Spec Sheet: Caterpillar 972M Wheel Loader

A look at key benefits of Caterpillar's new 972M Tier 4 Final wheel loader.

Caterpillar - Cat

April 9, 2014

972M

972M

When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.

Ashish Patel

CEO, Simpat Tech

Earthmoving Equipment

Caterpillar Unveils Next Generation of Articulated Trucks

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s new articulated truck lineup adds smarter automation, upgraded safety features and redesigned bodies.

Cat Articulated Trucks

Sponsored Content

Keep Your Rental Clocks—and Tires—Rolling with TyrFil™ Flatproofing

Carlisle Tyrfil

keeps rolling. No air. No flats. No downtime.

Keep Your Rental Clocks—and Tires—Rolling with TyrFil™ Flatproofing

Bobcat Invests $4.8M in Facility Renovation

The project modernized 22,560 square feet of shared spaces across the Bobcat Bismarck Manufacturing Facility, where more than 700 professional and production employees work and excavators and aftermarket parts are manufactured.

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KOBELCO Expands Access to Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control in North America

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc.

KOBELCO is expanding its collaboration with Trimble, enabling certified dealers across North America to offer and support Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control systems on select excavators.

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Earthmoving Equipment

CASE Construction Equipment to Showcase Electric and Compact Machines at The Utility Expo 2025

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

CASE Construction Equipment will display electric, compact, and heavy-duty machines for utility crews at The Utility Expo 2025, highlighting solutions for tight spaces and sustainable operation.

Case Backhoe Loader

Construction Technology

Cost and Performance Gains With Hardware and Software Subscription Models

Learn how contractors today are leveraging subscriptions to cut adoption costs and keep ahead of the technology curve.

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Komatsu Introduces New Hydraulic Excavators with Larger Cab, Higher Efficiency

Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu has unveiled two new 21–24 ton-class excavators, the PC220LC-12 and PC220LCi-12, featuring larger cabs, fuel savings and enhanced performance.

Komatsu Excavators

KOBELCO and Trimble Announce Expanded Collaboration

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc.

The move makes the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform available for KOBELCO excavators through its North American dealer network.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Toro Names Tom Werner General Manager of Sitework Systems Division

The Toro Company

Toro has appointed Tom Werner as general manager of its Sitework Systems business, effective Sept. 3, bringing his extensive product marketing experience to lead the division that pioneered the compact utility loader market.

Construction News

Coastline Equipment Named New Trimble Technology Outlet in California, Nevada and Idaho

Coastline Equipment has joined Trimble’s distribution network as a Technology Outlet.

Trimble Coastline

Caterpillar to Launch Next-Generation Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader in 2026

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s new Cat 140 LVR Motor Grader debuts in early 2026 with upgraded cab design, expanded technology features, and improved operator comfort and visibility.

Cat Motor Grader

Contractors’ Top 50

Equipment Today Announces 2025 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award Winners

This year’s winning products not only bring contractors new and inventive solutions to some of the jobsite’s most challenging conditions, but also drive productivity, safety and value.

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DEVELON Launches Wheel Material Handler for Recycling and Waste Facilities

DEVELON North America

DEVELON’s new DX270WMH-7 wheel material handler offers longer reach, elevated cab visibility and enhanced safety features for recycling and waste operations.

Develon Material Handler

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