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Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 446
Verdict: Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 446
The Caterpillar 430E and the Caterpillar 446 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 446 leads on rated power with 103 hp against 101 hp. Caterpillar 430E is the lighter machine (15,708 kg vs 19,607 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 1989). In short: choose the Caterpillar 446 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
103 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
4X4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Variants
430E IT
Integrated Toolcarrier loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
75.0 kWReference
76.8 kWReference
Engine
76.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
76.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
75.0 kWReference
76.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
2200Reference
Torque
473.2 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
22.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.4 LReference
25.7 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Auto-ShiftReference
PowershiftReference
Gears
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
170.3 LReference
124.9 LReference
Front axle
6.5 LReference
7.9 LReference
Rear axle
14.2 LReference
26.7 LReference
Max capacity
11000 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
95.0 LReference
154.0 LReference
Type
closed center load sensingReference
Variable-flowReference
Capacity
95.0 LReference
154.0 LReference
Pressure
228.0 barReference
199.9 barReference
Total flow
162.8 lpmReference
162.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
223 cmReference
Weight
15708 to 16083 poundsReference
19607 to 20039 poundsReference
Length
736 cmReference
795 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
243 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Shipping
7125 kgReference
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Operating
7295 kgReference
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Height
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419 cmReference
Height (cab)
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286 cmReference
Operating weight
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9089 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
185 to 234 inchesReference
205.5 to 257.0 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
469 cmReference
521 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
594 cmReference
652 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
660 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
609 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
723 cmReference
786 cmReference
Loading height
396 cmReference
431 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
391 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
452 cmReference
489 cmReference
Bucket force
7208 kgReference
6157 kgReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
7112 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
7112 kgReference
6134 kgReference
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
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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55Reference
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.