Compare/Caterpillar 416B vs Caterpillar 416E

Caterpillar 416B vs Caterpillar 416E

Verdict: Caterpillar 416B vs Caterpillar 416E

The Caterpillar 416B and the Caterpillar 416E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 416E leads on rated power with 78 hp against 77 hp. Caterpillar 416B is the lighter machine (13,700 kg vs 14,960 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 416E is the newer design (2006 vs 1992). In short: choose the Caterpillar 416E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 416B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

77 hp

78 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference

With 19.5x24 rear tires.Reference

Drive

4X4 MFWD 4WDReference

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

57.4 kWReference

58.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

55.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

55.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

57.4 kWReference

58.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

9.8 LReference

18.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

14.4 LReference

Engine

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55.2 kWReference

Power

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55.2 kWReference

Torque

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297.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Power-ShuttleReference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

143.8 LReference

Front axle

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9.5 LReference

Rear axle

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14.2 LReference

Max capacity

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10190 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

78.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

closed center load sensingReference

Capacity

78.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Pressure

206.8 barReference

Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

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Total flow

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131.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

13700 to 14630 poundsReference

14960 to 14976 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-16Reference

12.5/80-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

19.5L-24Reference

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

685 cmReference

723 cmReference

Width

226 cmReference

231 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

33 cmReference

Front tread

177 cmReference

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Rear tread

170 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Operating

6214 kgReference

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4WD Cab Operating

6636 kgReference

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Max front axle

7067 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5535 kgReference

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Steering wheel

195 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

Industrial front

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12.5/80-18Reference

Industrial rear

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19.5L-24Reference

Shipping

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6785 kgReference

Operating

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6793 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

441 cmReference

172 to 215 inchesReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

111 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

90Reference

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Battery CCA

700Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Caterpillar 416B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Caterpillar 416B Extendable BackhoeReference

Caterpillar BackhoeReference

Transport height

342 cmReference

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Digging depth

441 cmReference

436 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

436 cmReference

431 cmReference

Reach from pivot

563 cmReference

561 cmReference

Loading height

358 cmReference

363 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

165°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

5303 kgReference

5286 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3494 kgReference

3243 kgReference

Caterpillar 416B Extendable Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

449 cmReference

439 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

553 cmReference

546 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

444 cmReference

436 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

548 cmReference

543 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

568 cmReference

566 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

668 cmReference

665 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

523 cmReference

358 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

591 cmReference

414 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

5469 kgReference

5212 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

5469 kgReference

5212 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

3551 kgReference

3243 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2554 kgReference

2381 kgReference

Caterpillar 416B Height

ROPS

271 cmReference

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Cab

271 cmReference

281 cmReference

Exhaust

274 cmReference

Backhoe

342 cmReference

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Caterpillar Backhoe

Caterpillar 416E Height

Speeds

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.