For the Caterpillar 972 G Wheel Loader (1999-2001), above-average engine power at 260 hp (194 kW) is paired with high weight at 56,879 lb (25.8 t). It also has bucket capacity of 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1999-2001
Weight: 56,879 lb (25.8 t)Engine power: 260 hp (194 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
56,879 lb (25.8 t)Weight
260 hp (194 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Bucket capacity
7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
50,290 lbf (224 kN)Lifting Force
9.74 ft (2.97 m)Transport width
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
260 hp (194 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
High
56,879 lb (25.8 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.
Lifting Force
High
50,290 lbf (224 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
9.74 ft (2.97 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is above the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 972 G |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1999-2001 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power260 hp (194 kW)
Lifting Force50,290 lbf (224 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Maximum discharge height11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Transport height11.6 ft (3.55 m)
Transport length30.6 ft (9.33 m)
Transport width9.74 ft (2.97 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight56,879 lb (25.8 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306 DITA
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
