Comparison · Wheel loader
Caterpillar 972 vs Liebherr L 550 XPower
The Caterpillar 972 is about 27% heavier than the Liebherr L 550 XPower (24,883 vs 19,575 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Liebherr in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 24,883 kg (54,900 lb) | 19,575 kg (43,200 lb) |
| Engine power | 239 kW (321 hp) | — |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 239 kW (321 hp) at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Breakout force | 196 kN (44,072 lbf) | — |
| Static tipping load, full 37° turn | 16,293 kg (35,919 lb); 17,500 kg without tyre deflection | — |
| Max. travel speed | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) | — |
| Hydraulic cycle time (total) | 10.7 s | — |
| Engine model | Cat C9.3B | — |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | 256 kW (343 hp) | — |
| Net torque | 1,784 N·m (1,316 lbf·ft) at 1,200 rpm | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Hinge pin height at max. lift | 4.44 m (14 ft 7 in) | — |
| Overall length without bucket | 7.75 m (25 ft 5 in) | — |
| Height to top of ROPS | 3.61 m (11 ft 10 in) | — |
| Fuel tank | 303 L (80.1 US gal) | — |
| DEF tank | 26 L (6.9 US gal) | — |
| Hydraulic tank | 114 L (30.1 US gal) | — |
| Engine output (ISO 9249) | — | 160 kW (218 hp) |
| Engine output (ISO 14396) | — | 163 kW (222 hp) |
| Bucket capacity | — | 2.60–9.50 m³ |
| Tipping load | — | 8,300–12,500 kg |
| Average fuel consumption | — | ≈9.6–9.8 L/h (Liebherr telematics fleet average) |
| Type | — | XPower power-split: hydrostatic + mechanical, automatically blended |
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| Full 972 review | Full L 550 XPower review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.