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Caterpillar 416C vs Caterpillar 422E
Verdict: Caterpillar 416C vs Caterpillar 422E
The Caterpillar 416C and the Caterpillar 422E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 78 hp. Caterpillar 416C is the lighter machine (6,333 kg vs 10,201 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 422E is the newer design (2006 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
78 hp
78 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
58.2 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Engine
55.9 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
55.9 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
58.2 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant capacity
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13.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
124.9 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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37.9 LReference
Type
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Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Capacity
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37.9 LReference
Pressure
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15.7 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
6333 kgReference
10201 kgReference
Length
697 cmReference
578 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
235 cmReference
Height
358 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
286 cmReference
Operating weight
6333 kgReference
10201 kgReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
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Max weight
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10201 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
174.0 to 218.3 inchesReference
194.1 to 234.6 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
441 cmReference
493 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
554 cmReference
595 cmReference
Loading height
348 cmReference
380 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
422 cmReference
431 cmReference
Bucket force
5308 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
5473 kgReference
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Reach from pivot
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555 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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660 cmReference
Transmission
Gears
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4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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15.9 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
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145.0 LReference
Front axle
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9.5 LReference
Rear axle
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13.7 LReference
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.