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Terex 970 Elite vs Komatsu WB156-5

A detailed comparison of the Terex 970 Elite and the Komatsu WB156-5. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Terex 970 Elite74.6 kW (100 HP)
Komatsu WB156-573.8 kW (99 HP)
Weight
Terex 970 Elite7520.6 kg (16580 lbs)
Komatsu WB156-57497.9 kg (16530 lbs)
Operating Weight
Terex 970 Elite7520.6 kg (16580 lbs)
Komatsu WB156-57497.9 kg (16530 lbs)
SpecificationTerex 970 EliteTerex 970 EliteBackhoe LoadersKomatsu WB156-5Komatsu WB156-5Backhoe Loaders
Horsepower74.6 kW (100 HP)73.8 kW (99 HP)
Weight7520.6 kg (16580 lbs)7497.9 kg (16530 lbs)
TransmissionFull powershiftSynchronized
Pump Capacity160.1 LPM (42.3 GPM)165.0 LPM (43.6 GPM)
Lift Capacity3959.9 kg (8730 lbs)3900.9 kg (8600 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerPerkinsKomatsu
Engine Model1104 C-44TS4D102LE-2
Gross Power74.6 kW (100 HP)73.8 kW (99 HP)
Net Power70.1 kW (94 HP)70.8 kW (95 HP)
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4408.1 cc (269 cu in)4506.5 cc (275 cu in)
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Measured1400 RPM1500 RPM
Max Torque (Net )190.5 kg (420 lbs)140.6 kg (310 lbs)
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 A95 A
Fuel Capacity130.2 l (34.4 gal)150.3 l (39.7 gal)
Oil Capacity8.7 l (2.3 gal)9.1 l (2.4 gal)
Cooling Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)14.0 l (3.7 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity143.1 l (37.8 gal)97.3 l (25.7 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity23.1 l (6.1 gal)20.4 l (5.4 gal)
Front Axle Oil Capacity12.1 l (3.2 gal)7.2 l (1.9 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity13.2 l (3.5 gal)14.8 l (3.9 gal)
Transmission TypeFull powershiftSynchronized gearbox, power shuttle
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears24
Max Speed (Forward)41.7 km/h (25.9 mph)37.8 km/h (23.5 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)13.0 km/h (8.1 mph)37.8 km/h (23.5 mph)
Pump TypeTwin Gear PumpVariable displacement piston
Pump Flow Capacity160.1 LPM (42.3 GPM)165.0 LPM (43.6 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure224.1 bar (3250 psi)245.0 bar (3553 psi)
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)487.7 cm (192 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)579.1 cm (228 in)609.6 cm (240 in)
Bucket Dig Force5261.7 kg (11600 lbs)—
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)5261.7 kg (11600 lbs)—
Loading Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Loading Height (Extended)457.2 cm (180 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Reach At Load Height213.4 cm (84 in)—
Reach At Load Height (Extended)304.8 cm (120 in)—
Reach At Max Dump Height61.0 cm (24 in)61.0 cm (24 in)
Dump Height274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)701.0 cm (276 in)731.5 cm (288 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height3959.9 kg (8730 lbs)3900.9 kg (8600 lbs)
Operating Weight7520.6 kg (16580 lbs)7497.9 kg (16530 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.2 m³ (1.57 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds)
Bucket Width238.8 cm (94 in)235.7 cm (92.8 in)
Bucket Breakout Force5561.0 kg (12260 lbs)5996.5 kg (13220 lbs)
Reach From Swivel579.1 cm (228 in)609.6 cm (240 in)
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm (108 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Height365.8 cm (144 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Overall Length731.5 cm (288 in)762.0 cm (300 in)
Overall Width243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius579.1 cm (228 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Ground Clearance61.0 cm (24 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
No Of Cylinders—4
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Load At Max Lift Capacity—1474.2 kg (3250 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—834.6 kg (1840 lbs)

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