Caterpillar 446 vs Caterpillar 446B
Verdict: Caterpillar 446 vs Caterpillar 446B
The Caterpillar 446 and the Caterpillar 446B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 446B leads on rated power with 110 hp against 103 hp. Caterpillar 446B is the lighter machine (8,891 kg vs 19,607 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 446B is the newer design (1993 vs 1989). In short: choose the Caterpillar 446B for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 446 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.