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Caterpillar 432E vs Caterpillar 436C
Verdict: Caterpillar 432E vs Caterpillar 436C
The Caterpillar 432E and the Caterpillar 436C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 436C leads on rated power with 97 hp against 94 hp. Caterpillar 432E is the newer design (2006 vs 1996). In short: choose the Caterpillar 436C for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 432E 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
94 hp
97 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
70.1 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Engine
67.1 kWReference
69.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
69.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
70.1 kWReference
72.3 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
16.4 LReference
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Fuel tank
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127.9 LReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Caterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmissionReference
Power ShuttleReference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
145.0 LReference
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Front axle
13.7 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
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Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Total flow
155.2 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
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Length
580 cmReference
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Width
235 cmReference
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Height
371 cmReference
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Height (cab)
286 cmReference
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Max weight
10702 kgReference
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Weight
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7122 kgReference
Operating weight
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7122 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
193.9 to 234.4 inchesReference
195.0 to 244.2 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
492 cmReference
495 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
595 cmReference
620 cmReference
Loading height
374 cmReference
393 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
425 cmReference
478 cmReference
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.