895 15 353 33,838 16 679 36,761 48,377 25 284 55,726 49'8" 215

Overall height with

6159

6159 20'3"

mm

bucket at maximum lift

ft/in 20'3"

Loader clearance circle with bucket at carry position Static tipping load, straight (ISO)* Static tipping load, straight (rigid tire)* Static tipping load, articulated (ISO)* Static tipping load, articulated (rigid tire)*

15 039

15 123

14 957

14 996

15 178 49'10" 17 573 38,731 18 891 41,636 15 225 33,556 16 564 36,508 46,001 25 368 55,911 204

mm

ft/in 49'5"

49'8"

49'1"

49'3"

18 511

18 441 40,644 19 806 43,652 16 009 35,285 17 396 38,342 49,451 26 020 57,348 220

17 888 39,425 19 195 42,306 15 537 34,244 16 865 37,172 48,687 25 146 55,422 216

17 758 39,139 19 078 42,049 15 410 33,965 16 752 36,921 46,309 25 230 55,607 206

–1591 –3507 –1671 –3683 –1438 –3170 –1530 –3372

kg

lb 40,798

19 876

kg

lb 43,808

16 080

kg

lb 35,440

17 467

kg

lb 38,498

Breakout force**

220

–6

kN lbf kg

49,563 25 969

–1424

Operating weight*

85

lb 57,236 186 * *Static tipping loads and operating weights shown are based on standard machine configuration with 26.5R25 L3 Michelin XHA2 radial tires, power train guard, full fuel tank, coolants, lubricants, air conditioner and operator. Static tipping loads conform to the international standard as defined in ISO 14397-1 (SEPT2007). **Measured 100 mm (4") behind tip of cutting edge with bucket hinge pin as pivot point in accordance with SAE J732 (APR2007). NOTE: Specifications and ratings conform to all applicable standards recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers, including SAE Standard J732 (APR2007) which governs loader ratings. NOTE: Bucket availability varies by region. Consult your local dealer for availability.

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