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Caterpillar 426 II vs Caterpillar 428 II
Verdict: Caterpillar 426 II vs Caterpillar 428 II
The Caterpillar 426 II and the Caterpillar 428 II are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. Caterpillar 428 II is the lighter machine (7,144 kg vs 14,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
75 hp
75 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
55.9 kWReference
56.0 kWReference
Engine
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
52.2 kWReference
52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
55.9 kWReference
56.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
8.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
18.1 LReference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Fully synchromeshReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
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Front axle
6.4 LReference
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Rear axle
15.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
82.1 LReference
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Type
VariableReference
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Capacity
82.1 LReference
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Pressure
186.0 barReference
186.1 barReference
Total flow
138.2 lpmReference
107.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
14626 to 14890 poundsReference
7144 kgReference
Length
691 cmReference
568 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
240 cmReference
Height
374 cmReference
357 cmReference
Height (cab)
271 cmReference
277 cmReference
Operating weight
6754 kgReference
7144 kgReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
184.6 to 236.4 inchesReference
187.0 to 236.1 inchesReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
52Reference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
468 cmReference
474 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
600 cmReference
599 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
704 cmReference
662 cmReference
Loading height
364 cmReference
348 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
433 cmReference
419 cmReference
Bucket force
4736 kgReference
4735 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4654 kgReference
4653 kgReference
Reach from pivot
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537 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.