Caterpillar 972K
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Engine
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | C9.3 ACERT |
| Net Power | 288 hp (214.8 kw) |
| Gross Power | 322 hp (240.2 kw) |
| Max Torque | 1051 lb ft (1425 Nm) |
| Bore | 4.5 in (114.3 mm) |
| Stroke | 5.9 in (149.9 mm) |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 | 288 hp (214.8 kw) |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 1051 lb ft (1425 Nm) |
| Peak Net Torque - 1,400 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 985 lb ft (1335.5 Nm) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 | 288 hp (214.8 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 | 288 hp (214.8 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric | 292 hp (217.8 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1349 - Metric | 292 hp (217.8 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 | 288 hp (214.8 kw) |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,800 Rpm - Eec 80/1269 - Metric | 292 hp (217.8 kw) |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 | 318 hp (237.2 kw) |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm - Sae J1995 - Metric | 322 hp (240.2 kw) |
Operational
| Operating Weight | 57770 lb (26204.1 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 101 gal (382.4 L) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 52.3 gal (198 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 17.4 gal (65.9 L) |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 13.2 gal (50 L) |
Transmission
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 22.9 mph (36.9 km/h) |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 26.2 mph (42.2 km/h) |
| Forward - 1 | 4.4 mph (7.1 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 mph (8.1 km/h) |
| Reverse - 2 | 8.9 mph (14.4 km/h) |
| Reverse - 3 | 15.2 mph (24.5 km/h) |
| Reverse - 4 | 26.2 mph (42.2 km/h) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 57770 lb (26204.1 kg) |
Tires
| Tires | Choices |
Buckets
| Bucket Capacities | 2.90 m3-9.90 m3 (3.75 yd3-13.00 yd3) |
Hydraulic System
| Relief Valve Setting | 4496 psi (30998.9 kPa) |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 90 gal/min (340.7 L/min) |
| Raise Time | 5.9 sec |
| Dump Time | 2 sec |
Axles
| Front | Fixed |
| Rear | Oscillating ?13 degrees |
Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | PISTON |
Axles
| Maximum Single-Wheel Rise And Fall | 19.5 in (495.3 mm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.3 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.4 s |
| Steering System - Pump Type | Piston |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise From Carry Position | 5.9 s |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump, At Maximum Raise | 2 s |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Flow | 79.3 gal/min |
| Implement System - Optional 3rd Function Maximum Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,275 Rpm | 90 gal/min |
Brakes
| Brakes | Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards |
Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force | 44075 lb (19992.1 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Iso 14397-1* | 35963 lb (16312.6 kg) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - Rigid Tires** | 38884 lb (17637.5 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 17.4 gal (65.9 L) |
| Crankcase | 6.5 gal (24.7 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 52.3 gal (198 L) |
| Fuel Tank - Standard | 101 gal (382.4 L) |
| Transmission | 13.2 gal (50 L) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 16.9 gal (64 L) |
Sound
| Standards | Standards |
Cab
| Rops/Fops | Meets SAE and ISO standards |
