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Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 442E
Verdict: Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 442E
The Caterpillar 430E and the Caterpillar 442E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 442E leads on rated power with 102 hp against 101 hp. In short: choose the Caterpillar 442E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 430E 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
101 hp
102 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
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
76.1 kWReference
Engine
76.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
76.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
75.0 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
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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
16.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.4 LReference
18.9 LReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Auto-ShiftReference
Power-ShuttleReference
Gears
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
170.3 LReference
145.0 LReference
Front axle
6.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Rear axle
14.2 LReference
13.7 LReference
Max capacity
11000 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
95.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
closed center load sensingReference
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Capacity
95.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pressure
228.0 barReference
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Total flow
162.8 lpmReference
155.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
15708 to 16083 poundsReference
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Length
736 cmReference
580 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
236 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Shipping
7125 kgReference
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Operating
7295 kgReference
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Height
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391 cmReference
Height (cab)
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286 cmReference
Max weight
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10702 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
185 to 234 inchesReference
210.2 to 257.5 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
469 cmReference
533 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
594 cmReference
654 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
405 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
391 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
452 cmReference
462 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.