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Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 446D
Verdict: Caterpillar 430E vs Caterpillar 446D
The Caterpillar 430E and the Caterpillar 446D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 446D leads on rated power with 110 hp against 101 hp. Caterpillar 446D is the lighter machine (8,920 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 2004). In short: choose the Caterpillar 446D 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
110 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 optionalReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
430E IT
Integrated Toolcarrier loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
75.0 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Engine
76.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
76.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
75.0 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
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Torque
473.2 NmReference
455.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
26.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.4 LReference
29.9 LReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Auto-ShiftReference
Auto-ShiftReference
Gears
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
170.3 LReference
124.9 LReference
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
155.2 LReference
Type
closed center load sensingReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
95.0 LReference
155.2 LReference
Pressure
228.0 barReference
244.8 barReference
Total flow
162.8 lpmReference
177.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
223 cmReference
Weight
15708 to 16083 poundsReference
8920 kgReference
Length
736 cmReference
795 cmReference
Width
231 cmReference
248 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Shipping
7125 kgReference
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Operating
7295 kgReference
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Front tire
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14.5/75x16.1Reference
Industrial front
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21Lx24Reference
Operating weight
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8920 kgReference
Max weight
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11501 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
185 to 234 inchesReference
202 to 254 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
469 cmReference
513 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
520 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
594 cmReference
645 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
467 cmReference
508 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
477 cmReference
518 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
591 cmReference
642 cmReference
Reach from pivot
604 cmReference
662 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
609 cmReference
670 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
723 cmReference
789 cmReference
Loading height
396 cmReference
439 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
391 cmReference
439 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
452 cmReference
505 cmReference
Bucket force
7208 kgReference
7688 kgReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
7112 kgReference
7439 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
7112 kgReference
7439 kgReference
Dipperstick force
4508 kgReference
5184 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
4413 kgReference
5107 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
3264 kgReference
3753 kgReference
Caterpillar 430E Height
Cab
281 cmReference
289 cmReference
Exhaust
274 cmReference
297 cmReference
Speeds
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Caterpillar 446D Height
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.