972M XE Wheel Loader
The new 972M XE Wheel Loader, with the 2017 product update, applies proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The XE technology improves fuel efficiency by up to 25% over the M Series standard configuration and up to 35% over the K Series standard configuration.** Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards. **Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.
- Technical Specs
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 311 hp
- Engine Model
- Cat C9.3 ACERT
- Displacement
- 568 in³
- Maximum Net Power @ 1,600 rpm – SAE J1349
- 311 hp
- Maximum Net Power @ 1,600 rpm – SAE J1349 (metric)
- 315 hp
- Maximum Net Power @ 1,600 rpm – ISO 9249
- 311 hp
- Maximum Net Power @ 1,600 rpm – ISO 9249 (metric)
- 315 hp
- Peak Gross Torque (1,200 rpm) – SAE J1995
- 1275 lbf-ft
- Peak Gross Torque (1,200 rpm) – ISO 14396
- 1260 lbf-ft
- Maximum Net Torque (1,200 rpm)
- 1193 lbf-ft
- 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.
- 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
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.20-9.94 m3 (4.19-13.00 yd3)
- Breakout Force
- 44075 lbf
- Static Tipping Load – Full 37° Turn – with Tire Deflection
- 35626 lb
- Static Tipping Load – Full 37° Turn – No Tire Deflection
- 38396 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.
- Forward 1
- 4.1 mph
- Forward 2
- 7.7 mph
- Forward 3
- 13.5 mph
- Forward 4
- 24.5 mph
- Reverse 1
- 4.1 mph
- Reverse 2
- 7.7 mph
- Reverse 3
- 17.1 mph
- Note
- Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
- Implement Pump Type
- Variable Displacement Piston
- Implement System: Maximum Pump Output (1,600 rpm)
- 102 gal/min
- Implement System: Maximum Operating Pressure
- 4496 psi
- Hydraulic Cycle Time – Total
- 11 Seconds
- Cooling System
- 19 gal
- Crankcase
- 6.5 gal
- Transmission
- 16.6 gal
- Differentials and Final Drives – Front
- 15.1 gal
- Differentials and Final Drives – Rear
- 15.1 gal
- Hydraulic Tank
- 33 gal
- Fuel Tank
- 79.8 gal
- DEF Tank
- 4.4 gal
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value: Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
- 107 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value: Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
- 76 dB(A)*
- 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: Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
- 67 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value: Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**
- 67 dB(A)
- With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value: Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**
- 105 LWA***
- Note
- ***European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” as amended by “2005/88/EC.”
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.20-9.94 m3 (4.19-13.00 yd3)
- Height to Top of Hood
- 9.17 ft
- Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.50 ft
- Height to Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.75 ft
- Wheelbase
- 11.58 ft
- Overall Length (without bucket)
- 25.50 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 14.58 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.17 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 12.58 ft
- Rack Back at Maximum Lift
- 56 degrees
- Rack Back at Carry Height
- 50 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 41 degrees
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.25 ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.
- Height to Top of Hood
- 9.17 ft
- Height to Top of Exhaust Pipe
- 11.50 ft
- Height to Top of ROPS
- 11.75 ft
- Ground Clearance
- 1.42 ft
- Center Line of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
- 8.17 ft
- Center Line of Rear Axle to Hitch
- 5.75 ft
- Wheelbase
- 11.58 ft
- Overall Length (without bucket)
- 26.58 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
- 15.67 ft
- Hinge Pin Height at Carry
- 2.50 ft
- Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
- 13.58 ft
- Rack Back at Maximum Lift
- 71 degrees
- Rack Back at Carry Height
- 49 degrees
- Rack Back at Ground
- 39 degrees
- Maximum Width over Tires
- 9.83 ft
- Tread Width
- 7.25 ft
- Note
- All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.