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Caterpillar 436C vs Caterpillar 444E
Verdict: Caterpillar 436C vs Caterpillar 444E
The Caterpillar 436C and the Caterpillar 444E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 444E leads on rated power with 102 hp against 97 hp. Caterpillar 444E is the newer design (2006 vs 1996). In short: choose the Caterpillar 444E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 436C 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
97 hp
102 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
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Engine (gross)
72.3 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Engine
69.4 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
69.4 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
72.3 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Coolant capacity
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13.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Power ShuttleReference
Power-ShuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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17.2 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
155.2 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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37.9 LReference
Type
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Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Capacity
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37.9 LReference
Dimensions
Weight
7122 kgReference
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Operating weight
7122 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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219 cmReference
Length
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608 cmReference
Width
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232 cmReference
Height
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387 cmReference
Height (cab)
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284 cmReference
Max weight
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10702 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
195.0 to 244.2 inchesReference
211.8 to 258.3 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
495 cmReference
537 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
620 cmReference
656 cmReference
Loading height
393 cmReference
401 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
478 cmReference
457 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
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187.0 LReference
Front axle
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12.0 LReference
Rear axle
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13.7 LReference
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.