Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 444E ➔

The Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader is a versatile piece of equipment designed to handle a variety of tasks with ease. With a backhoe dig depth of up to 17.7 feet and a maximum reach of 19.9 feet, this machine is ideal for excavation and material handling projects. Powered by a 102 horsepower 3054C engine, the 444E offers impressive performance, while its hydraulic system provides a pump flow capacity of 41.3 gpm for smooth operation. Additionally, the loader offers a 1.8 cubic yard bucket capacity and a loader breakout force of 14,387.8 lbs, making it a reliable choice for heavy-duty applications.

Backhoe

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth	17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Load Height	13.20 ft (4.02 m)
Load Height - Extended	15.10 ft (4.60 m)
Reach From Swivel	19.90 ft (6.07 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Transport Length	20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Transport Width	7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Wheelbase	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	3054C
Gross Power	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Power	99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.31
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	41.30 gpm (156.32 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-Flow Axial-Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	249 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	14,387.80 lbs (6,526.20 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m)
Bucket Width	95.90 in (243.59 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Dig Depth	6.90 in (17.53 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Fuel Capacity	49.50 gal (187.36 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Operating Weight 4wd	19,422.80 lbs (8,810.04 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Turning Radius	19.70 ft (6.00 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 444E Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	25.50 mph (41.04 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	5
Number of Reverse Gears	5
Transmission Type	Power-Shuttle

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