Caterpillar 972H
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Bucket
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 10.66 ft in (3252 mm) |
| Breakout Force | 51750 lb (230 kN) |
| Bucket Width | 10.58 ft in (3220 mm) |
| Bucket Capacity - Heaped | 6 yd3 (4.6 m3) |
| Bucket Capacity - Struck | 5.23 yd3 (4 m3) |
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.63 ft in (496.83 mm) |
| Length With Bucket On Ground | 30 ft in (9144 mm) |
| Width Over Tires | 9.67 ft in (2956 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 11.83 ft in (3606 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 11.32 ft in (3450 mm) |
| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 14.67 ft in (4466 mm) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 4.25 ft in (1291 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Exhaust Pipe | 140.04 in (3557.02 mm) |
| Centerline Of Rear Axle To Hitch | 67.92 in (1725.17 mm) |
| Centerline Rear Axle To Edge Of Counterweight | 8.07 ft in (2.46 m) |
| B-Pin Height - Standard | 14.65 ft in (4.47 m) |
| Height - Top Of Hood | 105.6 in (2682.24 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Rops | 11.83 ft in (3.61 m) |
| Wheel Base | 11.32 ft in (3.46 m) |
Engine
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | C13 ACERT |
| Net Power | 287 hp (214 kw) |
| Gross Power | 311 hp (232 kw) |
| Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm |
| Max Torque | 983 lb ft (1332 Nm) |
| Displacement | 762.8 cu in (12.6 L) |
| Torque Measured @ | 1400 rpm |
| Bore | 5.2 in (130.1 mm) |
| Stroke | 6.2 in (157 mm) |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 287 hp (214.1 kw) |
| Net Power - Sae J1349 | 284 hp (211.8 kw) |
| Net Power - 80/1269/Eec | 287 hp (214.1 kw) |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 311 hp (232 kw) |
| Engine Model | Cat? C13 ACERT? |
| Flywheel Power | 287 hp (214.1 kw) |
| Peak Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Net | 983 lb ft (1332.8 Nm) |
Operational
| Operating Weight | 55451 lb (25148 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 100.4 gal (380 L) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 29 gal (110 L) |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 9.3 gal (35 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 10.3 gal (39 L) |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.3 gal (35 L) |
| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Static Tipping Weight | 42043 lb (19067 kg) |
| Turning Radius | 24 ft in (7469 mm) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 degrees |
| Tire Size | 26.5-25 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Powershift |
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 24 mph (38.8 km/h) |
| Forward - 1 | 4.5 mph (7.3 km/h) |
| Forward - 2 | 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h) |
| Forward - 3 | 13.3 mph (21.5 km/h) |
| Forward - 4 | 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Reverse - 1 | 5.1 mph (8.3 km/h) |
| Reverse - 2 | 8.8 mph (14.2 km/h) |
| Reverse - 3 | 15.1 mph (24.4 km/h) |
| Reverse - 4 | 24 mph (38.7 km/h) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 55451 lb (25152.2 kg) |
Tires
| Tires | Choose from a variety of tires to match your application. |
Buckets
| Maximum Bucket Capacity | 6 yd3 (4.6 m3) |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3 |
| Bucket Width | 10.4 ft in (3.2 m) |
Hydraulic System
| Relief Valve Setting | 1000 psi (6900 kPa) |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 80.6 gal/min (305 L/min) |
| Raise Time | 5.9 sec |
| Dump Time | 2.1 sec |
| Lower Time | 2.4 sec |
Axles
| Front | Fixed front |
| Rear | Oscillating +/- 13? |
Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | Piston |
Axles
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.8 in (503 mm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.4 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.4 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise | 5.9 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump | 2.1 s |
| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston |
| Bucket/Work Tool System - Pump Output | 80.6 gal/min |
Brakes
| Brakes | Meets required standards. |
Operating Specifications
| Static Tipping Load - Full Turn | 37271 lb (16905.9 kg) |
| Dump Clearance | 10357.6 ft in (3157 m) |
| Breakout Force | 51750 lb (23473.5 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 10.3 gal (39 L) |
| Crankcase | 9.3 gal (35.1 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 29 gal (109.8 L) |
| Fuel Tank - Standard | 100.4 gal (380.1 L) |
| Transmission | 9.3 gal (35.1 L) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
Cab
| Rops/Fops | Meets SAE and ISO standards. |
