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Caterpillar 446D vs Caterpillar 446B

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 446D and the Caterpillar 446B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 446D82.0 kW (110 HP)
Caterpillar 446B82.0 kW (110 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 446D8922.2 kg (19670 lbs)
Caterpillar 446B8890.4 kg (19600 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 446D8922.2 kg (19670 lbs)
Caterpillar 446B8890.4 kg (19600 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 446DCaterpillar 446DBackhoe LoadersCaterpillar 446BCaterpillar 446BBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower82.0 kW (110 HP)82.0 kW (110 HP)
Weight8922.2 kg (19670 lbs)8890.4 kg (19600 lbs)
TransmissionHydrostatic, Hand Metering UnitAutomatic powershift
Pump Capacity178.3 LPM (47.1 GPM)178.3 LPM (47.1 GPM)
Lift Capacity4340.9 kg (9570 lbs)3968.9 kg (8750 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine Model3114 DIT3114 DIT
Gross Power82.0 kW (110 HP)82.0 kW (110 HP)
Net Power75.3 kW (101 HP)76.1 kW (102 HP)
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4391.7 cc (268 cu in)4391.7 cc (268 cu in)
Bore10.7 cm (4.2 in)10.7 cm (4.2 in)
Stroke12.2 cm (4.8 in)12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Max Torque (Net )154.2 kg (340 lbs)—
Fuel Capacity124.9 l (33 gal)125.3 l (33.1 gal)
Engine Oil With Filter11.0 l (2.9 gal)11.0 l (2.9 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity155.2 l (41 gal)155.2 l (41 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity29.9 l (7.9 gal)29.9 l (7.9 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity26.1 l (6.9 gal)26.1 l (6.9 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity31.0 l (8.2 gal)31.0 l (8.2 gal)
Transmission TypeHydrostatic, Hand Metering UnitAutomatic powershift
Steering TypeAckermanFront Wheel
Brake SystemFully enclosed, oil immersed, inboard, multiple discFully enclosed, hydraulic, multiple disk
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 is 81 dBANSI/SAE J1166 May 90 is 81 dB
Exterior SoundSAE J88, is 76dBSAE J88 Jun 86, is 76dB
Pump TypeVariable-flow, axial piston, load sensing, closed center systemVariable flow, axial piston
Pump Flow Capacity178.3 LPM (47.1 GPM)178.3 LPM (47.1 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure244.8 bar (3550 psi)224.1 bar (3250 psi)
System Pressure (Loader)244.8 bar (3550 psi)—
System Pressure (Backhoe)244.8 bar (3550 psi)—
Circuit TypeClosed center, load sensingClosed center
Dig Depth518.2 cm (204 in)518.2 cm (204 in)
Bucket Dig Force7688.4 kg (16950 lbs)6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
Stick Dig Force5184.6 kg (11430 lbs)4898.8 kg (10800 lbs)
Loading Height426.7 cm (168 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Dump Height274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt)91.4 cm (36 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Bucket Rotation190 °169 °
Stick Lift3379.3 kg (7450 lbs)6141.6 kg (13540 lbs)
Loading Reach213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height4340.9 kg (9570 lbs)3968.9 kg (8750 lbs)
Operating Weight8922.2 kg (19670 lbs)8890.4 kg (19600 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.1 m³ (1.5 cu yds)1.1 m³ (1.44 cu yds)
Bucket Width243.8 cm (8 ft)2926.1 cm (96 ft)
Bucket Breakout Force6277.7 kg (13840 lbs)5266.2 kg (11610 lbs)
Front12.5-20, R4 10 PR—
Rear21 L-24, R4 16 PR—
No Of Cylinders—4
Power Measured—2200 RPM
No Of Forward Gears—4
No Of Reverse Gears—3
Max Speed (Forward)—31.5 km/h (19.6 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)—20.8 km/h (12.9 mph)
Dig Depth (Extended)—640.1 cm (252 in)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—6871.9 kg (15150 lbs)
Loading Height (Extended)—487.7 cm (192 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)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—792.5 cm (312 in)
Reach From Swivel—670.6 cm (264 in)
Height To Top Of Cab—274.3 cm (108 in)
Overall Height—426.7 cm (168 in)
Overall Length—762.0 cm (300 in)
Overall Width—243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase—213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius—579.1 cm (228 in)
Ground Clearance—30.5 cm (12 in)

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