The new 972M XE Wheel Loader, with the 2017 product update, applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The XE technology improves fuel efficiency by up to 25% over the M Series standard configuration and up to 35% over the K Series standard configuration.** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards. **Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 311HP |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Note | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.288 metric tonnes. |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric | 315HP |
| Displacement | 568in³ |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 | 311HP |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 | 1275ft·lbf |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 | 311HP |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1260ft·lbf |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 315HP |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 rpm | 1193ft·lbf |
| Operating Weight | 54871lb |
| Note | Weight based on a machine configuration with Michelin 26.5R25 XHA2 L3 radial tires, full fluids, operator, standard counterweight, cold start, roading fenders, Product Link™, manual diff lock/open axles (front/rear), power train guard, secondary steering, |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.00 yd³) |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.58ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.58ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.17ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.58ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.5ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.67ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.75ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.5ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.83ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.5ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.17ft |
| Tread Width | 7.25ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.58ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.83ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.75ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.5ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.58ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.17ft |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 67dB(A) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 105 LWA*** |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 67dB(A) |
| Note (2) | **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 107dB(A) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* |
| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 35626lb |
| Breakout Force | 44075lbf |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38396lb |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight". |
| Reverse - 3 | 17.1mile/h |
| Forward - 1 | 4.1mile/h |
| Forward - 2 | 7.7mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 7.7mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 13.5mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.1mile/h |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius. |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 11s |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,600 rpm | 102gal/min |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 19gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.5gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 4.4gal (US) |
| Transmission | 16.6gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 79.8gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33gal (US) |
| Emissions | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.00 yd³) |
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