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Caterpillar 438D vs Caterpillar 442E
Verdict: Caterpillar 438D vs Caterpillar 442E
The Caterpillar 438D and the Caterpillar 442E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 442E leads on rated power with 102 hp against 98 hp. Caterpillar 442E is the newer design (2006 vs 2001). In short: choose the Caterpillar 442E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 438D 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
98 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)
73.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Engine
70.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
70.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
73.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Coolant capacity
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18.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
power shuttleReference
Power-ShuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
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16.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
LSPC, closed centerReference
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Pressure
227.9 barReference
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Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
155.9 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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37.9 LReference
Capacity
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37.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
7749 kgReference
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Length
576 cmReference
580 cmReference
Width
239 cmReference
236 cmReference
Height
373 cmReference
391 cmReference
Height (cab)
290 cmReference
286 cmReference
Operating weight
7749 kgReference
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Ground clearance
32 cmReference
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Max weight
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10702 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
210.2 to 257.5 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
485 cmReference
533 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
589 cmReference
654 cmReference
Reach from pivot
563 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
666 cmReference
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Loading height
371 cmReference
405 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
427 cmReference
462 cmReference
Bucket force
6673 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
6614 kgReference
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Capacities
Fuel
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145.0 LReference
Front axle
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9.5 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.