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Ship a Caterpillar 972M wheel loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 972M measures 30 ft 7 in long, 9 ft 10 in wide and 11 ft 9 in high at 54,871 lbs (9.32 m × 3.00 m × 3.58 m, 24,889 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 30 ft 7 in · 9.32 mW 9 ft 10 in · 3.00 mH 11 ft 9 in · 3.58 mAtt. 10 ft 8 inWt 54,871 lbs · 24,889 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 10 ft 8 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 972M need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 11 ft 9 in tall the machine sits at 13 ft 3 in on an RGN deck and 16 ft 9 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 972M need oversize permits?

Yes. 10 ft 8 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 972M be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 972M for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 972M?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this wheel loader ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Displacement: 568 cu in
Net Power - Iso 9249: 299 hp
Engine Model: Cat C9.3 ACERT
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Sae J1995: 1275 lb ft
Peak Gross Torque - 1,200 Rpm - Iso 14396: 1261 lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249: 299 hp
Maximum Net Torque - 1,100 Rpm: 1220 lb ft
Maximum Net Power - 1,700 Rpm - Iso 9249 - Metric: 303 hp

Operational

Operating Weight: 54871 lb

Transmission

Forward - 1: 4.2 mph
Forward - 2: 8.1 mph
Forward - 3: 14.4 mph
Forward - 4: 24.5 mph
Note: Maximum travel speed in standard vehicle with empty bucket and standard L3 tires with 826 mm (32.5 in) roll radius.
Reverse - 1: 4.7 mph
Reverse - 2: 9.3 mph
Reverse - 3: 16.5 mph

Weights

Operating Weight: 54871 lb

Buckets

Bucket Capacities: 3.20-9.94 m (4.19-13.0 yd)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total: 10.7 s
Implement System - Maximum Operating Pressure: 4496 psi
Implement Pump Type: Variable Displacement Piston
Implement System - Maximum Pump Output At 2,200 Rpm: 95 gal/min

Operating Specifications

Note (1): For a machine configuration as defined under ?Weight.?
Note (2): Full compliance to ISO 143971:2007 Sections 1 thru 6, which requires 2% verification between calculations and testing.
Breakout Force: 44075 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - With Tire Deflection: 35626 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full 37 Degrees Turn - No Tire Deflection: 38396 lb

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System: 18.9 gal
Fuel Tank: 79.8 gal
Crankcase: 6.5 gal
Def Tank: 4.4 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 33 gal
Transmission: 14.3 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front: 15.1 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 15.1 gal

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Ⓔ Angled width?If the blade or attachment can be turned/angled for transport, enter its width when angled. We price on this narrower width.

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.