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Caterpillar 428D vs Caterpillar 436 II
Verdict: Caterpillar 428D vs Caterpillar 436 II
The Caterpillar 428D and the Caterpillar 436 II are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. Caterpillar 436 II is the lighter machine (6,879 kg vs 7,739 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 428D is the newer design (2001 vs 1990). 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
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Engine
59.7 kWReference
57.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
59.7 kWReference
57.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
power shuttleReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
LSPC, closed centerReference
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Pressure
227.9 barReference
186.1 barReference
Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
138.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
7739 kgReference
6879 kgReference
Length
576 cmReference
709 cmReference
Width
239 cmReference
226 cmReference
Height
373 cmReference
381 cmReference
Height (cab)
290 cmReference
277 cmReference
Operating weight
7739 kgReference
6879 kgReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
35 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
214.4 to 256.4 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
485 cmReference
544 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
589 cmReference
651 cmReference
Reach from pivot
563 cmReference
604 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
666 cmReference
711 cmReference
Loading height
371 cmReference
379 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
427 cmReference
435 cmReference
Bucket force
5825 kgReference
4991 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5775 kgReference
4910 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.


