972L Medium Wheel Loader
972L Medium Wheel Loader Filling a Truck
Overview
| The 972L Wheel Loader is equipped with built-in proven technologies to meet your expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and a long service life. This machine provides you increased power, incorporates a new shifting strategy and a lockup clutch torque converter that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration and increased travel speed when climbing a grade. This machine delivers the reliability, durability, and versatility you’ve come to expect from a Cat machine. |
Specifications
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 302 HP |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 568 in³ |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 222 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 9.3 l |
Benefits & Features
RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
- Cat® C9.3 engine offers increased power density.
- Utilizing rigorous component design and machine validation processes results in unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime.
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
- Heavy-duty powershift transmission and axles handle extreme applications effectively.
- Improved hydraulic hose routing reduces potential hose wear.
- Full flow hydraulic filtration system with additional loop filtration improves hydraulic system robustness and component life.
BUILT TO PERFORM
- Engine power increased by approximately 5% improves machine performance and response (compared to H Series).
- Lock-up clutch torque converter, combined with lock-to-lock shifting, delivers smooth shifts, fast acceleration and speed on grade.
- High capacity torque converter results in greater digging efficiency.
- Z-bar linkage provides high breakout force at ground level.
- Optional high lift linkage offers increased hinge pin height to load more easily in a variety of applications.
- Easy-to-load Performance Series Buckets feature a wider mouth and curved side plates that improve material retention (fill factor) and decrease cycle times.
- Optional fully automatic traction control system (differential locks) improves performance in the pile and poor underfoot conditions.
- Optional Aggregate Handler configuration offers slightly higher payload capability for loose aggregate rehandling.*
* Optional configurations and equipment may vary from region to region and requires conformance to Caterpillar payload policy. Consult your dealer or Caterpillar representative for details.
CatL Series Medium Wheel Loader | Introduction
Specifications
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 302 HP |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 568 in³ |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 329 HP |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 |
| Operating Weight | 54871 lb |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 38396 lb |
| Breakout Force | 44075 lbf |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 35626 lb |
| Forward - 2 | 8.1 mile/h |
| Forward - 4 | 24.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 9.3 mile/h |
| Forward - 1 | 4.3 mile/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 16.5 mile/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 4.8 mile/h |
| Forward - 3 | 14.4 mile/h |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 4496 psi |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 95 gal/min |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Transmission | 15.5 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 18.9 gal (US) |
| Crankcase | 6.5 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank | 80 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 15.1 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 33 gal (US) |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 15.1 gal (US) |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the EU Directives. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.25 ft |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 13.5 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft |
| Reverse - 4 | 24.5 mile/h |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 14.67 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17 ft |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.25 ft |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75 ft |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 12.58 ft |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 15.75 ft |
| Tread Width | 7.33 ft |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight." |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.92 ft |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 2.58 ft |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 302 HP |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58 ft |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm | 1204 ft·lbf |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.83 ft |
| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 11.75 ft |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 5.83 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 8.17 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 26.61 ft |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 9.92 ft |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 69 dB(A) |
| Tread Width | 7.33 ft |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 25.5 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.42 ft |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 11.58 ft |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1261 ft·lbf |
| Height - Top of Hood | 9.25 ft |
| Wheel Base | 11.67 ft |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| 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, sound suppression and a 4.8 m3 general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Bucket Range | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 222 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 9.3 l |
| Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 - Metric | 242 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 |
| Operating Weight | 24897 kg |
| Bucket Capacities | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection | 17421 kg |
| Breakout Force | 196 kN |
| Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection | 16164 kg |
| Forward - 2 | 13.1 km/h |
| Forward - 4 | 39.5 km/h |
| Reverse - 2 | 15 km/h |
| Forward - 1 | 6.9 km/h |
| Reverse - 3 | 26.5 km/h |
| Reverse - 1 | 7.8 km/h |
| Forward - 3 | 23.2 km/h |
| Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure | 31000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total | 10.7 s |
| Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,200 rpm | 360 l/min |
| Implement Pump Type | Variable Displacement Piston |
| Transmission | 58.5 l |
| Cooling System | 71.6 l |
| Crankcase | 24.5 l |
| Fuel Tank | 303 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 57 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 125 l |
| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 57 l |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) | 109 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | *Distance of 15 m, moving forward in second gear ratio. |
| Note (2) | **For machines in countries that adopt the EU Directives. |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013) | 76 dB(A)* |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 680 mm |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 4140 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm |
| Reverse - 4 | 39.5 km/h |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4458 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) | 72 dB(A) |
| Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift | 3843 mm |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift | 4793 mm |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm |
| Note (1) | For a machine configuration as defined under "Weight." |
| Note (3) | ***European Union Directive 2000/14/EC as amended by 2005/88/EC. |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm |
| Hinge Pin Height at Carry | 778 mm |
| Maximum Net Power - 1,700 rpm - ISO 9249 - Metric | 222 kW |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm |
| Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 rpm | 1632 N·m |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm |
| Note (2) | Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing. |
| Height - Top of ROPS | 3587 mm |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch | 1775 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 49 degrees |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 56 degrees |
| Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight | 2500 mm |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 8111 mm |
| Maximum Width over Tires | 3009 mm |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)** | 69 dB(A) |
| Tread Width | 2230 mm |
| Overall Length - Without Bucket | 7773 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 434 mm |
| Rack Back - Maximum Lift | 71 degrees |
| Note | All dimensions are approximate and based on L3 XHA2 tires. |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm |
| Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe | 3522 mm |
| Rack Back - Carry Height | 50 degrees |
| With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)** | 108 LWA*** |
| Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm - ISO 14396 | 1710 N·m |
| Height - Top of Hood | 2818 mm |
| Wheel Base | 3550 mm |
| Rack Back at Ground | 39 degrees |
| Rack Back at Ground | 41 degrees |
| 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, sound suppression and a 4.8 m3 general purpose bucket with BOCE. |
| Note | Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm roll radius. |
| Emissions | Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
| Bucket Range | 3.40-9.90 m³ (4.45-12.95 yd³) |
Benefits & Features
RELIABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON
- Cat® C9.3 engine offers increased power density.
- Utilizing rigorous component design and machine validation processes results in unmatched reliability, durability and high uptime.
LONG TERM VALUE AND DURABILITY
- Heavy-duty powershift transmission and axles handle extreme applications effectively.
- Improved hydraulic hose routing reduces potential hose wear.
- Full flow hydraulic filtration system with additional loop filtration improves hydraulic system robustness and component life.
BUILT TO PERFORM
- Engine power increased by approximately 5% improves machine performance and response (compared to H Series).
- Lock-up clutch torque converter, combined with lock-to-lock shifting, delivers smooth shifts, fast acceleration and speed on grade.
- High capacity torque converter results in greater digging efficiency.
- Z-bar linkage provides high breakout force at ground level.
- Optional high lift linkage offers increased hinge pin height to load more easily in a variety of applications.
- Easy-to-load Performance Series Buckets feature a wider mouth and curved side plates that improve material retention (fill factor) and decrease cycle times.
- Optional fully automatic traction control system (differential locks) improves performance in the pile and poor underfoot conditions.
- Optional Aggregate Handler configuration offers slightly higher payload capability for loose aggregate rehandling.*
* Optional configurations and equipment may vary from region to region and requires conformance to Caterpillar payload policy. Consult your dealer or Caterpillar representative for details.
DO MORE WITH LESS FUEL
- Up to 15% lower fuel consumption than H Series.*
- Power dense engine burns less fuel by providing power and torque when needed.
- Performance Series Buckets feature a longer floor that easily digs through the pile resulting in lower fuel consumption.
- Load sensing hydraulics result in proportional flow for implement and steering on demand.
- Standard productive Economy Mode provides maximum fuel savings with minimal productivity impact.
* Actual results may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, machine configuration, operator technique, machine application, climate, etc.
DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS
- New best-in-class operator environment provides unmatched comfort, visibility, and efficiency.
- Intuitive, ergonomic controls keep operators focused on their work.
- Optional new ride control system with dual accumulators provides excellent ride quality and lowers cab vibrations.
SAFELY HOME EVERY DAY
- Excellent cab access with wide door and stair-like steps.
- Floor to ceiling windshield, large mirrors with integrated spot mirrors and rear vision camera provide industry leading all-around visibility.
- Robust, repositioned grab bars provide safe access to the machine.
SAVE ON SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
- One-piece tilting hood with side and rear doors; hydraulic and electrical service centers make access fast and easy.
- Safe, ground level access to fuel fill and daily maintenance points means less servicing time is required.
- Optional, fully integrated Cat Autolube system provides full lube system monitoring and diagnostic test visibility.
TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE
- Monitor, manage and enhance job site operations.
- Cat LINK Technologies: VisionLink® enables owners to access data wirelessly to monitor machine health, utilization and location.
- Cat DETECT Technologies: Integrated rear vision camera enhances visibility behind machine to help operators work safely. Optional Cat Rear Object Detection increases operator awareness of the working environment which enhances site safety.
- Cat PAYLOAD Technologies: Optional Cat Production Measurement 2.0 brings simple and accurate on-the-go payload scale allowing operators to deliver exact loads and work more efficiently. Advanced Productivity subscription provides comprehensive actionable information to help you manage and improve the productivity and profitability of your operations.
Standard Equipment
- NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- POWER TRAIN
- Engine, Cat C9.3 meets China Nonroad Stage III emission standards equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA, or emissions equivalent to Tier 2/Stage II emissions standards
- Fuel priming pump (electric)
- Fuel/water separator
- Precleaner, engine air intake
- Productive Economy Mode
- Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
- Torque converter, locking clutch with free wheel stator
- Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
- Axles, open differential front and rear axles
- Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS)
- Brake wear indicators
- Parking brake, disc and caliper
- Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cab, pressurized and sound suppressed (ROPS/FOPS)
- Viscous mounts
- Rear vision camera within multi-function 18 cm color LCD touch-screen display (capability for displaying machine status, setting and health parameters)
- EH controls, SAL (single axis lever) lift and tilt function
- Steering, steering wheel
- Radio ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12V, 10-amp)
- Air conditioner, heater, and defroster
- EH parking brake
- Beverage holders (2) with storage compartment for cell phone/MP3 player
- Bucket/work tool function lockout
- Coat hook
- Cab air filter
- Ergonomic cab access ladders and handrails
- Horn, electric
- Light, two dome (cab)
- Mirrors, rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Post mounted membrane 16 switch keypad
- Two receptacles, 12V
- Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) air suspension
- Seat belt, 51 mm retractable
- Sun visor, front
- Wet-arm wipers/washers front and rear, intermittent front wiper
- Window, sliding (left and right sides)
- COMPUTERIZED MONITORING SYSTEM
- With following gauges: Speedometer/tachometer; Digital gear range indicator; Temperature: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, transmission oil; Fuel level
- With following warning indicators: Temperature: axle oil, engine intake manifold; Pressure: engine oil, fuel pressure hi/low, primary steering oil, service brake oil; Battery voltage hi/low; Engine air filter restriction; Hydraulic oil filter restriction; Hydraulic oil low; Parking brake; Transmission filter bypass
- ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Batteries (2), maintenace free 1,400 CCA
- Ignition key; start/stop switch
- Starter, electric, heavy duty
- Starting and charging system (24V)
- Lighting system: Four halogen work lights (cab mounted); Two halogen rear vision lights (hood mounted)
- Alarm, back-up
- Alternator, 145-amp brushed
- Main disconnect switch
- Receptacle start (cables not included)
- CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: Product Link
- Detect technologies: rear vision camera
- LINKAGE
- Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
- Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic (adjustable in cab)
- HYDRAULICS
- Hydraulic system, load sensing
- Steering, load sensing
- Remote diagnostic pressure taps
- Hoses, Cat XT
- Couplings, Cat O-ring face seal
- Hydraulic oil cooler (swing out)
- Oil sampling valves
- FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -34 degrees C
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Toolbox
- Hood, non-metallic power tilting
- Service centers (electrical and hydraulic)
- Auto idle shutdown
- Fenders, front
- Ecology drains for engine, transmission, and hydraulics
- Grill, airborne debris
- Filters: fuel, engine air, engine oil, hydraulic oil, transmission
- Grease zerks
- Hitch, drawbar with pin
- Precleaner rain cap
- Sight gauges: engine coolant, hydraulic oil, and transmission oil level
- Vandalism protection caplocks
Optional Equipment
- NOTE
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
- POWER TRAIN
- Axles: Automatic front/rear differential locks; Axle oil cooler; Ecology drains; Extreme temperature seals; Seal guards
- Fan, VPF (variable pitch fan), automatic and manual control
- Radiator, high debris with wider fin spacing
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cover, HVAC metallic
- EH controls, SAL 3rd function
- EH controls, joystick lift and tilt - Additional integrated roller switches for 3rd function
- Mirrors, heated rearview external with integrated spot mirrors
- Precleaner, HVAC
- Radio, AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 Bluetooth
- Radio, CB ready
- Seat, heated air suspension
- Seat belt, 76 mm retractable, with indicator
- Roof, metallic
- Steering, secondary
- Sun visor, rear
- Windows, rubber mounted
- Windows, with front guard
- Windows, with full guards front, rear and sides
- Full time rear vision display Work Area Vision System (WAVS)
- ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING
- Four additional auxiliary halogen cab mounted work lights or
- Two additional auxiliary front HI LED and two additional auxiliary rear LED cab mounted work lights with two LED work lights in the radiator grill and LED front turn signals also includes replacement of the standard four halogen cab mounted work lights with four LED work lights (the standard offering and only roading light available is the halogen roading light)
- Warning amber strobe beacon
- Two LED stop, turn, tail light
- STARTERS, BATTERIES, AND ALTERNATORS
- Cold start - 240V
- CAT CONNECT TECHNOLOGIES
- Link technologies: VIMS
- Payload technologies: Cat Production Measurement 2.0 (Cat PM); Printer, Cat Production Measurement; Aggregate Autodig
- Detect technologies: Cat Rear Object Detection
- Machine Security System
- LINKAGE
- High lift
- Forestry
- Quick coupler ready
- Autolube
- WORK TOOLS
- Performance Series buckets
- Fusion quick coupler
- Forks, pallet
- Forks, logging
- HYDRAULICS
- 3rd function with Ride Control: Standard linkage; High lift linkage; Forestry linkage
- Ride control, 2V
- FLUIDS
- Premixed extended life coolant with freeze protection to -50 degrees C
- OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Cat Autolube System
- Fenders, roading
- Guard, power train
- Precleaner, turbine
- Precleaner, trash
- Platform, window washing
- Cold weather package: Transmission filter bypass; Fan pump bypass; Jacket water or engine block heater; Ether aid ready
- OPTIONAL APPLICATION SPECIFIC CONFIGURATIONS
- Industrial and Waste Handler
- Steel Mill
- Corrosion Resistance
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