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Caterpillar 416E vs Caterpillar 422E
Verdict: Caterpillar 416E vs Caterpillar 422E
The Caterpillar 416E 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 422E is the lighter machine (10,201 kg vs 14,960 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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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
With 19.5x24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
58.0 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Engine
55.2 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
55.2 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
58.0 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Torque
297.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.5 LReference
15.9 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.4 LReference
13.0 LReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Power-ShuttleReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
143.8 LReference
145.0 LReference
Front axle
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Rear axle
14.2 LReference
13.7 LReference
Max capacity
10190 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
closed center load sensingReference
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pressure
206.8 barReference
15.7 barReference
Total flow
131.7 lpmReference
124.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
14960 to 14976 poundsReference
10201 kgReference
Front tire
12.5/80-18Reference
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Rear tire
19.5L-24Reference
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Industrial front
12.5/80-18Reference
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Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
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Length
723 cmReference
578 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
235 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Shipping
6785 kgReference
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Operating
6793 kgReference
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Height
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373 cmReference
Height (cab)
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286 cmReference
Operating weight
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10201 kgReference
Max weight
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10201 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
172 to 215 inchesReference
194.1 to 234.6 inchesReference
Dump angle
111 cmReference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
436 cmReference
493 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
439 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
546 cmReference
595 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
436 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
543 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
561 cmReference
555 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
566 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
665 cmReference
660 cmReference
Loading height
363 cmReference
380 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
358 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
414 cmReference
431 cmReference
Bucket force
5286 kgReference
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Bucket force (retracted stick)
5212 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
5212 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
3243 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3243 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2381 kgReference
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Caterpillar 416E Height
Cab
281 cmReference
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Exhaust
274 cmReference
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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.