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Caterpillar 436 II vs Caterpillar 438 II
Verdict: Caterpillar 436 II vs Caterpillar 438 II
The Caterpillar 436 II and the Caterpillar 438 II are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 83 hp. Caterpillar 436 II is the lighter machine (6,879 kg vs 7,365 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
83 hp
83 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Engine
57.4 kWReference
57.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 127 mmReference
98 x 127 mmReference
Power
57.4 kWReference
57.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
61.9 kWReference
61.9 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
186.1 barReference
186.0 barReference
Total flow
138.2 lpmReference
138.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
206 cmReference
Weight
6879 kgReference
7365 kgReference
Length
709 cmReference
569 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
240 cmReference
Height
381 cmReference
359 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
279 cmReference
Operating weight
6879 kgReference
7365 kgReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
33 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
214.4 to 256.4 inchesReference
189.4 to 238.7 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
544 cmReference
481 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
651 cmReference
606 cmReference
Reach from pivot
604 cmReference
560 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
711 cmReference
684 cmReference
Loading height
379 cmReference
345 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
435 cmReference
417 cmReference
Bucket force
4991 kgReference
4994 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4910 kgReference
4908 kgReference
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.