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Caterpillar 972K

Series: Caterpillar Wheel Loader

Source: https://www.lectura-specs.com/en/model/construction-machiner

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The Caterpillar 972K belongs to the Caterpillar Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 326.5 hp (214.8 kW). Torque is 1,425 Nm. The unladen weight is 26,204 kg. The tank holds 382.3 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The pump delivers 340.7 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 198 litres. The cooling system holds 65.9 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C9,3 ACERT. The Caterpillar Wheel Loader series covers 78 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42.6 to 1,598.9 hp; the 972K sits in the lower part of that range with 326.5 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 972H below it with 315.3 hp and the R1700G above it with 357.9 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat C9.3 ACERTcorrect
Power326.5 hp (214.8 kW)correct
Torque1,425correct
Coolant capacity65.9 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Unladen weight26,204 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct

Working data

Pump flow340.7 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity198 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity382.3 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8.2 kW/t (215 kW / 26.2 t)

Stronger than 89% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 972K have?

The Caterpillar 972K delivers 326 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 972K weigh?

The unladen weight is 26,204 kg.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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Other models in this series

902

903C

904B

904H

906

906H

906H2

908

908H

910

910E

914G

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