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Caterpillar 422E vs Caterpillar 428C
Verdict: Caterpillar 422E vs Caterpillar 428C
The Caterpillar 422E and the Caterpillar 428C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 78 hp. Caterpillar 428C is the lighter machine (6,301 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
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
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
13.0 LReference
16.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
15.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Transmission
—
Power ShuttleReference
Capacities
Fuel
145.0 LReference
127.9 LReference
Front axle
9.5 LReference
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Rear axle
13.7 LReference
20.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
79.1 LReference
Type
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
PistonReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
79.1 LReference
Pressure
15.7 barReference
207.0 barReference
Total flow
124.9 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
10201 kgReference
6301 kgReference
Length
578 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height
373 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
286 cmReference
290 cmReference
Operating weight
10201 kgReference
6301 kgReference
Max weight
10201 kgReference
9702 kgReference
Ground clearance
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32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
194.1 to 234.6 inchesReference
187.6 to 230.0 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
493 cmReference
476 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
595 cmReference
584 cmReference
Reach from pivot
555 cmReference
557 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
660 cmReference
662 cmReference
Loading height
380 cmReference
380 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
431 cmReference
445 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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52Reference
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.