972M XE Wheel Loader | Front Loader

Engine

Net Power - ISO 9249

311 HP

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV

Engine Model

Cat C9.3

Displacement

568 in³

Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249

311 HP

Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric

315 HP

Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349

311 HP

Maximum Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 - Metric

315 HP

Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396

1260 ft·lbf

Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995

1275 ft·lbf

Maximum Net Torque - 1,200 rpm

1193 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.

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 steering,

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.00 yd³)

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force

44075 lbf

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection

38396 lb

Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection

35626 lb

Note (1)

For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight".

Note (2)

Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.

Transmission - Virtual Gears

Forward - 1

4.1 mile/h

Forward - 2

7.7 mile/h

Forward - 3

13.5 mile/h

Forward - 4

24.5 mile/h

Reverse - 1

4.1 mile/h

Reverse - 2

7.7 mile/h

Reverse - 3

17.1 mile/h

Note

Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total

11 s

Implement Pump Type

Variable Displacement Piston

Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure

4496 psi

Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,600 rpm

102 gal/min

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System

19 gal (US)

Crankcase

6.5 gal (US)

DEF Tank

4.4 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Front

15.1 gal (US)

Differential - Final Drives - Rear

15.1 gal (US)

Fuel Tank

79.8 gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank

33 gal (US)

Transmission

16.6 gal (US)

Sound

Note (1)

*Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.

Note (2)

**For machines in European Union countries and in countries that adopt the EU Directives.

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 (3)

***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC.

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)**

105 LWA***

With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)**

67 dB(A)

With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)

67 dB(A)

Dimensions - High Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

8.17 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.75 ft

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.5 ft

Height - Top of Hood

9.17 ft

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Carry

2.5 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

15.67 ft

Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift

13.58 ft

Maximum Width over Tires

9.83 ft

Note

All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Overall Length - Without Bucket

26.58 ft

Rack Back - Carry Height

49 degrees

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

71 degrees

Rack Back at Ground

39 degrees

Tread Width

7.25 ft

Wheel Base

11.58 ft

Dimensions - Standard Lift

Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight

8.17 ft

Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch

5.75 ft

Ground Clearance

1.42 ft

Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe

11.5 ft

Height - Top of Hood

9.17 ft

Height - Top of ROPS

11.75 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Carry

2.17 ft

Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift

14.58 ft

Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift

12.58 ft

Maximum Width over Tires

9.83 ft

Note

All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires.

Overall Length - Without Bucket

25.5 ft

Rack Back - Carry Height

50 degrees

Rack Back - Maximum Lift

56 degrees

Rack Back at Ground

41 degrees

Tread Width

7.25 ft

Wheel Base

11.58 ft

Bucket Capacities

Bucket Capacities

3.20-9.94 m³ (4.19-13.00 yd³)

Engine - Tier 4 Final/Stage IV

Emissions

Tier 4/Stage IV