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972H: 2007 update

Performance you can feel with the capability to work in the most demanding applications. Unmatched operator comfort and efficiency in a world class cab. Revolutionary electronics and hydraulics for low-effort operation. Increased productivity with lower owning and operating costs.
Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 287 hp
Engine Model Cat® C13 ACERT
Net Power - 80/1269/EEC 287 hp
Flywheel Power 287 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995 311 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349 284 hp
Peak Torque (Net) @ 1,400 RPM 983 ft-lb
Bore 5.12 in
Stroke 6.18 in
Displacement 762.8 in3
Weights
Operating Weight 55451 lb
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 3.8-4.6 m3 5.0-6.0 yd3
Max Bucket Capacity 6 yd3
Bucket Width 10.32 ft
Operating Specifications
Dump Clearance 10357.58 ft
Static Tipping Load, Full Turn 37271 lb
Breakout Force 51750 lb
Transmission
Forward 1 4.5 mph
Forward 2 7.8 mph
Forward 3 13.3 mph
Forward 4 22.9 mph
Reverse 1 5.1 mph
Reverse 2 8.8 mph
Reverse 3 15.1 mph
Reverse 4 24 mph
Hydraulic System
Steering System Pump Type Piston
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise 5.9 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump 2.1 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Do 2.4 Seconds
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total 10.4 Seconds
Brakes
Brakes Meets required standards.
Axles
Front Fixed front
Rear Oscillating +/- 13°
Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall 19.8 in
Tires
Tires Choose from a variety of tires to match your application.
Cab
ROPS/FOPS Meets SAE and ISO standards.
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank - Standard 100.4 gal
Cooling System 10.3 gal
Crankcase 9.25 gal
Transmission 9.25 gal
Differentials and Final Drives - Front 16.9 gal
Differentials and Final Drives - Rear 16.9 gal
Hydraulic Tank 29 gal
Dimensions
Height to top of ROPS 11.83 ft
Height to top of exhaust pipe 11.67 ft
Height to top of hood 8.8 ft
Ground clearance 1.63 ft
B-pin height - standard 14.65 ft
Center line rear axle to edge of counterweigh 8.07 ft
Wheelbase 11.32 ft
Center line rear axle to hitch 5.66 ft
ELECTRICAL
Alarm, back-up
Alternator, 80-amp brushless
Batteries, Maintenance free (2) 1400 CCA
Ignition key; start/stop switch
Lighting system, halogen (6 total)
Main disconnect switch
Receptacle, starting, 24-volt
Starter, electric, heavy-duty
Starting and charging system (24-volt)
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Air conditioner, heater and defroster
Bucket/work tool function lockout
Cab, pressurized and sound-suppressed ROPS/FOPS
Radio-ready (entertainment) includes antenna, speakers and converter (12-volt, 10-amp)
Cigar lighter and ashtray (12-volt)
Coat hook (2) with straps
Computerized monitoring system
Instrumentation, gauges:
Instrumentation, warning indicators:
Controls, electrohydraulic, lift and tilt function
Horn, electric (steering wheel/console)
Light, dome (cab)
Lunchbox, beverage holders and personal tray
Mirror, rearview (internally mounted)
Seat, Cat Comfort (cloth) with air suspension
Seat belt, retractable, 51 mm (2") wide
Steering column, adjustable
angle (steering wheel and Command Control)
length (Command Control only)
Wet-Arm wipers and washers, front and rear
Intermittent front wipers
Window, sliding (left and right side)
POWER TRAIN
Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet-disc with Integrated Braking System (IBS) and brake wear indicator
Engine, Cat C13 with ACERT
Fan, radiator, electronically controlled, hydraulically driven, temperature sensing, on demand
Filters, fuel, primary/secondary
Filters, engine air, primary/secondary
Fuel priming pump (electric)
Muffler, sound suppressed
Radiator, unit core
Starting aid, ether (ready)
Switch, transmission neutralizer lockout
Torque converter, free wheel stator
Transmission, automatic, planetary powershift (4F/4R)
Variable Shift Control (VSC)
OTHER
Automatic bucket positioner
Counterweight
Couplings, Caterpillar O-ring face seal
Doors, service access (locking)
Ecology drains, engine, transmission and hydraulics
Fenders, steel (front and rear)
Guard, airborne debris
Hitch, drawbar with pin
Hood, non-metallic, power tilting
Hoses, Caterpillar XT
Hydraulic oil cooler
Kickout, lift and tilt, automatic (in-cab adjustable)
Linkage, Z-bar, cast crosstube/tilt lever
Oil sampling valves
Product Link ready
Remote diagnostic pressure taps
Service center, electrical and hydraulic
Sight gauges:
Engine coolant
Hydraulic oil
Transmission oil level
Steering, load sensing
Vandalism protection caplocks
TIRES, RIMS, WHEELS
A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section. Base machine price includes an allowance based on a premium radial tire.
ANTIFREEZE
Premixed 50% concentration of Extended Life Coolant with freeze protection to -34°C (-29°F)
Aggregate Autodig System
Autolube
Buckets and work tools
Bucket Ground Engaging Tools (GET) - see Cat dealer for details
Camera, rear vision
Cooler, axle oil
Cooling, high-ambient, 50° C (122° F)
Differentials
Limited slip, front or rear
NO-SPIN, rear
Drain, axle ecology
Fender extensions, front and rear
Fenders, narrow
Fenders, roading
Guard, axle seal
Guard, front window, wide or small mesh
Guard, power train
Guard, vandalism
Heater, engine coolant, 120- or 240-volt
Hydraulic arrangement, three-valve
Joystick control, two- or three-valve
Lights, directional
Lights, high intensity discharge (HID)
Lights, roading
Light, warning beacon
Lights, work, cab-mounted
Machine Security System
Mirrors, external
Mirrors, heated external
Mirrors, heated external, folding
Open canopy
Payload Control System
Payload Control System Printer
Platform, window cleaning
Precleaner, turbine
Precleaner, turbine/trash
Product Link
Radio, AM/FM Weatherband (CD)
Radio, CB-ready
Remote pressure taps (transmission, steering, torque converter and implement systems)
Ride Control System, two- or three-valve
Seat, heated
Seatbelt, 76 mm (3") wide
Sound suppression, exterior
Steering, Command Control System
Steering, secondary
Switch, lift lever FNR (steering wheel machines)
Sun visor, front
Tool box
Special Machine Arrangements
High Lift Arrangement, two- and three-valve
Industrial Loader Arrangement
Yard Loader Value Package
Aggregate Autodig System
Autolube
Buckets and work tools
Bucket Ground Engaging Tools (GET) - see Cat dealer for details
Camera, rear vision
Cooler, axle oil
Cooling, high-ambient, 50° C (122° F)
Differentials
Limited slip, front or rear
NO-SPIN, rear
Drain, axle ecology
Fender extensions, front and rear
Fenders, narrow
Fenders, roading
Guard, axle seal
Guard, front window, wide or small mesh
Guard, power train
Guard, vandalism
Heater, engine coolant, 120- or 240-volt
Hydraulic arrangement, three-valve
Joystick control, two- or three-valve
Lights, directional
Lights, high intensity discharge (HID)
Lights, roading
Light, warning beacon
Lights, work, cab-mounted
Machine Security System
Mirrors, external
Mirrors, heated external
Mirrors, heated external, folding
Open canopy
Payload Control System
Payload Control System Printer
Platform, window cleaning
Precleaner, turbine
Precleaner, turbine/trash
Product Link
Radio, AM/FM Weatherband (CD)
Radio, CB-ready
Remote pressure taps (transmission, steering, torque converter and implement systems)
Ride Control System, two- or three-valve
Seat, heated
Seatbelt, 76 mm (3") wide
Sound suppression, exterior
Steering, Command Control System
Steering, secondary
Switch, lift lever FNR (steering wheel machines)
Sun visor, front
Tool box
Special Machine Arrangements
High Lift Arrangement, two- and three-valve
Industrial Loader Arrangement
Yard Loader Value Package