Caterpillar 972G Wheel Loader
Wheel Loader // Caterpillar
Caterpillar 972G Bucket
| Breakout Force: | 51210 lbs (23,229 kg) |
| Bucket Capacity - heaped: | 4.8 cu yds (4 m) |
| Bucket Width: | 10.6 ft (3 m) |
Caterpillar 972G Dimensions
| Dump Clearance at Max Raise: | 10.8 ft (3 m) |
| Ground Clearance: | 1.5 ft (0 m) |
| Length with Bucket on Ground: | 29.7 ft (9 m) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump: | 4.2 ft (1 m) |
| Width Over Tires: | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
Caterpillar 972G Engine
| Displacement: | 640.8 cu in (0 m) |
| Engine Model: | 3306DITA |
| Gross Power: | 265 hp (198 kw) |
| Net Power: | 275 hp (205 kw) |
Caterpillar 972G Hydraulic System
| Dump Time: | 1.6 sec |
| Lower Time: | 1.8 sec |
| Raise Time: | 6.6 sec |
Caterpillar 972G Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity: | 108.4 gal (410 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: | 54.7 gal (207 l) |
| Operating Weight: | 54963.5 lbs (24,931 kg) |
| Static Tipping Weight: | 40397.6 lbs (18,324 kg) |
Caterpillar 972G Transmission
| Max Speed - Reverse: | 23 mph (37 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears: | 26.1 mph (42 kph) |
| Number of Reverse Gears: | 4.0 |
| Transmission Type: | 4.0 |