Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Terex ➔
Model: 970 Elite ➔

Backhoe

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,596.32 lbs (5,260.01 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,596.32 lbs (5,260.01 kg)
Dig Depth - Ext	18.95 ft (5.78 m)
Dig Depth - Std	14.54 ft (4.43 m)
Load Height - Ext	15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Load Height - Std	11.79 ft (3.59 m)
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.55 ft (2.00 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.02 ft (7.02 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.79 ft (5.73 m)

Dimensions

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.52 ft (0.46 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport Height	12.48 ft (3.80 m)
Transport Length	24.04 ft (7.33 m)
Transport Width	7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Wheelbase	6.86 ft (2.09 m)

Engine

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	269.00 cu in (4,408.13 cu cm)
Engine Model	1104C-44T
Gross Power	100.00 hp (74.57 kw)
Net Max Torque	415.00 lbs ft (562.66 nm)
Net Power	94.00 hp (70.10 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	42.30 gpm (160.11 lpm)
Pump Type	twin gear
Relief Valve Pressure	3250 psi

Loader

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	12,256.00 lbs (5,559.23 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.57 cu yd
Bucket Width	93.98 in (238.71 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Dig Depth	4.57 in (11.61 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	8,728.11 lbs (3,959.01 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.12 ft (0.65 m)

Operational

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Fuel Capacity	34.40 gal (130.20 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37.80 gal (143.07 l)
Max Weight	16,581.00 lbs (7,521.02 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x24
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x24
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Turning Radius	18.80 ft (5.73 m)

Transmission

Terex 970 Elite Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	25.90 mph (41.68 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	full powershift

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