972H ® Wheel Loader Engine Engine Model Gross Power – SAE J1995 Net Power – ISO 9249 Cat C13 ACERT™ 232 kW 311 hp 214 kW 287 hp ® • Caterpillar engine with ACERT™ Technology – EPA Tier III, EU Stage III Compliant Buckets Bucket Capacities 3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3 Weights Operating Weight 25 148 kg 55,451 lb • For 4.6 m (6.0 yd ) general purpose bucket with BOCE Operating Specifications Static Tipping Load, Full Turn 16 903 kg 37,271 lb 3 3 • For 4.6 m3 (6.
972H Wheel Loader Cat® H-Series Wheel Loaders – The New Standard For Midsize Loaders RELIABILITY DURABILITY PRODUCTIVITY • Proven Components And Technology Equal Proven Reliability • ACERT™ Technology Maintains Performance, Efficiency And Durability While Meeting Emissions Regulations • Improved Cycle Times With LoadSensing Hydraulic System • Diagnostic Systems Monitor Product Health To Ensure Reliability • Unmatched Parts Availability And Dealer Support pg.
VERSATILITY OPERATOR COMFORT OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS • Special Machine Arrangements For Specialized Applications • Easy Entry And Exit • Proven Fuel Efficiency • Excellent Visibility • Superior Maintenance • Comfortable Environment With Controlled Vibration • Electronic Systems Monitor Product Health And Performance • Choice Of Steering And Implement Control Systems pg. 12 • Complete Dealer Support pg. 14 • Large Variety Of Cat® Work Tools pg.
RELIABILITY The Cat 972H – Tested And Proven – Ready To Work • Proven components and technology provide proven reliability • Electronic systems monitor vital machine components • Excellent uptime from the best dealer support network in the industry • Unmatched genuine Cat parts availability PROVEN RELIABILITY.
S•O•SSM Services. Keep minor repairs from becoming major ones and avoid complete failures. By regularly taking samples from the ports provided, your Cat dealer tracks wear of components and parts, oil performance, and oil condition and uses that data to predict wear-related problems before they happen.
DURABILITY Built Strong And Tough • ACERT™ Technology maintains engine performance, efficiency and durability while reducing emissions • Heavy duty components withstand all operating conditions • Strong, solid structures built to last EPA TIER III, EU STAGE III COMPLIANT C13 ENGINE. ACERT Technology combines proven systems with innovative new technologies to precisely deliver fuel to the combustion chamber.
STRUCTURES. The articulated frame design of the 972H features a durable box-section engine frame and rigid fourplate loader tower that is robotically welded. Robotic welding creates frame joints with deep plate penetration welds and excellent fusion for maximum strength and durability. Engine End Frame (EEF). A full boxsection engine end frame with hitch plates at the front end provides a strong, rigid structure that resists twisting and impact loads.
PRODUCTIVITY Work Smart And Move More • Hydraulics are easy to control with low effort • Maximum fuel efficiency and flexibility in idle speeds • Consistent horsepower regardless of conditions • Standard and optional features that maximize productivity LOAD SENSING HYDRAULICS. The 972H features a load sensing hydraulic system that automatically adjusts to operating conditions to provide only the hydraulic flow required by the implement for improved fuel efficiency.
Payload Control is offered as a factoryinstalled option. Driver tickets and a variety of reports can be printed with the addition of the optional printer. AUTOLUBE. The optional Caterpillar Autolube System provides precise, automatic lubrication of pins and bushings – during loader operation. Automatic lubrication reduces time spent on daily maintenance and downtime for unplanned repairs due to inadequate greasing – improving productivity. AGGREGATE AUTODIG.
VERSATILITY Built For Your Operation • Special machine arrangements provided from the factory • A variety of buckets and work tools for many applications WORK TOOLS AND QUICK COUPLERS. A variety of buckets, work tools and couplers are available from the factory or from your Caterpillar dealer to customize the 972H for your operation. Material Handling Buckets.
Forks. Logging, millyard and pallet forks are available for forestry and material handling applications. Loader Rakes. Loader Rakes are durable, high-capacity tools for land clearing and site clean up. Rakes are available with or without top clamps and in quick coupler and pin-on models. Material Handling Arms. Material Handling Arms move pipe, concrete blocks, highway dividers and other construction materials quickly and precisely. Ground Engaging Tools (GET).
OPERATOR COMFORT Work Comfortably And Efficiently • Comfortable operation • Excellent visibility • Easy entry and exit • Controlled vibration • Choice of steering systems OPERATING ENVIRONMENT. The 972H maintains the distinction of offering the largest, most ergonomic cab in its class. Seat. The Cat C-500 Series Comfort air suspension seat, standard in the 972H, is built strong and durable and is 6-way adjustable to accommodate all-sized operators.
The right side door opens 10°, or completely for secondary exit simply by pulling a pin. A full-length ladder on the right side facilitates safe exit if needed. STEERING OPTIONS. The 972H offers a choice of steering systems to provide flexibility for your application. Conventional Steering. The conventional steering configuration offers a low-effort hand metering unit hydraulic steering system. Load sensing steering directs power through the steering system only when needed.
OWNING AND OPERATING COSTS The 972H – Best Value For Your Operation • More return for your wheel loader investment through proven Cat fuel efficiency • Sight gauges, grouped maintenance points, easy engine access, ecology drains, maintenance-free batteries – all simplify daily maintenance • Electronic monitoring systems track product health to avoid unscheduled costly repairs • Unsurpassed parts availability reduces downtime • Excellent resale value provided by genuine Cat quality, outstanding dea
MONITORING SYSTEMS. Monitoring product health simplifies maintenance planning and reduces costs. S•O•S Services. Managing component life and machine availability decreases downtime while improving your productivity and efficiency. S•O•S Services can help you do that. Regular fluid sampling is used to track what is going on inside the equipment. Wearrelated problems are predictable and easily and quickly repairable.
SERVICEABILITY Easy To Maintain – Easy To Service • Grouped service points and sight gauges for easy daily maintenance • Convenient access to engine compartment for excellent serviceability • Swing-out grill and cooling cores for easy cleaning • Electronic systems to monitor product health AUTOLUBE. Reduce time spent on daily maintenance and downtime for unplanned repairs due to inadequate greasing with the optional Caterpillar Automatic Lubrication System.
The full-width air conditioning condenser and oil cooler cores swing out 45° to allow easy cleaning of the rear radiator face. Access panels on either side of the radiator support structure provide access to the front face of the radiator and ATAAC cores for easy cleaning. ELECTRIC PRIMING PUMP. An electric fuel priming pump located on the primary fuel filter base eliminates the need to pre-fill or manually prime filters after a change, eliminating engine contamination. ENGINE COMPARTMENT ACCESS.
Engine Hydraulic System Engine Model Gross Power – SAE J1995 Net Power – ISO 9249 Net Power – SAE J1349 Net Power – 80/1269/EEC Peak Torque (Net) @ 1,400 rpm Bore Stroke Displacement Cat ® C13 ACERT™ 232 kW 311 hp 214 kW 287 hp 212 kW 284 hp 214 kW 287 hp 1332 N•m 983 ft-lb 130 mm 5.12 in 157 mm 6.18 in 12.5 L 762.8 in3 • Caterpillar engine with ACERT™ Technology – EPA Tier III, EU Stage III Compliant • These ratings apply at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified standard conditions.
Cab ROPS/FOPS Service Refill Capacities Meets SAE and ISO standards. • Caterpillar cab with integrated Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. • ROPS meets SAE J1040 APR88 and ISO 3471:1994 criteria. • Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS) meets SAE J231 JAN81 and ISO 3449:1992 Level II criteria.
Operating Specifications Bucket Rated Bucket Capacity (§) m3 yd3 m3 yd3 mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in kg lb kg lb kN lb kg lb Struck Capacity (§) Width (§) Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45º Discharge (§) Reach at Full Lift and 45º Discharge (§) Reach with Lift Arm Horizontal and Bucket Level (§) Digging Depth (§) Overall Length Overall Height with Bucket at Full Raise Loader Clearance Circle with Bucket in Carry Position (§) Static Tipping Load Straight * Static T
Bucket Rated Bucket Capacity (§) m3 yd3 Struck Capacity (§) m3 yd3 Width (§) mm ft/in Dump Clearance at Full Lift mm and 45º Discharge (§) ft/in Reach at Full Lift mm and 45º Discharge (§) ft/in Reach with Lift Arm Horizontal mm and Bucket Level (§) ft/in Digging Depth (§) mm in Overall Length mm ft/in Overall Height with Bucket mm at Full Raise ft/in Loader Clearance Circle with mm Bucket in Carry Position (§) ft/in Static Tipping Load Straight * kg lb Static Tipping Load kg Full 37º Turn lb Breakout Forc
Operating Specifications Bucket Rated Bucket Capacity (§) Struck Capacity (§) Width (§) Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45º Discharge (§) Reach at Full Lift and 45º Discharge (§) Reach with Lift Arm Horizontal and Bucket Level (§) Digging Depth (§) Overall Length Overall Height with Bucket at Full Raise Loader Clearance Circle with Bucket in Carry Position (§) Static Tipping Load Straight * Static Tipping Load Full 37º Turn Breakout Force ** (§) Operating Weight * (§) m3 yd3 m3 yd3 mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft
Rated Bucket Capacity (§) Struck Capacity (§) Width (§) Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45º Discharge (§) Reach at Full Lift and 45º Discharge (§) Reach with Lift Arm Horizontal and Bucket Level (§) Digging Depth (§) Overall Length Overall Height with Bucket at Full Raise Loader Clearance Circle with Bucket in Carry Position (§) Static Tipping Load Straight * Static Tipping Load Full 37º Turn Breakout Force ** (§) Operating Weight * (§) m3 yd3 m3 yd3 mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm in mm ft/in mm ft
Dimensions All dimensions are approximate. 10 11 5 1 2 3 12 13 14 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 4 9 7 Height to top of ROPS Height to top of exhaust pipe Height to top of hood Ground clearance with 26.
Standard Equipment Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
Optional Equipment Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details.
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