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Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 426
Verdict: Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 426
The Caterpillar 416 II and the Caterpillar 426 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 426 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 67 hp. Caterpillar 426 is the lighter machine (6,549 kg vs 13,708 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 416 II is the newer design (1990 vs 1986). In short: choose the Caterpillar 426 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 416 II if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
67 hp
75 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference
Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference
Drive
4X4 MFWD 4WDReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
50.0 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
46.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
50.0 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Oil capacity
8.6 LReference
7.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.1 LReference
20.8 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
82.9 LReference
Front axle
6.4 LReference
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Rear axle
15.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.1 LReference
82.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
79.1 LReference
82.1 LReference
Pressure
186.1 barReference
186.2 barReference
Total flow
107.9 lpmReference
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Pump flow
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137.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
13708 to 13973 poundsReference
6549 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
10.5-20Reference
12.5/80-18Reference
2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
4WD Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
19.5L-24Reference
Length
683 cmReference
690 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
226 cmReference
2WD Operating weight
6217 kgReference
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4WD Operating weight
6338 kgReference
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Ground clearance
29 cmReference
27 cmReference
Steering wheel
195 cmReference
193 cmReference
Operating weight
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6549 kgReference
Front tread
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177 cmReference
Rear tread
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170 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
431 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
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114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
52Reference
52Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar 416 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar 416 Extendable BackhoeReference
Caterpillar 426 Extendable BackhoeReference
Transport height
345 cmReference
370 cmReference
Digging depth
431 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
429 cmReference
467 cmReference
Reach from pivot
541 cmReference
579 cmReference
Loading height
337 cmReference
365 cmReference
Bucket force
4735 kgReference
4733 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3327 kgReference
3585 kgReference
Caterpillar 416 Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
442 cmReference
480 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
563 cmReference
599 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
439 cmReference
477 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
560 cmReference
596 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
550 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
665 cmReference
703 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
335 cmReference
365 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
404 cmReference
434 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
162°Reference
162°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
4653 kgReference
4652 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4653 kgReference
4652 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3245 kgReference
3494 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2224 kgReference
2440 kgReference
Caterpillar 416 II Height
ROPS
271 cmReference
271 cmReference
Cab
271 cmReference
271 cmReference
Exhaust
274 cmReference
274 cmReference
Backhoe
345 cmReference
370 cmReference
Caterpillar 426B Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
Caterpillar 426 Extendable Backhoe
Caterpillar 426 Height
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.