New 972M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4 for Sale

972M Wheel Loader | Front Loader | Tier 4

Net Power

299 HP
Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV
Displacement

568 in³
Engine Model

Cat C9.3

Engine

Net Power: 299 HP
Emissions: Tier 4/Stage IV
Displacement: 568 in³
Engine Model: Cat C9.3
Maximum Net Power: 299 HP
Maximum Net Power: 303 HP
Maximum Power: 331 HP
Maximum Power: 336 HP
Maximum Power: 337 HP
Maximum Power: 341 HP
Maximum Net Power: 299 HP
Maximum Net Power: 303 HP
Maximum Net Torque: 1220 ft·lbf
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.
Peak Gross Torque: 1261 ft·lbf
Peak Gross Torque: 1275 ft·lbf

Weights

Operating Weight: 54871 lb
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 steerin

Buckets

Bucket Capacities: 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force: 44075 lbf
Static Tipping Load: 38396 lb
Static Tipping Load: 35626 lb
Note: For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight."
Note: Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Transmission

Forward: 4.2 mile/h
Forward: 8.1 mile/h
Forward: 14.4 mile/h
Forward: 24.5 mile/h
Reverse: 4.7 mile/h
Reverse: 9.3 mile/h
Reverse: 16.5 mile/h
Note: Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse: 24.5 mile/h

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time: 10.7 s
Implement Pump Type: Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System: 4496 psi
Implement System: 95 gal/min

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System: 18.9 gal (US)
Crankcase: 6.5 gal (US)
Differential: 15.1 gal (US)
Differential: 15.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank: 79.8 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank: 33 gal (US)
Transmission: 14.3 gal (US)
DEF Tank: 4.4 gal (US)

Sound

Note: *Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
Note: **For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value: 109 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value: 76 dB(A)*
Note: ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70: 108 LWA***
With Cooling Fan Speed at 70: 69 dB(A)
With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value: 70 dB(A)

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight: 8.17 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch: 5.83 ft
Ground Clearance: 1.42 ft
Height: 11.58 ft
Height: 9.17 ft
Height: 11.75 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry: 2.58 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 15.75 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift: 13.5 ft
Maximum Width over Tires: 9.92 ft
Note: All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Overall Length: 26.67 ft
Rack Back: 49 degrees
Rack Back: 71 degrees
Rack Back at Ground: 39 degrees
Tread Width: 7.33 ft
Wheel Base: 11.67 ft

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight: 8.17 ft
Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch: 5.83 ft
Ground Clearance: 1.42 ft
Height: 11.58 ft
Height: 9.17 ft
Height: 11.75 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Carry: 2.25 ft
Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 14.67 ft
Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift: 12.58 ft
Maximum Width over Tires: 9.92 ft
Note: All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
Overall Length: 25.58 ft
Rack Back: 50 degrees
Rack Back: 56 degrees
Rack Back at Ground: 41 degrees
Tread Width: 7.33 ft
Wheel Base: 11.67 ft

Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV

Emissions: Tier 4/Stage IV

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Range: 3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.0 yd³)

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Engine, Cat C9.3 meets Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent or Tier 4/Final/Stage IV emission standards
- Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) wih Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models)
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Economy Mode (selectable)
- Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
- Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Axles, manually actuated differential lock front axle, open differential rear axle
- Axles, ecology drains
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Brake wear indicators
- Parking brake, disc and caliper
- Fan, radiator, on demand
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
- Viscous mounts
- Multi-function 18 cm (7 in) color touch-screen display for rear vision camera, clock and machine parameters
- EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
- Steering, EH joystick, speed sensing with force feedback
- Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
- Air conditioner, heater, and defroster (auto temp and fan)
- EH parking brake
- Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Coat hook (2)
- Cab air filter
- Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
- Horn, electric
- Light, two dome (cab)
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
- 2 receptables, 12V
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt, 51 mm (2 in) retractable, with indicator
- Sun visor, front
- Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- Cab tie-off
COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM
- With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
- With following warning indicators: Regeneration; Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; DEF low level (Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models); Transmission filter bypass
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (2), maintenance free 1,400 CCA
- Ignition key; start/stop switch
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Starting and charging system (24V)
- Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen roading lights (with signals); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, 145-amp brushed
- Main disconnect switch
- Receptacle start (cables not included)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: Product Link
- Detect technologies: rear vision camera
LINKAGE
- Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
- Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic
HYDRAULICS
- Hydraulic system, load sensing
- Steering, load sensing
- Ride control, 2V
- Remote diagnostic pressure taps
- Hoses, Cat XT^™
- Oil sampling valves
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34° C (-29° F)
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Hood, non-metallic power tilting
- Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
- Platform, window washing
- Auto idle shutdown
- Fenders, front with mud-flap/rear with extension
- Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
- Ether aid ready
- Grill, airborne debris
- Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
- Fuel cooler
- Grease zerks
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Precleaner rain cap
- Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
- Toolbox
- Vandlism protection caplocks

NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
POWER TRAIN
- Axles - Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
- Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
- Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Door, remote opening system
- Cover, HVAC metallic
- EH controls, SAL 3rd function - Additional roller switch for 4th function
- EH controls, joyhstick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd and 4th functions
- Filter, carbon fresh air
- Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Precleaner, HVAC (RESPA)
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth with Satellite Sirius XM
- Radio, CB ready
- Seat, heated air suspension
- Seat belt, 76 mm (3 in) retractable, with indicator
- Steering, EH wheel with directional FNR shifter and gear selector - Additional FNR with implement controls
- Roof, metallic
- Steering, secondary
- Sun visor, rear
- Windows, rubber mounted
- Windows, with front guard
- Windows, with heavy duty front guard
- Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Four additional auxiliary halogen cab mounted work lights or
- Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights with 2 LED work lights in the radiator grill and LED front turn signals also includes replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights (the standard offering and only roading light available is the halogen roading light)
- Warning amber strobe beacon
- Reversing strobes
- External seat belt indicator light
- Speed limiter - 20 km/h (Europe only)
CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: VIMS^™
- Payload technologies: Advanced Productivity subscription; Cat Production Measurement 2.0; Printer; Aggregate Autodig
- Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
- Machine Security System
HYDRAULICS
- 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
- 4th function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50° C (-58° F)
STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS
- Cold start - 120V
- Cold start - 240V
LINKAGE
- High lift
- Extended capacity
- Quick coupler ready
WORK TOOLS
- Performance Series buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- Forks, pallet
- Forks, logging
OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Autolube System
- Fenders, roading
- Guard, power train
- Oil change, high speed engine
- Precleaner, turbine
- Precleaner, trash
- Wheel chocks
PURPOSE BULT SPECIALTY MODELS
- Aggregate Handler
- Industrial and Waste Handler
- Steel Mill
- Corrosion Resistance