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Caterpillar 416B vs Caterpillar 426
Verdict: Caterpillar 416B vs Caterpillar 426
The Caterpillar 416B and the Caterpillar 426 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 416B leads on rated power with 77 hp against 75 hp. Caterpillar 426 is the lighter machine (6,549 kg vs 13,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 416B is the newer design (1992 vs 1986). In short: choose the Caterpillar 416B for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 426 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
77 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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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
57.4 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
55.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
55.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
57.4 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2400Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Oil capacity
9.8 LReference
7.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 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
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
78.3 LReference
82.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
78.3 LReference
82.1 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
186.2 barReference
Pump flow
155.2 lpmReference
137.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
13700 to 14630 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
685 cmReference
690 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
226 cmReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Rear tread
170 cmReference
170 cmReference
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
193 cmReference
Operating weight
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6549 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
441 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
52Reference
Battery CCA
700Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar 416B Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar 416B Extendable BackhoeReference
Caterpillar 426 Extendable BackhoeReference
Transport height
342 cmReference
370 cmReference
Digging depth
441 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
436 cmReference
467 cmReference
Reach from pivot
563 cmReference
579 cmReference
Loading height
358 cmReference
365 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
165°Reference
162°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5303 kgReference
4733 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3494 kgReference
3585 kgReference
Caterpillar 416B Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
449 cmReference
480 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
553 cmReference
599 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
444 cmReference
477 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
548 cmReference
596 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
568 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
668 cmReference
703 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
523 cmReference
365 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
591 cmReference
434 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5469 kgReference
4652 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5469 kgReference
4652 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3551 kgReference
3494 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2554 kgReference
2440 kgReference
Caterpillar 416B Height
ROPS
271 cmReference
271 cmReference
Cab
271 cmReference
271 cmReference
Exhaust
274 cmReference
274 cmReference
Backhoe
342 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.