Caterpillar 972K High Lift

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Weight

Operating weight (lbs):

56,577

Performance

Breakout force (lbs):

42,729

Static tip load, straight (lbs):

36,234

Static tip load, full turn (lbs):

31,597

Dump clearance, full height @ discharge (ft/in):

11' 6"

Dump reach, full height @ discharge (in):

54"

Bucket hinge pin height (in):

188"

Bucket linkage type*:

Z

Total cycle time: raise, dump & lower (sec):

10.3

Drivetrain

Number of speeds (fwd/rev):

4 / 4

Transmission type*:

Auto/PS

Tires

Reference tire size:

26.5R25

Bucket

Bucket capacities, min-max (cu yds):

3.75 - 13.0

Bucket widths, min-max (in):

120" - 135"

Reference: Bucket capacity (cu yds):

6.3

Reference: Bucket edge:

Bolt-on

Engine

Engine make:

Cat

Engine model:

C9.3 ACERT

Net engine power (hp):

291

Dimensions

Wheelbase (ft/in):

11' 3"

Ground clearance (in):

18"

Length w/bucket on ground (ft/in):

31' 1"

Width over tires (ft/in):

9' 8"

Height to top of cab (ft/in):

11' 7"

Turn angle, either side (deg):

37°

Turning radius, bucket carry (ft/in):

25' 2"
Bucket linkage type* = Parallel (P); Parallel w/bellcrank (PB); Parallel w/ floating bell crank (PFB); Telescopic extended (TE); Z-Bar (Z); Inverted Z-Bar (IZ); Torque parallel (TP);

Transmission type* = Hydrostatic (HS); Mechanical (Mech); Power shift (PS); Automatic (Auto); Automatic with manual shift (Auto/MS); Automatic multi-mode (Auto/MM); Power shuttle (Pwr shutl); Synchromesh (Sy); Torque converter (TC); Powersynchro (PwrSy)