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Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 426 II
Verdict: Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 426 II
The Caterpillar 416 II and the Caterpillar 426 II are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 426 II leads on rated power with 75 hp against 67 hp. Caterpillar 416 II is the lighter machine (13,708 kg vs 14,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Caterpillar 426 II 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
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4X4 MFWD 4WDReference
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
50.0 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
46.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
50.0 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Oil capacity
8.6 LReference
8.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.1 LReference
18.1 LReference
Engine
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52.2 kWReference
Power
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52.2 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Fully synchromeshReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
106.0 LReference
Front axle
6.4 LReference
6.4 LReference
Rear axle
15.9 LReference
15.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.1 LReference
82.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
VariableReference
Capacity
79.1 LReference
82.1 LReference
Pressure
186.1 barReference
186.0 barReference
Total flow
107.9 lpmReference
138.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
205 cmReference
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Weight
13708 to 13973 poundsReference
14626 to 14890 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
10.5-20Reference
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2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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4WD Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
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Length
683 cmReference
691 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
29 cmReference
Steering wheel
195 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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210 cmReference
Height
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374 cmReference
Height (cab)
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271 cmReference
Operating weight
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6754 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
431 cmReference
184.6 to 236.4 inchesReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
52Reference
52Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar 416 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar 416 Extendable BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Transport height
345 cmReference
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Digging depth
431 cmReference
468 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
429 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
541 cmReference
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Loading height
337 cmReference
364 cmReference
Bucket force
4735 kgReference
4736 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3327 kgReference
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Caterpillar 416 Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
442 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
563 cmReference
600 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
439 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
560 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
550 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
665 cmReference
704 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
335 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
404 cmReference
433 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
162°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force (retracted stick)
4653 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
4653 kgReference
4654 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3245 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2224 kgReference
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Caterpillar 416 II Height
ROPS
271 cmReference
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Cab
271 cmReference
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Exhaust
274 cmReference
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Backhoe
345 cmReference
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Caterpillar Backhoe
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.