Caterpillar 972M

Features

• Engine and model
  Caterpillar C9.3
• Engine power
  247 kW
• CE
  Yes
• Erops cabin
  Yes
• Tyre size
  26.5R25
• Bucket
  GP bucket with welded edge
• Width of the bucket
  3.28m
• Steering
  Joy stick control
• Ride control
  Yes
• Autoshift
  Yes
• Central lubrication
  Cental lubrication available but not tested
• Beacon
  Yes
• Hours
  Hours certified by Caterpillar
• Overall condition
  In very good and very clean condition.

Documents

• Parts book
  Yes
• Operation manual
  Yes

General Appearance

• Stamped serial number checked
  Yes
• Serial number plate checked
  Yes
• Paint
• Decals
• Bonnet
• Chassis
• Steps/ladders
• Grab irons
• Cabin
• Pre-cleaner bowl

Engine Details and Condition

• Engine number
  SYE24318
• Air cleaner
  Clean
• Anti-freeze level °C
  -50°C
• Diesel anti-freeze added
  Yes
• Diesel level ok
  Yes
• Cooling liquid level ok
  Yes
• Engine oil level ok
  Yes
• Exhaust manifold
• Muffler
• Exhaust stack
• Engine supports
• Hoses
• Good cold start
  Yes
• Engine power
• Blow by
• Knocking
  No
• Compression in the radiator
  No
• Water in the oil
  No
• Oil in the water
  No
• Smoke
  Normal
• Engine leaks
  No
• Belts and pulleys
• Fan
• Radiator

Operator station

• Hourmeter
  Working
• Air conditioning
  Not working
• Heater
  Working
• Gauges
  Working
• Switches
• Display
• Warning
  No warnings available
• Mirrors
  Not broken
• Cabin glass
  Small crack no need to repair
• Windshield wipers
  Working
• Interior lights
  Working
• Cabin floor
• Interior roof
• Seat
• Door lock
  Working

Bucket

• Overall condition of the bucket
• Bottom
• Sides
• Cutting edge

Frame

• Play articulation point
• Play loading frame
• Play bucket pins
• Crack or welds
  No

Hydraulics

• Hydraulic oil level ok
  Yes
• Hydraulic lines and fittings
• Hydraulic tank/sight glass and cap
• Hydraulic valves leaking
  No
• Noise hydraulic pump normal
  Yes
• Operating condition hydraulics

Brake

• Service brake operation
• Parking brake operation
• Compressor

Drive Train/Transmission

• Transmission fully operational in all gears forward and reverse
  Yes
• Transmission oil level ok
  Yes
• Transmission noisy
  No
• Oil level front axle ok
  Yes
• Oil level rear axle ok
  Yes

Electrical, Starting and Charging System

• Alternator functioning
  Yes
• Wiring
• Batteries
• Starter
• Cabin lights working
  Yes
• Tail lights working
  Yes
• Additional work lights working
  Yes

Safety Items

• Backup alarm
  Not working
• Seat belt
  Available
• Horn
  Working
• Beacon
  Working