24,889 kg299 hpMarket avg. €118k · 43 listed · 25 below market
Asking prices land at €58k – €225k, around 136% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 972 listings currently run from €57,500 to €225,000, with a market average around €117,640. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 43 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 972 is a large wheel loader with an operating weight of 24,889 kg and an engine output of 299 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 4.58 m3, placing it firmly in the heavy-duty end of the wheel loader segment. The model has been in continuous production since 1995, reflecting a long-standing position in the global earthmoving market.
Wheel loaders in this size and power class are well suited to bulk material handling, quarry and aggregate operations, port and stockyard work, and large-scale construction site tasks. The combination of bucket capacity and operating weight makes the 972 appropriate for loading trucks, moving overburden, and handling processed materials. It is also commonly deployed in infrastructure and road-building projects where high-cycle productivity is required.
When evaluating a used Caterpillar 972, priority inspection areas should include the condition of the bucket, cutting edges, and lift arms for wear and structural fatigue. The hydraulic system, including cylinders, hoses, and seals, warrants close inspection given the operating demands typical of this machine class. Engine and drivetrain service history should be reviewed carefully, and buyers are advised to request fluid analysis records where available. A full undercarriage and tire assessment is also recommended, as these components represent a significant portion of ongoing operating costs for wheel loaders at this weight class.
In the European market, the Caterpillar 972 carries an average asking price of EUR 113,501, with the broader price range spanning EUR 51,420 to EUR 193,800 depending on age, configuration, and condition. This positions the model competitively against comparable machines from Volvo, represented by the L150, and Komatsu, represented by the WA475, both of which occupy a similar operating weight and capacity bracket. Buyers can therefore reference those competitor models when benchmarking value and availability in this segment.
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