Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 428C
Verdict: Caterpillar 424D vs Caterpillar 428C
The Caterpillar 424D and the Caterpillar 428C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 428C leads on rated power with 78 hp against 77 hp. Caterpillar 428C is the lighter machine (6,301 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 1996). In short: choose the Caterpillar 428C for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 424D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.