Compare/Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 428

Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 428

Verdict: Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 428

The Caterpillar 424D and the Caterpillar 428 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 428 is the lighter machine (6,962 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 1985). In short: choose the Caterpillar 424D for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 428 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Caterpillar

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Caterpillar

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Rated power

77 hp

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchronized transmission with torque conveter and power shuttle.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

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

Oil capacity

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6.8 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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79.5 LReference

Capacity

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79.5 LReference

Pump flow

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107.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

7503 kgReference

6962 kgReference

Front tire

12.5/80x18Reference

9-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9x28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

12.5/80x18Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9x28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Length

576 cmReference

574 cmReference

Width

239 cmReference

238 cmReference

Height

373 cmReference

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Height (cab)

290 cmReference

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Operating weight

7503 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

31 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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10.5-20Reference

Front tread

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177 cmReference

Rear tread

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172 cmReference

Shipping

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6962 kgReference

Max front axle

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7801 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5964 kgReference

Steering wheel

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198 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference

480 cmReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

Attachment overview

Caterpillar Backhoe

Backhoe type

Caterpillar BackhoeReference

Caterpillar 428 Extendable BackhoeReference

Digging depth

485 cmReference

480 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

589 cmReference

601 cmReference

Reach from pivot

563 cmReference

541 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

666 cmReference

665 cmReference

Loading height

371 cmReference

358 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

427 cmReference

449 cmReference

Bucket force

5317 kgReference

4808 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

5267 kgReference

4717 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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82.9 LReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Caterpillar 428 Backhoe

Transport height

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355 cmReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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411 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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150°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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2914 kgReference

Caterpillar 428 Extendable Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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487 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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421 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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541 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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551 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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373 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

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4717 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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2857 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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1989 kgReference

Caterpillar 428 Height

ROPS

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276 cmReference

Cab

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276 cmReference

Exhaust

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279 cmReference

Backhoe

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355 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.