SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 444E vs Terex TX970B
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 444E and the Terex TX970B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 444E76.1 kW (102 HP)
Terex TX970B74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 444E8808.8 kg (19420 lbs)
Terex TX970B8010.4 kg (17660 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 444E8808.8 kg (19420 lbs)
Terex TX970B8010.4 kg (17660 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loaders | Terex TX970B Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 76.1 kW (102 HP) | 74.6 kW (100 HP) |
| Weight | 8808.8 kg (19420 lbs) | 8010.4 kg (17660 lbs) |
| Transmission | PowerShuttle | Powershift |
| Pump Capacity | 156.3 LPM (41.3 GPM) | 80.3 LPM (21.2 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 3873.7 kg (8540 lbs) | 3982.5 kg (8780 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Perkins |
| Engine Model | 3054 C | 1104 C-44TH |
| Gross Power | 76.1 kW (102 HP) | 74.6 kW (100 HP) |
| Net Power | 73.8 kW (99 HP) | 70.1 kW (94 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in) | 4408.1 cc (269 cu in) |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | 0.31 | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 187.4 l (49.5 gal) | 130.2 l (34.4 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) | 143.1 l (37.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) | 23.1 l (6.1 gal) |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 12.9 l (3.4 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 17.8 l (4.7 gal) |
| Transmission Type | PowerShuttle | Dana transmission full powershift |
| No Of Forward Gears | 5 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 5 | 2 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 41.0 km/h (25.5 mph) | 41.5 km/h (25.8 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 40.1 km/h (24.9 mph) | 12.7 km/h (7.9 mph) |
| Pump Type | Variable-flow, axial piston | Twin Gear Pump |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 156.3 LPM (41.3 GPM) | 80.3 LPM (21.2 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 171.7 bar (2490 psi) | 224.1 bar (3250 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Loading Height | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 457.2 cm (180 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 3873.7 kg (8540 lbs) | 3982.5 kg (8780 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 8808.8 kg (19420 lbs) | 8010.4 kg (17660 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.3 m³ (1.71 cu yds) | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 243.3 cm (95.8 in) | 231.1 cm (91 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 652619.1 kg (1438780 lbs) | 5574.6 kg (12290 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 609.6 cm (240 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Overall Height | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Overall Length | 609.6 cm (240 in) | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 609.6 cm (240 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Torque Measured | — | 1400 RPM |
| Max Torque (Net ) | — | 131.5 kg (290 lbs) |
| Operating Voltage | — | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 100 A |
| Oil Capacity | — | 8.7 l (2.3 gal) |
| Reach At Load Height | — | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | — | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | — | 1601.2 kg (3530 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | — | 966.2 kg (2130 lbs) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
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