Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 446D ➔

General Specifications

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
4th Gear Fwd	19.60 mph (31.54 kph) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Breakout Force	13,838.00 lbs (6,276.82 kg) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Digging Depth	21.20 ft (6.46 m) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Lift Capacity	9,572.00 lbs (4,341.79 kg) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Loading Height	16.60 ft (5.06 m) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Operating Weight	19,666.00 lbs (8,920.36 kg) — Starting 2006 Model Year
SAE Net	102.00 hp (76.06 kw) — Starting 2006 Model Year

Axle Ratings

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Axle Ratings specifications
Dynamic (1)	21,230.00 lbs (9,629.78 kg)
Dynamic (2)	20,194.00 lbs (9,159.86 kg)
Front Axle (2wd) - Static	21,230.00 lbs (9,629.78 kg)
Front Axle (4wd) - Static	21,230.00 lbs (9,629.78 kg)
Rear Axle - Static	20,194.00 lbs (9,159.86 kg)

Backhoe

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Standard	16,950.00 lbs (7,688.40 kg)
Bucket Rotation	190 degrees
Dig Depth - Standard	16.80 ft (5.12 m)
E-Stick Extended (1)	21.20 ft (6.46 m)
E-Stick Extended (2)	25.11 ft (7.65 m)
E-Stick Extended (3)	16,230.00 lbs (7,361.81 kg)
E-Stick Extended (4)	8,230.00 lbs (3,733.07 kg)
E-Stick Extended (5)	4,836.00 lbs (2,193.58 kg)
E-Stick Extended (6)	16.61 ft (5.06 m)
E-Stick Extended (7)	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
E-Stick Retracted (1)	17.11 ft (5.22 m)
E-Stick Retracted (2)	22.00 ft (6.71 m)
E-Stick Retracted (3)	16,230.00 lbs (7,361.81 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (4)	11,400.00 lbs (5,170.96 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (5)	7,343.00 lbs (3,330.73 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (6)	14.40 ft (4.39 m)
E-Stick Retracted (7)	6.60 ft (2.01 m)
Loading Height - Standard	14.41 ft (4.39 m)
Loading Reach - Standard	6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Stick Dig Force - Standard	11,430.00 lbs (5,184.57 kg)
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard	7,451.00 lbs (3,379.72 kg)

Engine

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm)
Engine Model - Standard	Cat 3114 DIT
Gross Power - Iso 14396	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349	336.00 lbs ft (455.55 nm)
Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020	107 ps
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 1585	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	101.00 hp (75.32 kw)
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard	32.6 %
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
4wd Cylinder - Bore	3.25 in (8.25 cm)
Axle Oscillation	11 degrees
Brake System	Fully enclosed, oil immersed, inboard, multiple disc
Circuit Type	Closed-center, load sensing
Power Steering	Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm	47.10 gpm (178.27 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-flow, axial piston, load sensing, closed center system
Rod Diameter	2.13 in (5.40 cm)
Steering Type	Ackerman
Stroke	11.10 in (28.19 cm)
System Pressure	3550 psi
System Pressure - Backhoe	3550 psi
System Pressure - Loader	3550 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt	13,838.00 lbs (6,276.82 kg)
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose	1.5 cu yd
Bucket Width - General Purpose	8 ft
Dig Depth - Single Tilt	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	8.92 ft (2.72 m)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	2.81 ft (0.86 m)
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt	9,572.00 lbs (4,341.79 kg)

Operating Specifications - Backhoe

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications - Backhoe specifications
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels	28.80 ft (8.78 m)
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket	37.40 ft (11.40 m)

Power Train

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Power Train specifications
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Forward - 2nd	5.50 mph (8.85 kph)
Forward - 3rd	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Forward - 4th	11.70 mph (18.83 kph)
Forward - 5th	19.60 mph (31.54 kph)
Reverse - 2nd	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	12.80 mph (20.60 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Service Refill specifications
Cooling System - A/C	7.90 gal (29.90 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter	2.90 gal (10.98 l)
Front Axle (4wd)	2.50 gal (9.46 l)
Front Axle - Planetaries	0.30 gal (1.14 l)
Fuel Tank	33.00 gal (124.91 l)
Hydraulic System	41.00 gal (155.19 l)
Hydraulic Tank	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Rear Axle	8.20 gal (31.04 l)
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd	6.90 gal (26.12 l)
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd	6.90 gal (26.12 l)

Standards

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Standards specifications
Brakes	SAE J1473 and ISO 3450
Cab - Rops	SAE J394, SAE J1040, ISO 3471
Cab - Sound	ANSI/SAE J1166 is 81 dB(A)
Exterior Sound	SAE J88, is 76dB(A)

Tires

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Front 2wd Standard Size	14.5/75-16.1
Front 4wd Standard Size	12.5-20, R4 10 PR
Rear - 4wd Standard Size	21L-24, R4 16 PR
Standard Ply	10

Weights

Caterpillar 446D Backhoe Loader Weights specifications
Air Conditioning	103.00 lbs (46.72 kg)
Cab - Rops/Fops	670.00 lbs (303.91 kg)
Counterweight	1,000.00 lbs (453.59 kg)
Counterweights - Option 1	1,500.00 lbs (680.39 kg)
Extendible Stick - No Weights	661.00 lbs (299.82 kg)
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks	619.00 lbs (280.77 kg)
Operating Weight - Maximum	25,357.00 lbs (11,501.76 kg)
Operating Weight - Nominal	19,666.00 lbs (8,920.36 kg)

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