2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 972 XE

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2025 Caterpillar Medium Wheel Loaders 972 XE

Advanced Performance for Maximum Efficiency

The Cat® 972 XE Wheel Loader delivers excellent fuel efficiency, premium performance with simple-to-use standard technologies to boost operator efficiencies, and maintains low maintenance costs. This machine is designed to meet emission standards without interrupting operation delivering great performance, reliability, durability, and versatility, resulting in a machine that is built to meet your needs.

Features may include:
  • Deep system integration of the Cat continuously variable transmission, engine, hydraulic, and cooling systems results in significantly increased performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Eliminating the torque converter allows the capability to control engine rpm and machine speed independently, resulting in efficient digging, fine control, and easy operation.
  • The Cat Payload for Trade option for Cat Advanced Payload allows you to integrate the scale data directly into your business processes. It is type approved by the International Organization of Legal Metrology, while retaining all the features of the standard version of Cat Advanced Payload. Available in Europe, Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand.*
  • Equipped with automatic Cat regeneration system, Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank and pump.
  • 4-point seat belt kit includes retractors on the lap belts, improving operator comfort and freedom of movement.

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Highlights

  • Exeter, Rhode Island
  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders 972 XE
  • Available
  • Tread: 7.25 ft | over Tires (Loaded): 9.92 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft | Width over Tires (Loaded): 9.92 ft
  • Height - Top of Hood: 9.33 ft | Height - Top of ROPS: 11.83 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height: 2.27 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 14.58 ft | Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift: 12.58 ft

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Caterpillar
  • Medium Wheel Loaders
  • 972 XE
  • Medium
  • Cat®
  • Model: Cat® C9.3B
  • Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 339 hp | Engine Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 344 hp (metric)| Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 343 hp | Gross Power - 1,600 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 348 hp (metric)| Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 316 hp | Net Power - 1,600 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 321 hp (metric)
  • Engine Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 14396:2002: 1375 lbf·ft | Gross Torque - 1,200 rpm SAE J1995:2014: 1388 lbf·ft | Net Torque - 1,200 rpm ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011: 1287 lbf·ft
  • 567.5 in³
  • Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.| Biodiesel Capability: Up to B20¹
  • Final Drives: 15.1 gal (US)
  • Final Drives: 15.1 gal (US)
  • Forward - 1: 4.3 mile/h
  • Forward - 2: 8 mile/h
  • Forward - 3: 14.1 mile/h
  • Forward - 4: 24.5 mile/h
  • Reverse - 1: 4.3 mile/h | Reverse - 2: 8 mile/h | Reverse -3: 17.9 mile/h
  • Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 10.1 s | Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 10.7 seconds
  • Breakout Force: 44072 lbf | Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - With Tire Deflection: 35919 lb |Static Tipping Load - Full 37° Turn - No Tire Deflection: 38582 lb
  • Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008: 67 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008: 107 dB(A) | Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 67 dB(A) Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008 107 dB(A) Operator Sound Pressure Level - ISO 6396:2008 ¹: 67 dB(A) | Exterior Sound Power Level - ISO 6395:2008²: 105 dB(A)
  • Operating: 4975 psi | Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 1,400 rpm: 92 gal/min | Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure: 4496 psi | |
  • Standard Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 12.75 ft | High Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum: 13.33 ft | Rack Back - Maximum Lift: 56 ° | Rack Back - Carry Height: 49 ° | Rack Back at Ground 40 °
  • Height - Top of Hood: 9.33 ft | Height - Top of ROPS: 11.83 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Carry Height: 2.27 ft | Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift: 14.58 ft | Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift: 12.58 ft
  • Without Bucket: 25.42 ft| High Lift Without Bucket: 29.92 ft
  • Tread: 7.25 ft | over Tires (Loaded): 9.92 ft | High Lift Over Tires (Loaded): 11.42 ft | High Lift Tread: 8.33 ft | Width over Tires (Loaded): 9.92 ft
  • 1.33 ft
  • 11.67 ft
  • Air Conditioning: The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent 2.288 metric tonnes (2.522 tons). | ROPS/FOPS: ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards | Brakes: Brakes meet ISO 3450:2011 standards
  • Bucket: 3.2 - 7.1 m³ (4.25 - 9.25 yd³)
  • Crankcase: 6.1 gal (US)
  • Tank: 80.1 gal (US)
  • 17.4 gal (US)
  • DEF: 6.9 gal (US)
  • Tank: 30.1 gal (US)
  • Operating: 54858 lb