The Caterpillar 972h Wheel Loader (2006-2011) is characterised by high engine power at 287 hp (214 kW) and high weight at 56,879 lb (25.8 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2006-2011
Weight: 56,879 lb (25.8 t)Engine power: 287 hp (214 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
56,879 lb (25.8 t)Weight
287 hp (214 kW)Engine power
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Transport width
11.7 ft (3.58 m)Transport height
10.9 ft (3.31 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
287 hp (214 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
Average
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
24.2 mph (39 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
10.6 ft (3.22 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 972h |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2011 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power287 hp (214 kW)
Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)
Dimensions
Maximum discharge height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length30.2 ft (9.19 m)
Transport width10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Outside turning radius24.1 ft (7.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight56,879 lb (25.8 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC13 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL
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