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2005-2023
130.2 liter Fuel cap
393.18 Nm Max torque
70.1 kw Net power
8,011 kg Operating weight
7.32 m Overall Length
2.32 m Overall Width

An 8.01-ton backhoe loader built for excavation, trenching, loading, and heavy site support, the Terex TX97 combines 70.1 kilowatt net power with 393.18 Nm of torque and extended backhoe digging depth of 6.22 m. Powered by a turbocharged 1104C-44TH engine, it uses a Dana full powershift transmission, 1.07 cu m bucket, and tandem gear hydraulic system, making it suitable for construction, utilities, roadworks, and deeper excavation jobs where reach, loader force, and driveline strength matter.

Net power 70.1 kilowatt

Gross power 74.57 kilowatt

Operating weight 8,011 kg

Maximum torque 393.18 Nm

Extended backhoe digging depth 6.22 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.35 m

Dana transmission full powershift

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 270,000

Starting from

AED 180,000

Terex TX97 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

100 Amh

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Gross power

74.57 kw

Net power

70.1 kw

Power measured @

2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

1,400 rpm

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

6.04 m

Loader

Breakout force

5575.11 kg

Loader digging depth

12.45 cm

General

Bucket capacity

1.07 cu m

Bucket width

231 cm

Displacement

4408.13 cu cm

Engine model

1104C-44TH

Loader dump height

2.68 m

Loader dump reach

0.67 m

Max speed forward

41.52 kph

Max torque

393.18 Nm

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

8,011 kg

Transmission type

Dana transmission full powershift

Wheelbase

2.1 m

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

16.28 liter

Front axle fluid capacity

12.87 liter

Fuel cap

130.2 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

143.07 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

17.79 liter

Transmission fluid cap

23.09 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

8.71 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

6.22 m

Extended backhoe dump height

4.45 m

Extended backhoe dump reach

3.05 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

7.35 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

16.9x24

Rear tires size

16.9x24

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.46 m

Height - top of cab

2.8 m

Overall Length

7.32 m

Overall Width

2.32 m

Turning radius

5.73 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

12.71 kph

Number of forward gears

4

Number of reverse gears

2

Hydraulic system

Pump type

Tandem gear

Relief valve pressure

224.08 bar

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Terex TX97 expert review

Reviewed by Jed H. on May 4, 2026

Overview

The Terex TX97 (2005–2023) is a backhoe loader built for excavation, trenching, loading, backfilling, and heavy site support. It delivers 70.1 kilowatt net power, 393.18 Nm torque, an 8,011 kg operating weight, and a 6.22 m extended backhoe digging depth, making it a strong option for buyers who need reach, force, and a more robust drivetrain setup.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Deep extended digging reach, strong loader breakout force, and Dana full powershift transmission.
Cons Heavier size and wider turning radius are less convenient on cramped jobsites.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged 1104C-44TH engine produces 70.1 kilowatt net power and 393.18 Nm of torque, giving the Terex TX97 useful strength for trenching, loading, pushing, and backfilling. Its 6.22 m extended digging depth, 7.35 m extended reach from swivel, 1.07 cu m bucket capacity, and 5,575.11 kg loader breakout force make it capable in utilities, roadworks, construction, and heavier site cleanup.

In Comparison

Terex TX86: Strong older backhoe loader with good power and loader force, but lighter and simpler in drivetrain setup.
Terex TX87: Similar power and strong digging reach, with a slightly lighter operating weight.
Terex TX97: Best fit for buyers wanting the heavier TX platform, extended digging capability, and Dana full powershift transmission.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Terex TX97 offers strong backhoe loader value within the AED 180,000–270,000 range. Its digging reach, torque, loader breakout force, Dana full powershift transmission, and heavier working weight make it a capable option for contractors who need real site performance.

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Terex TX97 owner rating

Terex TX97 Backhoe loaders [2005-2023]

2005-2023

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.3

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Extended digging depth is useful for deeper trenches and utility work.
Cons
Heavier operating weight needs proper transport planning.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2005

Terex TX97 similar models

Highlight differences
Terex TX970B
Terex TX860B
Terex TX870B
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 100 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Years 2005-2023
Years 1998-2003
Years 2009-2013
Market Average AED 270,000
Market Average AED 230,000
Market Average AED 240,000
Price AED 180,000
Price AED 150,000
Price AED 160,000
Backhoe
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.04 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.04 m
Loader
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
Loader digging depth 18.8 cm
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
General
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket width 231 cm
Bucket width 231 cm
Bucket width 231 cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Engine model 1104C-44TH
Engine model 1104C-44TH
Engine model 1104C-44TH
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.62 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Max speed forward 41.52 kph
Max speed forward 37.5 kph
Max speed forward 42.16 kph
Max torque 393.18 Nm
Max torque 393.18 Nm
Max torque 393.18 Nm
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 8,011 kg
Operating weight 7,241 kg
Operating weight 7,704 kg
Transmission type Dana transmission full powershift
Transmission type Carraro transmission, fully synchronized power shuttle
Transmission type Carraro transmission, fully synchronized power shuttle
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Backhoe digging depth -
Backhoe digging depth 4.48 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.88 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Transmission fluid cap 15.14 liter
Transmission fluid cap 15.14 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 6.22 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.88 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 6.22 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.45 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.45 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.05 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.8 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.05 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.35 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.16 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.35 m
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 16.9x24
Front tires size (2WD) 12.5/80x18
Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20
Rear tires size 16.9x24
Rear tires size 19.5x24
Rear tires size 16.9x30
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Height - top of cab 2.8 m
Height - top of cab 2.71 m
Height - top of cab 0.61 m
Overall Length 7.32 m
Overall Length 7.22 m
Overall Length 7.32 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Turning radius 5.73 m
Turning radius 3.87 m
Turning radius 3.96 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 12.71 kph
Max speed reverse 37.5 kph
Max speed reverse 42.16 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 2
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump type Tandem gear
Pump type Load sensing twin gear
Pump type Load sensing twin gear
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Pump flow cap -
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm

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