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Caterpillar 438D vs Caterpillar 442D
Verdict: Caterpillar 438D vs Caterpillar 442D
The Caterpillar 438D and the Caterpillar 442D 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. In short: choose the Caterpillar 438D for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 442D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
98 hp
94 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
127.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
73.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Engine
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
70.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
73.1 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
LSPC, closed centerReference
LSPC, closed centerReference
Pressure
227.9 barReference
227.9 barReference
Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
7749 kgReference
7749 kgReference
Length
576 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
239 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height
373 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
290 cmReference
290 cmReference
Operating weight
7749 kgReference
7749 kgReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
485 cmReference
485 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
589 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot
563 cmReference
563 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
666 cmReference
666 cmReference
Loading height
371 cmReference
371 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
427 cmReference
427 cmReference
Bucket force
6673 kgReference
6673 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
6614 kgReference
6614 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.