Compare/Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 426

Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 426

Verdict: Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 426

The Caterpillar 424D and the Caterpillar 426 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 424D leads on rated power with 77 hp against 75 hp. Caterpillar 426 is the lighter machine (6,549 kg vs 7,503 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 424D is the newer design (2001 vs 1986). In short: choose the Caterpillar 424D 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

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Best match

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Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

77 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

127.9 LReference

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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

Transmission

power shuttleReference

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Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

LSPC, closed centerReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

207.0 barReference

186.2 barReference

Total flow

138.9 lpmReference

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Hydraulic system

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82.1 LReference

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

7503 kgReference

6549 kgReference

Front tire

12.5/80x18Reference

11L-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

12.5/80x18Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9x28Reference

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Length

576 cmReference

690 cmReference

Width

239 cmReference

226 cmReference

Height

373 cmReference

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Height (cab)

290 cmReference

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Operating weight

7503 kgReference

6549 kgReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

27 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

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

191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference

469 cmReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

Attachment overview

Caterpillar Backhoe

Backhoe type

Caterpillar BackhoeReference

Caterpillar 426 Extendable BackhoeReference

Digging depth

485 cmReference

469 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

589 cmReference

599 cmReference

Reach from pivot

563 cmReference

579 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

666 cmReference

703 cmReference

Loading height

371 cmReference

365 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

427 cmReference

434 cmReference

Bucket force

5317 kgReference

4733 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

5267 kgReference

4652 kgReference

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

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

Loading height (retracted stick)

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365 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted 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.