972
The Cat® 972 Wheel Loader delivers premium performance with easy-to-use standard technologies, increasing operator efficiency and enabling greater productivity Extended service intervals mean lower costs. Improved performance, reliability, long life and versatility make this machine perfect to meet your needs.
Technical information
Features
Engine CAT C9.3 ACERT®
Cat C9.3B engine offers high power density with a combination of proven electronics, fuel, and air systems.
On-board computer with touch-screen
Designed specifically for operator efficiency, the panel has been simplified to include the most frequently used machine controls in an accessible position. The touch screen eliminates the need for a second switch panel - all of which results in greater simplicity and easier operation.
Parallel "Z" arm
The new parallel "Z" arm is able to maintain the parallelism of the loads during lifting and also to obtain high breakout forces, increase the discharge opening and the bucket closing angle. This system allows you to carry out all the jobs that previously other types of arm performed separately.
Cat Advanced Payload
The Cat Advanced Payload System includes the original Caterpillar integrated scale and Assist technologies. It is possible to set load targets and view the weight in the bucket, the material already loaded and the number of skids carried out; moreover, it is possible to view additional information on an additional 8 "touch screen monitor, set up the lists of materials to be handled and manage two load lists at the same time. Finally, it is possible to use the Tip Off Assist for the partial unloading of the bucket automatically.
Transmission with lock-up
Powershift transmission with Lock-Up improves performance in loading and hauling and ramp applications. This system definitively eliminates any loss of efficiency of a converter system. An exclusive feature is the gear change with Lock-Up always engaged, which guarantees maximum performance and lower consumption.
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