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Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 436C

Verdict: Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 436C

The Caterpillar 430E and the Caterpillar 436C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 430E leads on rated power with 101 hp against 97 hp. Caterpillar 436C is the lighter machine (7,122 kg vs 15,708 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 430E is the newer design (2006 vs 1996). In short: choose the Caterpillar 430E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 436C 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

Fit score

Best match

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Caterpillar

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

101 hp

97 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaterpillarReference

With 19.5x24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

430E IT

Integrated Toolcarrier loaderReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

75.0 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Engine

76.1 kWReference

69.4 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

76.1 kWReference

69.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

75.0 kWReference

72.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2200Reference

Torque

473.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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127.9 LReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Auto-ShiftReference

Power ShuttleReference

Gears

5 forward and 3 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

170.3 LReference

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Front axle

6.5 LReference

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Rear axle

14.2 LReference

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Max capacity

11000 kgReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

95.0 LReference

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Type

closed center load sensingReference

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Capacity

95.0 LReference

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Pressure

228.0 barReference

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Total flow

162.8 lpmReference

163.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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Weight

15708 to 16083 poundsReference

7122 kgReference

Length

736 cmReference

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Width

231 cmReference

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Ground clearance

33 cmReference

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Shipping

7125 kgReference

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Operating

7295 kgReference

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Operating weight

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7122 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

185 to 234 inchesReference

195.0 to 244.2 inchesReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

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Attachment overview

Caterpillar Backhoe

Backhoe type

Caterpillar BackhoeReference

Digging depth

469 cmReference

495 cmReference

Digging depth (retracted stick)

480 cmReference

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Digging depth (extended stick)

594 cmReference

620 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

467 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

477 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

591 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

604 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

609 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (extended stick)

723 cmReference

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Loading height

396 cmReference

393 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

391 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

452 cmReference

478 cmReference

Bucket force

7208 kgReference

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Bucket force (retracted stick)

7112 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

7112 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

4508 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

4413 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (extended stick)

3264 kgReference

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Caterpillar 430E Height

Cab

281 cmReference

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Exhaust

274 cmReference

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Speeds

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.