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Backhoe Loader · 1985Unverified

Caterpillar 428

Name: Caterpillar 428
Brand: Caterpillar

Caterpillar 428 — Backhoe loader tractor · 75 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar 428 is a backhoe loader with a rated engine power of approximately 75 hp, positioned in the mid-range of its class. It was produced from 1985 to 1990. This machine is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. It has an operating weight of 6962 kg and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

75 hp

Weight

6962 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

99 rows

Recorded power

75 hp

Recorded weight

6962 kg

Transmissions

4-speed power shuttle

Production years

1985-1990

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with available air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)55.9 kWReference

Engine (net)52.2 kWReference

Perkins 4.236Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)52.2 kWReference

Power (gross)55.9 kWReference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Starter typeelectricReference

Oil capacity6.8 LReference

Coolant capacity20.8 LReference

Transmission

4-speed power shuttleReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Synchronized transmission with torque conveter and power shuttle.Reference

Capacities

Fuel82.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure186.2 barReference

Pump flow107.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase210 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase205 cmReference

Weight6962 kgReference

Front tire9-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-28Reference

2WD Industrial front9-16Reference

4WD Industrial front10.5-20Reference

Industrial rear16.9-28Reference

2WD Industrial front11L-16Reference

Length574 cmReference

Width238 cmReference

Ground clearance31 cmReference

Front tread177 cmReference

Rear tread172 cmReference

Shipping6962 kgReference

Max front axle7801 kgReference

Max rear axle5964 kgReference

Steering wheel198 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth480 cmReference

Dump angle114 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

The Caterpillar 428 was fitted with a side-shift backhoe providing 1.3m of lateral offset from the centerline of the machine.Reference

Caterpillar 428 Backhoe

Backhoe typeCaterpillar 428 BackhoeReference

Transport height355 cmReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width76 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Digging depth480 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth411 cmReference

Reach from pivot541 cmReference

Loading height358 cmReference

Bucket Rotation150°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4808 kgReference

Dipperstick force2914 kgReference

Caterpillar 428 Extendable Backhoe

Backhoe typeCaterpillar 428 Extendable BackhoeReference

Transport height355 cmReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width76 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Digging depth (retracted stick)487 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)601 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)421 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)541 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)551 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)665 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)373 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)449 cmReference

Bucket Rotation150°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force (retracted stick)4717 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)4717 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)2857 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)1989 kgReference

Caterpillar 428 Height

ROPS276 cmReference

Cab276 cmReference

Exhaust279 cmReference

Backhoe355 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.

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