The Cat® 972 XE Wheel Loader is built to move more while burning less. Designed for tough jobs across construction, mining, and industrial sites, it delivers powerful performance with smart systems—including a continuously variable transmission (CVT)—that streamline every pass. Operator-focused features help to enhance safety and control, while fewer service stops and strong dealer support keep your crew productive and your operation ahead of schedule.
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 339hp |
| Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 344 hp (metric) |
| Engine Model | Cat® C9.3B |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 343hp |
| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 348 hp (metric) |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 316hp |
| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 321 hp (metric) |
| Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002 | 1375lbf·ft |
| Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014 | 1388lbf·ft |
| Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011 | 1287lbf·ft |
| Displacement | 567.5in³ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Note (1) | The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner, and aftertreatment. |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels**up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester) ***100% |
| Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002 | 1375lb/ft |
| Note (3) | Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (h |
| Displacement | 9.3 L |
| Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014 | 1388lb/ft |
| Operating Weight | 54858lb |
| Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, ride control, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, front manual differential/open rear axles, powertrain guard, sec |
| Forward - 1 | 4.3mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 8mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.1mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.3mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 8mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 17.9mile/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 849 mm (33 in) roll radius. |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 | 67dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 | 107dB(A) |
| Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹ | 67dB(A) |
| Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008² | 105dB(A) |
| Note (1) | ¹Including countries that adopt the EU and UK Directives. |
| Note (2) | ²Exterior Sound Power Level - European Union Directive 2000/14/EC and UK Noise Regulation 2001 No. 1701. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note | Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn | 35919lb |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38582lb |
| Breakout Force | 44072lbf |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under “Weight.” |
| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Fuel Tank | 80.1gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 6.9gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 17.4gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.1gal (US) |
| Transmission | 16.6gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 30.1gal (US) |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm | 92gpm |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.1s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 seconds |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.33ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.42ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.27ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.58ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.33ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.83ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.33ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.5ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height | 2.5ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.67ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.67ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71° |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49° |
| Width over Tires (Loaded) | 9.92ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 4.8 m³ (6.25 yd³) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 26.5R25 VJT L3 radial tires. |
| Rack Back at Ground | 37 degrees |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
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