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Caterpillar 442E vs Caterpillar 446D
Verdict: Caterpillar 442E vs Caterpillar 446D
The Caterpillar 442E and the Caterpillar 446D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 446D leads on rated power with 110 hp against 102 hp. Caterpillar 442E is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). In short: choose the Caterpillar 446D 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
110 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
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
76.1 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Engine
73.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
73.1 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
76.1 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
29.9 LReference
Torque
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455.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Power-ShuttleReference
Auto-ShiftReference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity
16.4 LReference
26.1 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
145.0 LReference
124.9 LReference
Front axle
9.5 LReference
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Rear axle
13.7 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
155.2 LReference
Type
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
155.2 LReference
Total flow
155.9 lpmReference
177.9 lpmReference
Pressure
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244.8 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
223 cmReference
Length
580 cmReference
795 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
248 cmReference
Height
391 cmReference
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Height (cab)
286 cmReference
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Max weight
10702 kgReference
11501 kgReference
Weight
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8920 kgReference
Front tire
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14.5/75x16.1Reference
Industrial front
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21Lx24Reference
Operating weight
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8920 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
210.2 to 257.5 inchesReference
202 to 254 inchesReference
Dump angle
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114 cmReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
533 cmReference
513 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
654 cmReference
645 cmReference
Loading height
405 cmReference
439 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
462 cmReference
505 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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520 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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508 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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518 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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642 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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662 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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670 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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789 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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439 cmReference
Bucket force
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7688 kgReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
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7439 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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7439 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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5184 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
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5107 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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3753 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Caterpillar 446D Height
Cab
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289 cmReference
Exhaust
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297 cmReference
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.