SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 446 vs Caterpillar 444E
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 446 and the Caterpillar 444E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 44676.8 kW (103 HP)
Caterpillar 444E76.1 kW (102 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 4468890.4 kg (19600 lbs)
Caterpillar 444E8808.8 kg (19420 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 4468890.4 kg (19600 lbs)
Caterpillar 444E8808.8 kg (19420 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 446 Backhoe Loaders | Caterpillar 444EBackhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 76.8 kW (103 HP) | 76.1 kW (102 HP) |
| Weight | 8890.4 kg (19600 lbs) | 8808.8 kg (19420 lbs) |
| Transmission | Powershift | PowerShuttle |
| Pump Capacity | 162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM) | 156.3 LPM (41.3 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 3710.4 kg (8180 lbs) | 3873.7 kg (8540 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 3114 | 3054 C |
| Gross Power | 76.8 kW (103 HP) | 76.1 kW (102 HP) |
| Net Power | 70.8 kW (95 HP) | 73.8 kW (99 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in) | 4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 55 A | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 125.3 l (33.1 gal) | 187.4 l (49.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 11.4 l (3 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 30.3 l (8 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 154.1 l (40.7 gal) | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 26.1 l (6.9 gal) | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 9.5 l (2.5 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 31.0 l (8.2 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Powershift | PowerShuttle |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 5 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 5 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 33.2 km/h (20.6 mph) | 41.0 km/h (25.5 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 36.5 km/h (22.7 mph) | 40.1 km/h (24.9 mph) |
| Pump Type | Variable-flow | Variable-flow, axial piston |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM) | 156.3 LPM (41.3 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900 psi) | 171.7 bar (2490 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 640.1 cm (252 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force | 6155.2 kg (13570 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | 6132.6 kg (13520 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Reach At Load Height | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 792.5 cm (312 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 3710.4 kg (8180 lbs) | 3873.7 kg (8540 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | 2236.2 kg (4930 lbs) | — |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | 1029.7 kg (2270 lbs) | — |
| Operating Weight | 8890.4 kg (19600 lbs) | 8808.8 kg (19420 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.1 m³ (1.44 cu yds) | 1.3 m³ (1.71 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 243.3 cm (95.8 in) | 243.3 cm (95.8 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 54453.7 kg (120050 lbs) | 652619.1 kg (1438780 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Overall Height | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Overall Length | 792.5 cm (312 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | — |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | — | 0.31 |
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