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Caterpillar 434E vs Caterpillar 438D
Verdict: Caterpillar 434E vs Caterpillar 438D
The Caterpillar 434E and the Caterpillar 438D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 438D leads on rated power with 98 hp against 94 hp. Caterpillar 434E is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). In short: choose the Caterpillar 438D for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 434E 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
98 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
70.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Engine
67.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
67.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
70.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 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
Oil capacity
17.2 LReference
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Capacities
Fuel
187.0 LReference
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Front axle
9.5 LReference
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Rear axle
13.7 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
LSPC, closed centerReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Total flow
155.9 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Pressure
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227.9 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
210 cmReference
Length
611 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height
362 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
280 cmReference
290 cmReference
Max weight
10702 kgReference
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Weight
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7749 kgReference
Operating weight
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7749 kgReference
Ground clearance
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32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
170.7 to 213.9 inchesReference
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
433 cmReference
485 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
543 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot
563 cmReference
563 cmReference
Loading height
362 cmReference
371 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
287 cmReference
427 cmReference
Bucket force
5812 kgReference
6673 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5710 kgReference
6614 kgReference
Dipperstick force
4384 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
3161 kgReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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666 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.