Compare/Caterpillar 426 vs Caterpillar 428 II

Caterpillar 426 vs Caterpillar 428 II

Verdict: Caterpillar 426 vs Caterpillar 428 II

The Caterpillar 426 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 426 is the lighter machine (6,549 kg vs 7,144 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 428 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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Rated power

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

Synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

55.9 kWReference

56.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

52.2 kWReference

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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

7.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

20.8 LReference

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Engine

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52.2 kWReference

Power

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52.2 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

82.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

82.1 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

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Capacity

82.1 LReference

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Pressure

186.2 barReference

186.1 barReference

Pump flow

137.8 lpmReference

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Total flow

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107.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

205 cmReference

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Weight

6549 kgReference

7144 kgReference

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

568 cmReference

Width

226 cmReference

240 cmReference

Operating weight

6549 kgReference

7144 kgReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

32 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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357 cmReference

Height (cab)

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277 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

469 cmReference

187.0 to 236.1 inchesReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

52Reference

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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

474 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

467 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

579 cmReference

537 cmReference

Loading height

365 cmReference

348 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

162°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4733 kgReference

4735 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

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

662 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

365 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

434 cmReference

419 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

4652 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

4652 kgReference

4653 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.