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Caterpillar 420D vs Caterpillar 426C
Verdict: Caterpillar 420D vs Caterpillar 426C
The Caterpillar 420D and the Caterpillar 426C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 88 hp. Caterpillar 426C is the lighter machine (7,054 kg vs 7,151 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 420D is the newer design (2000 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
88 hp
88 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
127.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
65.6 kWReference
65.6 kWReference
Engine
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
65.6 kWReference
65.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Auto-ShiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shuttleReference
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Pressure
227.5 barReference
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Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
7151 kgReference
7054 kgReference
Front tire
11Lx16Reference
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Rear tire
19.5x24Reference
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2WD Industrial front
11Lx16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
240/80R18Reference
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Industrial rear
19.5x24Reference
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Length
697 cmReference
725 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
235 cmReference
Height
358 cmReference
337 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
277 cmReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
29 cmReference
Operating
7151 kgReference
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Max front axle
3167 kgReference
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Max rear axle
9261 kgReference
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Operating weight
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7054 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
172.8 to 216.9 inchesReference
1443 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
90Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery CCA
700Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
438 cmReference
1443 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
550 cmReference
1443 cmReference
Reach from pivot
564 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
667 cmReference
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Loading height
361 cmReference
381 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
417 cmReference
492 cmReference
Bucket force
6674 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
6617 kgReference
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Capacities
Max capacity
9800 kgReference
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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.