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The Caterpillar 440 is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. The 440 is part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup and is used on jobs that require a single machine for multiple tasks. Typical applications include excavation, roadwork, landscaping, and municipal maintenance. Caterpillar backhoe loaders are known for integrated hydraulic systems, operator controls, and compatibility with a range of work tools. The 440 is commonly referenced in equipment listings, fleet inventories, and rental applications.
| Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m) | 13.5 (4.1) - 15.4 (4.7) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
|---|---|
| Bucket Capacity (General Purpose) | 1.75 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Dig Force (Standard) | 16,890.00 lbs ft (22,899.46 nm) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Digging Depth (Extendable Stick) | 19.30 ft (5.88 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Digging Depth (Standard Stick) | 15.60 ft (4.75 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Dump Height Max Angle | 8.90 ft (2.71 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine | C4.4 — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Lift Capacity at Full Height | 8,782.00 lbs (3,983.45 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg) | 13,560 (6,151) — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg) | 8,782 (3,983) — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Loader SAE hp (kW) | 127 (95) — Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Loading Height (Standard) | 14.00 ft (4.27 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Max Digging Depth ft. (m) | 15.5 (4.7) — Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Net | 108 — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Operating Weight (Maximum) | 29,321.00 lbs (13,299.80 kg) — Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 21,544 (9,772) - 29,321 (13,300) — Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Stick Dig Force (Standard) | 10,199.00 lbs ft (13,827.80 nm) — Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh) | 24 (39) — Starting 2024 Model Year |