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Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B specifications

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Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B: backhoe loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
970 Elite	Net Power 94 hp Pump Flow Capacity 42.3 gpm
980 Elite	Net Power 94 hp Pump Flow Capacity 42.3 gpm
TX970B	Net Power 94 hp Pump Flow Capacity 21.2 gpm

970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Terex	970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B	3	970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B

Backhoe
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Load Height - Std	11.79 ft	11.79 ft	12.31 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.79 ft	18.79 ft	19.79 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.54 ft	14.54 ft	16.08 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.55 ft	6.55 ft	6.14 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.02 ft	23.02 ft	24.02 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.95 ft	18.95 ft	20.35 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.6 ft	9.6 ft	9.95 ft
Load Height - Ext	15 ft	15 ft	14.57 ft

Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,596 lb	11,596 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,596 lb	11,596 lb

Specification	TX970B
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,134 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,532 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Transport Length	24.04 ft	24.04 ft	23.96 ft
Transport Width	7.84 ft	7.84 ft	7.55 ft
Transport Height	12.48 ft	12.48 ft	13.13 ft
Wheelbase	6.86 ft	6.86 ft	6.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.52 ft	1.52 ft	1.43 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.22 ft	9.22 ft	9.19 ft

Loader
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.76 ft	8.76 ft	8.73 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.12 ft	2.12 ft	2.12 ft
Dig Depth	4.57 in	4.57 in	4.85 in
Lift Capacity At Full Height	8,728 lb	8,728 lb	8,783 lb
Bucket Capacity	1.57 yd3	1.57 yd3	1.31 yd3
Bucket Width	93.98 in	93.98 in	90.95 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,256 lb	12,256 lb	12,291 lb

Engine
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Engine Model	1104C-44T	1104C-44T	1104C-44TH
Net Power	94 hp	94 hp	94 hp
Gross Power	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	415 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	290 lb-ft
Displacement	269 cu in	269 cu in	269 cu in

Specification	TX970B
Aspiration	Turbo

Operational
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal	34.4 gal	34.4 gal
Max Weight	16,581 lb	16,581 lb	17,663 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37.8 gal	37.8 gal	37.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal	2.3 gal	2.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.2 gal	3.2 gal	3.4 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal	3.5 gal	4.7 gal
Turning Radius	18.8 ft	18.8 ft	18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x24	16.9x24	16.9x24
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x24	16.9x24	16.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps	75 amps	100 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Transmission Type	full powershift	full powershift	Dana transmission full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2	2	2
Max Speed - Forward	25.9 mph	25.9 mph	25.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	8.1 mph	8.1 mph	7.9 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Pump Type	twin gear	twin gear	twin gear
Pump Flow Capacity	42.3 gpm	42.3 gpm	21.2 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,250 psi	3,250 psi	3,250 psi

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B	35

Ratios
Figure	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.7	5.7	5.3
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.45 gpm	0.45 gpm	0.23 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.37 gal	0.37 gal	0.37 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	backhoe loader

970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums and TractorByNet	backhoe loader	Terex and the 980 line that the 970 Elite, 980 Elite belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	2

2006 Terex Hr16 W 980 Hours (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2010-02-09)
Terex 970 Elite (TractorByNet, 2006-08-24)

970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
Date	Listing index	Equipment class	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)	backhoe loader	970 Elite, 980 Elite, TX970B	No matching offers in this snapshot

Dated CPSC search
Date	Database	Names queried	Result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Terex; 970 Elite, 980 Elite, TX970B	No matching recall in the stated search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Terex 970 Elite — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Terex 980 Elite — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Terex TX970B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: TractorByNet thread index for Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Terex — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Classification in the linked listing
Guide	As-listed machine class
Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B	backhoe loader

Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B: Configuration records

970 Elite

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.79 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.79 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.54 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.55 ft
Load Height - Ext	15 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,596 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,596 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.95 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.02 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.04 ft
Transport Width	7.84 ft
Transport Height	12.48 ft
Wheelbase	6.86 ft
Ground Clearance	1.52 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.22 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.76 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.12 ft
Dig Depth	4.57 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,256 lb
Bucket Width	93.98 in
Bucket Capacity	1.57 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	8,728 lb
Engine
Engine Model	1104C-44T
Net Power	94 hp
Gross Power	100 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	415 lb-ft
Displacement	269 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal
Max Weight	16,581 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.2 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal
Turning Radius	18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x24
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	25.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	8.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	twin gear
Pump Flow Capacity	42.3 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,250 psi

Source

980 Elite

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.79 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.79 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.54 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.55 ft
Load Height - Ext	15 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,596 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,596 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.95 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.02 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.04 ft
Transport Width	7.84 ft
Transport Height	12.48 ft
Wheelbase	6.86 ft
Ground Clearance	1.52 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.22 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.76 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.12 ft
Dig Depth	4.57 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,256 lb
Bucket Width	93.98 in
Bucket Capacity	1.57 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	8,728 lb
Engine
Engine Model	1104C-44T
Net Power	94 hp
Gross Power	100 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	415 lb-ft
Displacement	269 cu in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal
Max Weight	16,581 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.2 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal
Turning Radius	18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x24
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	25.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	8.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	twin gear
Pump Flow Capacity	42.3 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,250 psi

Source

TX970B

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.31 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	19.79 ft
Dig Depth - Std	16.08 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.14 ft
Load Height - Ext	14.57 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	20.35 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.95 ft
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,134 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,532 lb
Reach From Swivel - Ext	24.02 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	23.96 ft
Transport Width	7.55 ft
Transport Height	13.13 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.43 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.19 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.73 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.12 ft
Dig Depth	4.85 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,291 lb
Bucket Width	90.95 in
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height	8,783 lb
Engine
Engine Model	1104C-44TH
Net Power	94 hp
Gross Power	100 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	290 lb-ft
Displacement	269 cu in
Aspiration	Turbo
Operational
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal
Max Weight	17,663 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.4 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.7 gal
Turning Radius	18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x24
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Dana transmission full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	25.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	7.9 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	twin gear
Pump Flow Capacity	21.2 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,250 psi

Source

Compare Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, TX970B

Backhoe
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Load Height - Std	11.79 ft	11.79 ft	12.31 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.79 ft	18.79 ft	19.79 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.54 ft	14.54 ft	16.08 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.55 ft	6.55 ft	6.14 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.02 ft	23.02 ft	24.02 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	18.95 ft	18.95 ft	20.35 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.6 ft	9.6 ft	9.95 ft
Load Height - Ext	15 ft	15 ft	14.57 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Transport Length	24.04 ft	24.04 ft	23.96 ft
Transport Width	7.84 ft	7.84 ft	7.55 ft
Transport Height	12.48 ft	12.48 ft	13.13 ft
Wheelbase	6.86 ft	6.86 ft	6.89 ft
Ground Clearance	1.52 ft	1.52 ft	1.43 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.22 ft	9.22 ft	9.19 ft

Loader
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.76 ft	8.76 ft	8.73 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.12 ft	2.12 ft	2.12 ft
Dig Depth	4.57 in	4.57 in	4.85 in
Lift Capacity At Full Height	8,728 lb	8,728 lb	8,783 lb
Bucket Capacity	1.57 yd3	1.57 yd3	1.31 yd3
Bucket Width	93.98 in	93.98 in	90.95 in
Bucket Breakout Force	12,256 lb	12,256 lb	12,291 lb

Engine
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Engine Model	1104C-44T	1104C-44T	1104C-44TH
Net Power	94 hp	94 hp	94 hp
Gross Power	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	415 lb-ft	415 lb-ft	290 lb-ft
Displacement	269 cu in	269 cu in	269 cu in

Operational
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Fuel Capacity	34.4 gal	34.4 gal	34.4 gal
Max Weight	16,581 lb	16,581 lb	17,663 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	37.8 gal	37.8 gal	37.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.3 gal	2.3 gal	2.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.3 gal	4.3 gal	4.3 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.1 gal	6.1 gal	6.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.2 gal	3.2 gal	3.4 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal	3.5 gal	4.7 gal
Turning Radius	18.8 ft	18.8 ft	18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	16.9x24	16.9x24	16.9x24
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9x24	16.9x24	16.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps	75 amps	100 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Transmission Type	full powershift	full powershift	Dana transmission full powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	2	2	2
Max Speed - Forward	25.9 mph	25.9 mph	25.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	8.1 mph	8.1 mph	7.9 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	970 Elite	980 Elite	TX970B
Pump Type	twin gear	twin gear	twin gear
Pump Flow Capacity	42.3 gpm	42.3 gpm	21.2 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,250 psi	3,250 psi	3,250 psi

Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B specifications

Sources for this page

Terex 970 Elite, 980 Elite, and TX970B: Configuration records