Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Performance Data ● 972L/972M Aggregate Handler

Wheel Loaders IntegratedToolcarriers

Package

Aggregate Handler

BucketType

General Purpose — Fusion QC

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

EdgeType

Capacity — rated

5.10 6.67 5.61 7.34 3357 11'0" 3127 10'3" 1375

5.30 6.93 5.83 7.63 3357 11'0" 3100 10'2" 1399

5.50 7.19 6.05 7.91 3357 11'0" 3072 10'0" 1424

m 3 yd 3 m 3 yd 3

Capacity — rated at 110% fill factor

Width

mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in mm mm ft/in mm ft/in mm ft/in in

Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge

Reach at maximum lift and 45° discharge

4'6"

4'7"

4'8"

Reach at level lift arm and bucket level

3046 9'11"

3083 10'1"

3121 10'2"

Digging depth

108 4.2

108 4.2

108 4.2

Shipping length (With Bucket)

9037 29'8" 6235 20'6"

9074

9112

29'10"

29'11" 6293 20'8" 15 403 19 172 42,255 20 537 45,263 16 658 36,716 18 036 39,753 50'7"

Overall height with bucket at maximum lift

6272 20'7"

Loader clearance circle with bucket at carry position

15 362

15 382

50'5"

50'6"

Static tipping load, straight (with tire deflection)*

19 316 42,574 20 669 45,556 16 799 37,026 18 165 40,036 42,755 25 790 56,840 190

19 242 42,409 20 600 45,403 16 726 36,865 18 098 39,888 41,650 25 832 56,933 185

kg

lb

Static tipping load, straight (no tire deflection)*

kg

lb

Static tipping load, articulated (with tire deflection)*

kg

lb

Static tipping load, articulated (no tire deflection)*

kg

lb

Breakout force

180

kN lbf kg

40,573 25 870

Operating weight*

lb 57,016 *Static tipping loads and operating weights shown are 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 and sound suppression. (WithTire Deflection) Full compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. (NoTire Deflection) Compliance to ISO 14397-1 (2007) Sections 1 thru 5.

NOTE: Machine and bucket availability varies by region. Consult your local dealer for availability.

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