Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 428E ➔

The Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader is a versatile and reliable machine designed for a wide range of construction and digging tasks. With a backhoe dig depth of 16.3 ft and a load height of 12.3 ft, this backhoe loader offers impressive capabilities for various job sites. Equipped with a 94 hp engine and a hydraulic system with a pump flow capacity of 33.1 gpm, the 428E delivers power and efficiency in operation. Its compact dimensions and transportability make it suitable for navigating different terrains, while features such as the loader bucket breakout force of 11240.5 lbs and a bucket capacity of 1.3 cu yd ensure optimal performance for demanding projects.

Backhoe

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth	16.30 ft (4.97 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Load Height	12.30 ft (3.75 m)
Load Height - Extended	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Reach From Swivel	18.40 ft (5.61 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Transport Length	19.10 ft (5.82 m)
Transport Width	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	3054C
Gross Power	94.00 hp (70.10 kw)
Net Power	91.00 hp (67.86 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.35
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	33.10 gpm (125.28 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-Flow Axial-Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	227 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	11,240.50 lbs (5,098.61 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Dig Depth	3.60 in (9.14 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	38.40 gal (145.34 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Max Weight	22,487.20 lbs (10,200.04 kg)
Operating Weight 4wd	16,689.00 lbs (7,570.01 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.90 gal (18.55 l)
Turning Radius	17.80 ft (5.43 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 428E Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Caterpillar Power-Shuttle

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