Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Performance Data ● 972H

Wheel Loaders IntegratedToolcarriers

General Purpose — Pin On

Material Handling — Pin On

BucketType

High Lift Delta

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Bolt-on Cutting Edges

Teeth & Segments

Teeth & Segments

Teeth & Segments

EdgeType

Capacity — rated

4.20 5.49 4.62 6.04 3220

4.20 5.49 4.62 6.04 3271 10'8" 3071 10'0" 1470

4.60 6.02 5.06 6.62 3220 10'6" 3187 10'5" 1363

4.60 6.02 5.06 6.62 3271 10'8" 3033 9'11" 1500 4'11" 3209 10'6"

4.60 6.02 5.06 6.62 3220 10'6" 3120 10'2" 1286 4'2" 3014 9'10"

4.60 6.02 5.06 6.62 3271 10'8" 2957 9'8" 1413 4'7" 3219 10'6"

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m 3 yd 3 m 3 yd 3

Capacity — 110%

Width

mm

23

ft/in 10'6"

Dump clearance at maximum lift and 45° discharge

3225

335 1'1"

mm

ft/in 10'6"

Reach at maximum lift and 45° discharge Reach at level lift arm and bucket level

1332

23 0"

mm

ft/in 4'4"

4'9"

4'5"

2955

3160 10'4"

3004 9'10"

273 10"

mm

ft/in 9'8"

Digging depth

103

103 4.0

103 4.0

103 4.0

103 4.0

103 4.0

–4

mm

in 4.0

–0.1 336 1'2" 336 1'2" 332 1'2"

Overall length

9128

9352 30'9" 5937 19'6"

9177 30'2" 6195 20'4"

9401

9187 30'2" 6162 20'3"

9411

mm

ft/in 30'0"

30'11" 6195 20'4" 15 133 17 742 39,104 19 068 42,026 15 382 33,902 16 728 36,868 48,696 25 311 55,784 49'8" 216

30'11" 6162 20'3" 15 139 17 684 38,976 18 989 41,853 15 333 33,795 16 660 36,719 48,365 25 306 55,773 49'8" 215

Overall height with

5937

mm

bucket at maximum lift

ft/in 19'6"

Loader clearance circle with bucket at carry position Static tipping load, straight (ISO)* Static tipping load, straight (rigid tire)* Static tipping load, articulated (ISO)* Static tipping load, articulated (rigid tire)*

14 925

15 105

14 951

14 957

mm

ft/in 49'0"

49'7"

49'1"

49'1"

18 040

17 857 39,358 19 173 42,258 15 492 34,144 16 828 37,090 50,524 25 250 55,650 224

17 926 39,510 19 254 42,436 15 566 34,308 16 914 37,279 49,005 25 173 55,480 218

17 868 39,381 19 175 42,262 15 517 34,200 16 845 37,128 48,673 25 168 55,469 216

–1591 –3507 –1671 –3683 –1438 –3170 –1530 –3372

kg

lb 39,761

19 358

kg

lb 42,666

15 675

kg

lb 34,548

17 013

kg

lb 37,498

Breakout force**

226

–6

kN lbf kg

50,833 25 112

–1424

Operating weight*

85

lb 55,346 186 * *Static tipping loads and operating weights shown are based on standard machine configuration with 26.5R25 L3 Michelin XHA2 radial tires, power train guard, full fuel tank, coolants, lubricants, air conditioner and operator. Static tipping loads conform to the international standard as defined in ISO 14397-1 (SEPT2007). **Measured 100 mm (4") behind tip of cutting edge with bucket hinge pin as pivot point in accordance with SAE J732 (APR2007). NOTE: Specifications and ratings conform to all applicable standards recommended by the Society of Automotive Engineers, including SAE Standard J732 (APR2007) which governs loader ratings. NOTE: Bucket availability varies by region. Consult your local dealer for availability.

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