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Caterpillar 442E vs Caterpillar 446
Verdict: Caterpillar 442E vs Caterpillar 446
The Caterpillar 442E and the Caterpillar 446 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 446 leads on rated power with 103 hp against 102 hp. Caterpillar 442E is the newer design (2006 vs 1989). In short: choose the Caterpillar 446 for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 442E 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
102 hp
103 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 (optional)Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
76.1 kWReference
76.8 kWReference
Engine
73.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
73.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
76.1 kWReference
76.8 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
25.7 LReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Power-ShuttleReference
PowershiftReference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity
16.4 LReference
22.3 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
145.0 LReference
124.9 LReference
Front axle
9.5 LReference
7.9 LReference
Rear axle
13.7 LReference
26.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
154.0 LReference
Type
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Variable-flowReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
154.0 LReference
Total flow
155.9 lpmReference
162.0 lpmReference
Pressure
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199.9 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
223 cmReference
Length
580 cmReference
795 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height
391 cmReference
419 cmReference
Height (cab)
286 cmReference
286 cmReference
Max weight
10702 kgReference
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Weight
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19607 to 20039 poundsReference
Operating weight
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9089 kgReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
210.2 to 257.5 inchesReference
205.5 to 257.0 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
533 cmReference
521 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
654 cmReference
652 cmReference
Loading height
405 cmReference
431 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
462 cmReference
489 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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660 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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786 cmReference
Bucket force
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6157 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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6134 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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55Reference
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.