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Caterpillar 416D vs Caterpillar 426
Verdict: Caterpillar 416D vs Caterpillar 426
The Caterpillar 416D and the Caterpillar 426 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 416D leads on rated power with 77 hp against 75 hp. Caterpillar 426 is the lighter machine (6,549 kg vs 6,901 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 416D is the newer design (2000 vs 1986). In short: choose the Caterpillar 416D 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
liquid-cooledReference
Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
57.4 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Engine
55.2 kWReference
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Displacement
4.4 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
55.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
57.4 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Engine (net)
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52.2 kWReference
Power (net)
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52.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2400Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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7.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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20.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
206.8 barReference
186.2 barReference
Total flow
138.9 lpmReference
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Hydraulic system
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82.1 LReference
Type
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power shuttleReference
Capacity
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82.1 LReference
Pump flow
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137.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
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Weight
6901 kgReference
6549 kgReference
Length
694 cmReference
690 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
226 cmReference
Height
358 cmReference
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Height (cab)
277 cmReference
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Operating weight
6901 kgReference
6549 kgReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
27 cmReference
2WD Wheelbase
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210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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205 cmReference
Front tire
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11L-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-24Reference
2WD Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12.5/80-18Reference
2WD Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
4WD Industrial rear
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19.5L-24Reference
Front tread
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177 cmReference
Rear tread
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170 cmReference
Steering wheel
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193 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
438 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
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114 cmReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar 426 Extendable BackhoeReference
Digging depth
438 cmReference
469 cmReference
Reach from pivot
564 cmReference
579 cmReference
Loading height
361 cmReference
365 cmReference
Bucket force
5308 kgReference
4733 kgReference
Transmission
Gears
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4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
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82.9 LReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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52Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Caterpillar 426B Backhoe
Transport height
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370 cmReference
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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467 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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162°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Dipperstick force
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3585 kgReference
Caterpillar 426 Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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480 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
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599 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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477 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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596 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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589 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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703 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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365 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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434 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
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4652 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4652 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
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3494 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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2440 kgReference
Caterpillar 426 Height
ROPS
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271 cmReference
Cab
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271 cmReference
Exhaust
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274 cmReference
Backhoe
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370 cmReference
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.