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Caterpillar 428E vs Caterpillar 442D
Verdict: Caterpillar 428E vs Caterpillar 442D
The Caterpillar 428E and the Caterpillar 442D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 94 hp. Caterpillar 428E is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
94 hp
94 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Engine
67.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
15.9 LReference
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Fuel tank
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127.9 LReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Caterpillar Power-ShuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
145.0 LReference
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Front axle
9.5 LReference
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Rear axle
14.2 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
closed center load sensingReference
LSPC, closed centerReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Pressure
15.7 barReference
227.9 barReference
Total flow
124.9 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
210 cmReference
Length
580 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height
371 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
286 cmReference
290 cmReference
Max weight
10201 kgReference
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Weight
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7749 kgReference
Operating weight
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7749 kgReference
Ground clearance
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32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
195.0 to 235.3 inchesReference
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
120Reference
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Batteries
2 (optional)Reference
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Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery Group
31Reference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
495 cmReference
485 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
597 cmReference
589 cmReference
Loading height
374 cmReference
371 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
425 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.