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Caterpillar 426C vs Caterpillar 432D
Verdict: Caterpillar 426C vs Caterpillar 432D
The Caterpillar 426C and the Caterpillar 432D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 88 hp. Caterpillar 426C is the lighter machine (7,054 kg vs 7,810 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 432D is the newer design (2001 vs 1996). 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
88 hp
88 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
127.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
65.6 kWReference
65.6 kWReference
Engine
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
65.6 kWReference
65.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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power shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Type
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LSPC, closed centerReference
Pressure
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227.9 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
7054 kgReference
7810 kgReference
Length
725 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height
337 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
290 cmReference
Operating weight
7054 kgReference
7810 kgReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
1443 cmReference
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
1443 cmReference
485 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
1443 cmReference
589 cmReference
Loading height
381 cmReference
371 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
492 cmReference
427 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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563 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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666 cmReference
Bucket force
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6673 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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6614 kgReference
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.