Compare/Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 428 II

Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 428 II

Verdict: Caterpillar 416 II vs Caterpillar 428 II

The Caterpillar 416 II and the Caterpillar 428 II are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 428 II leads on rated power with 75 hp against 67 hp. Caterpillar 428 II is the lighter machine (7,144 kg vs 13,708 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 428 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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Rated power

67 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

50.0 kWReference

56.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

50.0 kWReference

56.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

Oil capacity

8.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.1 LReference

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Engine

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52.2 kWReference

Power

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52.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

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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

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

79.1 LReference

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Pressure

186.1 barReference

Total flow

107.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

13708 to 13973 poundsReference

7144 kgReference

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

568 cmReference

Width

226 cmReference

240 cmReference

2WD Operating weight

6217 kgReference

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4WD Operating weight

6338 kgReference

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Ground clearance

29 cmReference

32 cmReference

Steering wheel

195 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

Height

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357 cmReference

Height (cab)

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277 cmReference

Operating weight

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7144 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

431 cmReference

187.0 to 236.1 inchesReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

52Reference

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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

474 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

429 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

541 cmReference

537 cmReference

Loading height

337 cmReference

348 cmReference

Bucket force

4735 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

599 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

662 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

335 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

404 cmReference

419 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

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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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.