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Caterpillar 426 vs Caterpillar 426 II
Verdict: Caterpillar 426 vs Caterpillar 426 II
The Caterpillar 426 and the Caterpillar 426 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 426 is the lighter machine (6,549 kg vs 14,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 426 II is the newer design (1990 vs 1986). 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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Caterpillar
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Caterpillar
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Rated power
75 hp
75 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
55.9 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Engine (net)
52.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
52.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
55.9 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.0 LReference
8.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.8 LReference
18.1 LReference
Engine
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52.2 kWReference
Power
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52.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Fully synchromeshReference
Capacities
Fuel
82.9 LReference
106.0 LReference
Front axle
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6.4 LReference
Rear axle
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15.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
82.1 LReference
82.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
VariableReference
Capacity
82.1 LReference
82.1 LReference
Pressure
186.2 barReference
186.0 barReference
Pump flow
137.8 lpmReference
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Total flow
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138.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
205 cmReference
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Weight
6549 kgReference
14626 to 14890 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12.5/80-18Reference
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2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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4WD Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
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Length
690 cmReference
691 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
226 cmReference
Operating weight
6549 kgReference
6754 kgReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
29 cmReference
Front tread
177 cmReference
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Rear tread
170 cmReference
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Steering wheel
193 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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210 cmReference
Height
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374 cmReference
Height (cab)
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271 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
469 cmReference
184.6 to 236.4 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
52Reference
52Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar 426B Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar 426 Extendable BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Transport height
370 cmReference
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Bucket width
91 cmReference
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Digging depth
469 cmReference
468 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
467 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
579 cmReference
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Loading height
365 cmReference
364 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
162°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
4733 kgReference
4736 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3585 kgReference
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Caterpillar 426 Extendable Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
599 cmReference
600 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
477 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
596 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
589 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
703 cmReference
704 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
365 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
434 cmReference
433 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
4652 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
4652 kgReference
4654 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3494 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2440 kgReference
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Caterpillar 426 Height
ROPS
271 cmReference
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Cab
271 cmReference
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Exhaust
274 cmReference
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Backhoe
370 cmReference
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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.