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Caterpillar 426C vs Caterpillar 420D

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 426C and the Caterpillar 420D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 426C65.6 kW (88 HP)
Caterpillar 420D65.6 kW (88 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 426C7053.4 kg (15550 lbs)
Caterpillar 420D7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 426C7053.4 kg (15550 lbs)
Caterpillar 420D7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 426CCaterpillar 426CBackhoe LoadersCaterpillar 420DCaterpillar 420DBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower65.6 kW (88 HP)65.6 kW (88 HP)
Weight7053.4 kg (15550 lbs)7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)
Pump Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)
Lift Capacity2825.9 kg (6230 lbs)2893.9 kg (6380 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine Model3054 DIT3054 T
Gross Power65.6 kW (88 HP)65.6 kW (88 HP)
Net Power63.4 kW (85 HP)63.4 kW (85 HP)
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement3982.1 cc (243 cu in)3982.1 cc (243 cu in)
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Fuel Capacity128.3 l (33.9 gal)128.3 l (33.9 gal)
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)
Pump Flow Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)
Dig Depth487.7 cm (192 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)609.6 cm (240 in)548.6 cm (216 in)
Loading Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Loading Height (Extended)487.7 cm (192 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Reach At Load Height182.9 cm (72 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)274.3 cm (108 in)61.0 cm (24 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm (36 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height2825.9 kg (6230 lbs)2893.9 kg (6380 lbs)
Operating Weight7053.4 kg (15550 lbs)7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.26 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.26 cu yds)
Bucket Width226.3 cm (89.1 in)2712.7 cm (89 ft)
Bucket Breakout Force4617.6 kg (10180 lbs)4594.9 kg (10130 lbs)
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Overall Height335.3 cm (132 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length731.5 cm (288 in)701.0 cm (276 in)
Overall Width243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Transmission—Power shuttle
Bore—10.2 cm (4 in)
Stroke—12.7 cm (5 in)
Max Torque (Net )—113.4 kg (250 lbs)
Engine Oil With Filter—7.6 l (2 gal)
Cooling Capacity—16.7 l (4.4 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity—79.5 l (21 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity—15.9 l (4.2 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—15.1 l (4 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity—24.2 l (6.4 gal)
Transmission Type—Power shuttle
Steering Type—Front wheel
Brake System—Inboard, oil-immersed
Cab - Sound—ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB
Exterior Sound—SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB
Pump Type—Variable Flow, Axial Piston
Relief Valve Pressure—227.5 bar (3300 psi)
Circuit Type—Load sensing, closed Center
Bucket Dig Force—6672.3 kg (14710 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—6617.9 kg (14590 lbs)
Stick Dig Force—3896.4 kg (8590 lbs)
Dump Height—243.8 cm (96 in)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt)—91.4 cm (36 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—670.6 cm (264 in)
Bucket Rotation—205 °
Stick Lift—4780.9 kg (10540 lbs)
Loading Reach—182.9 cm (72 in)
Reach From Swivel—548.6 cm (216 in)
Turning Radius—548.6 cm (216 in)

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