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Caterpillar 426C Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 426C ➔

The Caterpillar 426C Backhoe Loader is a versatile machine designed for a variety of construction and excavation tasks. With a powerful 88 hp engine and a maximum dig depth of 15.5 ft, this backhoe loader offers exceptional performance and efficiency. Its compact dimensions make it easy to maneuver on job sites, while the hydraulic system provides a pump flow capacity of 43.1 gpm for smooth and precise operation. Whether digging trenches, loading materials, or transporting heavy loads, the Caterpillar 426C Backhoe Loader is a reliable and capable choice for any construction project.

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Backhoe

Dig Depth	15.50 ft (4.72 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Load Height - Extended	16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	9.00 ft (2.74 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Transport Length	23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Transport Width	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase	6.90 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

Displacement	243.00 cu in (3,982.07 cu cm)
Engine Model	3054 DIT
Gross Power	88.00 hp (65.62 kw)
Net Power	85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity

43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	10,180.00 lbs (4,617.58 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Dig Depth	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.70 ft (0.82 m)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	33.90 gal (128.31 l)
Operating Weight 2wd	15,550.00 lbs (7,053.37 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L-16 12 PR F3

Tires

Rear Tires Size

16.9-24 10 PR R4

Transmission

Max Speed	20.40 mph (32.83 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	20.40 mph (32.83 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

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