Category : Backhoe Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 440 ➔
The Caterpillar 440 is a backhoe loader designed for digging, loading, trenching, and material handling on construction, utility, and municipal job sites. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, providing versatility for excavation, site preparation, and general earthmoving tasks. The 440 is part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup and is typically used where a single machine must perform multiple functions efficiently. Common applications include roadwork, landscaping, utility installation, and small-to-medium construction projects. Key features generally include hydraulic controls, operator cab, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height
15.60 ft (4.75 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force
11,822.00 lbs (5,362.38 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity
8,782.00 lbs (3,983.45 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Loader SAE
115.00 hp (85.76 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Max Digging Depth
25.00 ft (7.62 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight
21,544 - 29,321 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd
21,848.00 mph (35,160.86 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Axle Ratings
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Axle Ratings specifications
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic
20,225.00 lbs (9,173.92 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle, AWD - Static
50,565.00 lbs (22,935.93 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle - Dynamic
20,225.00 lbs (9,173.92 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle - Static
50,565.00 lbs (22,935.93 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Backhoe
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth - Standard
15.50 ft (4.72 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dimensions
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height
9.08 ft (2.77 m)
Length
25.83 ft (7.87 m)
Weight
21,544.00 lbs (9,772.21 kg)
Width
8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Bore
3.86 in (9.80 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement
220.00 cu in (3,605.16 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions
Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model
C3.6 95 kW (127 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Power - ISO 14396
127.00 hp (94.71 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014
130.00 hp (96.94 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
130 hp (97 kW) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249
118.00 hp (87.99 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349
118.00 hp (87.99 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
115.00 hp (85.76 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
115.00 hp (85.76 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm
37% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349
377 ft·lbf — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To
7,500.00 ft (2,286.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke
4.70 in (11.94 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm
58.10 gpm (219.91 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump Type
Variable Flow, Axial Piston — Starting 2026 Model Year
System Pressure - Backhoe
3800 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
System Pressure - Loader
3800 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type
Closed Center — Starting 2026 Model Year
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System with Cab Heater
6.00 gal (22.71 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
5.00 gal (18.93 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Oil - With Filter
2.40 gal (9.08 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle (Center Housing)
2.90 gal (10.98 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank
42.30 gal (160.11 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System
28.60 gal (108.25 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank (Nominal)
11.10 gal (42.01 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Planetaries
0.20 gal (0.76 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle (Center Housing)
4.40 gal (16.65 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift
4.80 gal (18.17 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Steering
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Steering specifications
Axle Oscillation
11 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bore
3.35 in (8.51 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Steering
Hydrostatic HMU — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rod Diameter
1.65 in (4.19 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke
9.29 in (23.60 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels
27.33 ft (8.33 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket
37.75 ft (11.51 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type
Front Wheel — Starting 2026 Model Year
Sustainability
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Sustainability specifications
Recyclability
94% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st
3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd
5.80 mph (9.33 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd
7.60 mph (12.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th
12.10 mph (19.47 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th
16.80 mph (27.04 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th
24.90 mph (40.07 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st
3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd
7.60 mph (12.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 3rd
16.80 mph (27.04 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Weights
Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader Weights specifications
Backhoe Quick Coupler
+87 kg (+192 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cab - ROPS/FOPS
536.00 lbs (243.13 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweight
1,102.00 lbs (499.86 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Extendible Stick
+301 kg (+664 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) GP (Hook-On)
+150 kg (+331 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Hook-On)
+160 kg (+353 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On)
+290 kg (+639 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Hook-On)
+85 kg (+187 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On)
+214 kg (+472 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Hook-On)
+73 kg (+162 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On)
+80 kg (+176 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader Quick Coupler
+250 kg (+551 lb) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - Estimated*
21,848.00 lbs (9,910.10 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - Maximum
29,321.00 lbs (13,299.80 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity
29,321.00 lbs (13,299.80 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
