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972 XE
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Engine Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396:2002
339 HP
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Gross Power @ 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995:2014
343 HP
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Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
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Net Power @ 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
316 HP
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Note (1)
For a machine configuration as defined under Weight.
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Note (2)
Full compliance to ISO 14397-1:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
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Net Torque @ 1,200 rpm - ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011
1287 ft-lb
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Displacement
9.3 L
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Engine Torque @ 1,200 rpm – ISO 14396:2002
1375 lb/ft
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Note (3)
Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: • 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* • 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrogenated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to- liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. * Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel.
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Gross Torque @ 1,200 rpm – SAE J1995:2014
1388 lb/ft
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Operating Weight
54858 lb
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Note
All dimensions are approximate and based on machine equipped with 5.4 m3 (7.1 yd3) general purpose bucket with BOCE and Bridgestone 29.5R25 VSNT L4 radial tires.
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Forward - 1
4.1 mile/h
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Forward - 2
8.4 mile/h
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Forward - 3
15 mile/h
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Forward - 4
24.5 mile/h
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Reverse - 1
4.5 mile/h
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Reverse - 2
9.2 mile/h
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Reverse - 3
16.5 mile/h
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Reverse - 4
24.5 mile/h
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Exterior Sound Power Level*
108
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With Cooling Fan Speed at 70% of Maximum Value - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
69 dB(A)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)
109 dB(A)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Exterior Sound Pressure Level (SAE J88:2013)
76
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Speed - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)
70 dB(A)
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With Cooling Fan Speed at Maximum Value - Note
Distance of 15 m (49.2 ft), moving forward in second gear ratio.
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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).
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Breakout Force
44072 lb
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Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - No Tire Deflection
17505 kg
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Static Tipping Load - Full 40° Turn - With Tire Deflection
35919 lb
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Cooling System
17.4 gal (US)
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Crankcase
6.1 gal (US)
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DEF Tank
6.9 gal (US)
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Differential - Final Drives - Front
15.1 gal (US)
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Differential - Final Drives - Rear
15.1 gal (US)
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Fuel Tank
80.1 gal (US)
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Hydraulic Tank
30.1 gal (US)
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Transmission
15.5 gal (US)
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Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure
4496 psi
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Implement System - Maximum Pump Output at 2,250 rpm
99 gal/min
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Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total
10.7 seconds
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Edge of Counterweight
8 ft
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Centerline of Rear Axle to Hitch
5.1 ft
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Ground Clearance
420 mm
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Height - Top of Exhaust Pipe
3527 mm
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Height - Top of Hood
2846 mm
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Height - Top of ROPS
3589 mm
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Hinge Pin Height at Carry
2.2 ft
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Hinge Pin Height at Maximum Lift
4464 mm
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Lift Arm Clearance at Maximum Lift
3843 mm
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Overall Length - Without Bucket
7731 mm
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Tread Width
7.3 ft
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Wheel Base
3550 mm
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Rack Back at Ground
39 degrees
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Rack Back - Maximum Lift
56 degrees
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Bucket Range
2.8-14.0 m³ 3.75-18.25 yd³
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Width over Tires (Loaded)
9.11 ft
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Rack Back - Carry Height
49 degrees
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