Caterpillar 972G Wheel Loader

Bucket

Breakout Force 51,210 lbs (23,228 kg)
Bucket Capacity – heaped 5 cu yd (4 cu m)
Bucket Width 11 ft (3 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise 11 ft (3 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 2 ft (0 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground 30 ft (9 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 4 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires 10 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement 641 cu in (10,501 cu cm)
Engine Model 3306DITA
Gross Power 265 hp (198 kw)
Net Power 275 hp (205 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time 1.6 seconds
Lower Time 1.8 seconds
Raise Time 6.6 seconds

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity 108 gal (410 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 55 gal (207 l)
Operating Weight 54,964 lbs (24,931 kg)
Static Tipping Weight 40,398 lbs (18,324 kg)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 23 mph (37 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 26 mph (42 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
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