Caterpillar 426C vs Caterpillar 438C

Verdict: Caterpillar 426C vs Caterpillar 438C

The Caterpillar 426C and the Caterpillar 438C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 438C leads on rated power with 89 hp against 88 hp. Caterpillar 426C is the lighter machine (7,054 kg vs 7,561 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Caterpillar 438C for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 426C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.