Caterpillar 972l Wheel Loader Specs (2019-2026)

Key specifications for the Caterpillar 972l Wheel Loader (2019-2026) include high engine power at 298 hp (222 kW) together with high weight at 54,895 lb (24.9 t). It also has bucket capacity of 12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2019-2026

Weight: 54,895 lb (24.9 t)Engine power: 298 hp (222 kW)Bucket capacity: 12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
54,895 lb (24.9 t)Weight
298 hp (222 kW)Engine power
12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)Bucket capacity
12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
44,063 lbf (196 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,204 lb-ft (1,632 Nm)Maximum torque
9.81 ft (2.99 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

298 hp (222 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

54,895 lb (24.9 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

High

12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Above average

44,063 lbf (196 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.5 mph (39.5 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.

Maximum torque

High

1,204 lb-ft (1,632 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.2 ft (6.76 m)
Maximum discharge height10.3 ft (3.15 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length30.5 ft (9.31 m)
Transport height12.7 ft (3.86 m)
Transport width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
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 972l
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power298 hp (222 kW)
Lifting Force44,063 lbf (196 kN)
Maximum torque1,204 lb-ft (1,632 Nm)
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Maximum discharge height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Transport height12.7 ft (3.86 m)
Transport length30.5 ft (9.31 m)
Transport width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Outside turning radius22.2 ft (6.76 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Weight54,895 lb (24.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke115×149 mm
Displacement2.46 US gal (9.3 L)
Emission levelTier 3/ IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9.3 Acert

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo