- Load Height - Std: 11.79 ft / 3593 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 18.79 ft / 5725 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 14.54 ft / 4431 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 6.55 ft / 1996 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Terex 970 Elite
Rated at 94 hp, the Terex 970 Elite is a loader backhoe.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values51
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Terex 970 Elite include published bucket capacity of 1.57 yd3 / 1.2 m3, published engine power of 100 hp / 74.6 kw, published hydraulic flow of 42.3 gal/min / 160 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (11.79 ft / 3593 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (18.79 ft / 5725 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.54 ft / 4431 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Backhoe
Load Height - Std11.79 ft3593 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std18.79 ft5725 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.54 ft4431 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std6.55 ft1996 mm
Bucket Dig Force - Std11596.32 lb5260 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Ext11596.32 lb5260 kg
Reach From Swivel - Ext23.02 ft7016 mm
Dig Depth - Ext18.95 ft5775 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext9.6 ft2924 mm
Load Height - Ext15 ft4571 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length24.04 ft7325 mm
Transport Width7.84 ft2387 mm
Transport Height12.48 ft3802 mm
Wheelbase6.86 ft2090 mm
Ground Clearance1.52 ft463 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.22 ft2810 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.76 ft2669 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.12 ft645 mm
Dig Depth4.57 in116 mm
Lift Capacity At Full Height8728.11 lb3959 kg
Bucket Capacity1.57 yd31.2 m3
Bucket Width93.98 in2387 mm
Bucket Breakout Force12256 lb54.52 kN
Engine
Engine Model1104C-44T1104C-44T
Net Power94 hp70.1 kw
Gross Power100 hp74.6 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Max Torque415 lb ft562.7 Nm
Displacement269 cu in4.5 L
Operational
Fuel Capacity34.4 gal130 L
Max Weight16581 lb7521.1 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity37.8 gal143 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity2.3 gal8.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity6.1 gal23 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity3.2 gal12 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity3.5 gal13 L
Turning Radius18.8 ft5700 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd16.9x2416.9x24
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd16.9x2416.9x24
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Transmission
Transmission Typefull powershiftfull powershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Max Speed - Forward25.9 mph41.6 km/h
Max Speed Reverse8.1 mph13 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump Typetwin geartwin gear
Pump Flow Capacity42.3 gal/min160 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3250 psi22408 kPa
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