The Caterpillar 972m Wheel Loader (2019-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 298 hp (222 kW) and high weight at 54,895 lb (24.9 t). It also has maximum 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)Maximum bucket capacity: 12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 3.79 yd³ (2.9 m³)
54,895 lb (24.9 t)Weight
298 hp (222 kW)Engine power
12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.79 yd³ (2.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
44,063 lbf (196 kN)Lifting Force
24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)Travel speed
1,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
1,204 lb-ft (1,632 Nm)Maximum torque
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.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
Average
3.79 yd³ (2.9 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 close to 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | 972m |
| 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)
Engine speed at max torque1,000 rpm
Travel speed24.5 mph (39.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport length25.5 ft (7.77 m)
Transport width9.88 ft (3.01 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity12.9 yd³ (9.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.79 yd³ (2.9 m³)
Weight54,895 lb (24.9 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement2.46 US gal (9.3 L)
Emission levelTier 3/ IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC9.3
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5R25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
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