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Caterpillar 430D vs Caterpillar 444E
Verdict: Caterpillar 430D vs Caterpillar 444E
The Caterpillar 430D and the Caterpillar 444E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 444E leads on rated power with 102 hp against 98 hp. Caterpillar 444E is the newer design (2006 vs 2000). In short: choose the Caterpillar 444E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 430D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
98 hp
102 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)
73.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)
73.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Engine
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73.1 kWReference
Power
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73.1 kWReference
Coolant capacity
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13.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
power shuttleReference
Power-ShuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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17.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
LSPC, closed centerReference
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Pressure
227.5 barReference
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Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
155.2 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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37.9 LReference
Capacity
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37.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
7356 kgReference
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Length
733 cmReference
608 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
232 cmReference
Height
376 cmReference
387 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
284 cmReference
Operating weight
7356 kgReference
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Ground clearance
29 cmReference
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Max weight
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10702 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
182.6 to 239.3 inchesReference
211.8 to 258.3 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
463 cmReference
537 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
607 cmReference
656 cmReference
Reach from pivot
706 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
839 cmReference
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Loading height
384 cmReference
401 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
458 cmReference
457 cmReference
Bucket force
6683 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
6624 kgReference
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Capacities
Fuel
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187.0 LReference
Front axle
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12.0 LReference
Rear axle
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13.7 LReference
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.