Compare/Caterpillar 416 vs Caterpillar 426 II

Caterpillar 416 vs Caterpillar 426 II

Verdict: Caterpillar 416 vs Caterpillar 426 II

The Caterpillar 416 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 62 hp. Caterpillar 416 is the lighter machine (6,087 kg vs 14,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 426 II is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar 426 II for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 416 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

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Best match

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Caterpillar

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

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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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

8.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

21.8 LReference

18.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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55.9 kWReference

Engine

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52.2 kWReference

Power

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52.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

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55.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Fully synchromeshReference

Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

106.0 LReference

Front axle

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6.4 LReference

Rear axle

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15.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

82.1 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

VariableReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

82.1 LReference

Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.0 barReference

Pump flow

107.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

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138.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

209 cmReference

210 cmReference

Weight

6087 kgReference

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

19.5:-24Reference

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Length

680 cmReference

691 cmReference

Width

223 cmReference

226 cmReference

Ground clearance

29 cmReference

Front tread

177 cmReference

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Rear tread

170 cmReference

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Operating

6087 kgReference

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Max front axle

4180 kgReference

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Max rear axle

6369 kgReference

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Steering wheel

195 cmReference

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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

Dump angle

114 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

52Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Caterpillar 416 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Caterpillar 416 Extendable BackhoeReference

Caterpillar BackhoeReference

Transport height

342 cmReference

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Bucket width

91 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

343 cmReference

364 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

187°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4812 kgReference

4736 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2878 kgReference

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Caterpillar 416 Extendable Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

441 cmReference

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Digging depth (extended stick)

562 cmReference

600 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

438 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

559 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

550 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (extended stick)

666 cmReference

704 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

342 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

413 cmReference

433 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

4735 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

4735 kgReference

4654 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

2857 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2000 kgReference

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Caterpillar 416 Height

ROPS

271 cmReference

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Cab

271 cmReference

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Exhaust

275 cmReference

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Backhoe

342 cmReference

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Speeds

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.