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Caterpillar 442E vs Caterpillar 450E
Verdict: Caterpillar 442E vs Caterpillar 450E
The Caterpillar 442E and the Caterpillar 450E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 450E leads on rated power with 137 hp against 102 hp. Caterpillar 450E is the newer design (2007 vs 2006). In short: choose the Caterpillar 450E 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
137 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
76.1 kWReference
102.0 kWReference
Engine
73.1 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
73.1 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
76.1 kWReference
102.0 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
24.2 LReference
Rated RPM
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1800Reference
Torque
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515.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Power-ShuttleReference
Auto-ShiftReference
Gears
5 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity
16.4 LReference
21.2 LReference
Capacities
Fuel
145.0 LReference
145.3 LReference
Front axle
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Rear axle
13.7 LReference
16.4 LReference
Max capacity
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12299 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
100.3 LReference
Type
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
closed center load sensingReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
100.3 LReference
Total flow
155.9 lpmReference
194.2 lpmReference
Pressure
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244.8 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
220 cmReference
Length
580 cmReference
792 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height
391 cmReference
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Height (cab)
286 cmReference
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Max weight
10702 kgReference
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Weight
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24141 to 24145 poundsReference
Front tire
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15-19.5Reference
Rear tire
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21L-24Reference
Industrial front
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15-19.5Reference
Industrial rear
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21L-24Reference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Shipping
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10950 kgReference
Operating
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10952 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
210.2 to 257.5 inchesReference
207 to 256 inchesReference
Dump angle
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109 cmReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
533 cmReference
525 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
654 cmReference
650 cmReference
Loading height
405 cmReference
444 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
462 cmReference
518 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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525 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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523 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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523 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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647 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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492 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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492 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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622 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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670 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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670 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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787 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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444 cmReference
Bucket force
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8049 kgReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
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8049 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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8049 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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5343 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
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5415 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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4086 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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120Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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880Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Caterpillar 450E Height
Cab
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287 cmReference
Exhaust
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284 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.