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Caterpillar 446 vs Caterpillar 446D
Verdict: Caterpillar 446 vs Caterpillar 446D
The Caterpillar 446 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 103 hp. Caterpillar 446D is the lighter machine (8,920 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 446D is the newer design (2004 vs 1989). In short: choose the Caterpillar 446D 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.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
103 hp
110 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4X4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
76.8 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Engine
70.8 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
70.8 kWReference
76.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
76.8 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
22.3 LReference
26.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.7 LReference
29.9 LReference
Torque
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455.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
PowershiftReference
Auto-ShiftReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
124.9 LReference
124.9 LReference
Front axle
7.9 LReference
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Rear axle
26.7 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
154.0 LReference
155.2 LReference
Type
Variable-flowReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
154.0 LReference
155.2 LReference
Pressure
199.9 barReference
244.8 barReference
Total flow
162.0 lpmReference
177.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
223 cmReference
Weight
19607 to 20039 poundsReference
8920 kgReference
Length
795 cmReference
795 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
248 cmReference
Height
419 cmReference
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Height (cab)
286 cmReference
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Operating weight
9089 kgReference
8920 kgReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Front tire
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14.5/75x16.1Reference
Industrial front
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21Lx24Reference
Max weight
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11501 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
205.5 to 257.0 inchesReference
202 to 254 inchesReference
Dump angle
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114 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
90Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
521 cmReference
513 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
652 cmReference
645 cmReference
Reach from pivot
660 cmReference
662 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
786 cmReference
789 cmReference
Loading height
431 cmReference
439 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
489 cmReference
505 cmReference
Bucket force
6157 kgReference
7688 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
6134 kgReference
7439 kgReference
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 (retracted stick)
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670 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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439 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted 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
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.