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Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader

The Caterpillar 440 is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site preparation 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 commonly used on job sites that require a versatile machine with both excavation and loading capability. Typical applications include roadwork, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and general earthmoving. As a Caterpillar machine, the 440 is associated with durable construction, operator-focused controls, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments.


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General Specifications

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 Angle8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Starting 2023 Model Year
EngineC4.4
Starting 2023 Model Year
Lift Capacity at Full Height8,782.00 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
Net108
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
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh)25 (40)
Starting 2019 Model Year

  • Caterpillar 440s currently for sale
  • A 2019 Caterpillar 440 From Milton Cat for $82,332.00 USD
  • A 2019 Caterpillar 440 From Wagner Equipment Co. for $89,000.00 USD
  • A 2019 Caterpillar 440 From Wagner Equipment Co. for $95,000.00 USD
  • A 2019 Caterpillar 440 From Wagner Equipment Co. for $115,000.00 USD
  • A Caterpillar 440 From Wagner Equipment Co. for $99,500.00 USD



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