The Caterpillar 422E is a backhoe loader model rated at 78 hp, positioning it centrally within its class in terms of power. Introduced in 2006, this model is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a 4-speed gearbox. The 422E has a listed weight of 10201 kg, and it is designed for use on projects of approximately up to 200 acres.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
78 hp
Weight
10201 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
46 rows
Recorded power
78 hp
Recorded weight
10201 kg
Transmissions
4-speed
Production years
2006-2006
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerCaterpillarReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Engine
Caterpillar 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)58.2 kWReference
Engine55.9 kWReference
Caterpillar 3054Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference
Power55.9 kWReference
Power (gross)58.2 kWReference
Rated RPM2200Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity13.0 LReference
Transmission
4-speedReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity15.9 LReference
Capacities
Fuel145.0 LReference
Front axle9.5 LReference
Rear axle13.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system37.9 LReference
TypeVariable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Capacity37.9 LReference
Pressure15.7 barReference
Total flow124.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase219 cmReference
Weight10201 kgReference
Length578 cmReference
Width235 cmReference
Height373 cmReference
Height (cab)286 cmReference
Operating weight10201 kgReference
Max weight10201 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth194.1 to 234.6 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe typeCaterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth493 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)595 cmReference
Reach from pivot555 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)660 cmReference
Loading height380 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)431 cmReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
