428E

Backhoe Loader

Cat® 3054C Naturally Aspirated Diesel Engine Standard Optional Backhoe Digging Depth
Gross power (SAE J1995) at 2200 rpm 68.5 kW/93 hp 74.5 kW/101 hp Standard Stick
Net Power (ISO 9249) at 2200 rpm 65 kW/89 hp 71 kW/97 hp SAE Maximum 4298 mm
Cat® C4.4 Turbocharged After cooled Engine Standard Optional Maximum 4913 mm
Gross power (SAE J1995) at 2200 rpm 70 kW/95 hp 74.5 kW/101 hp Extendable Stick
Net Power (ISO 9249) at 2200 rpm 67 kW/91 hp 71 kW/97 hp SAE Maximum 5294 mm
Operating Weight 7570-10 200kg Maximum 5853 mm
428E Features
Versatility
Being easily adaptable to work with a variety
of Cat Work Tools ensures high machine
utilization on any working site.
Performance
Class leading all round performance and ease
of operation ensures high levels of efficiency
and maximum productivity.
Service
Caterpillar’s principles of design and
manufaturing techniques provide maximum
uptime with outstanding durability and
service life.
Value
With excellence performance, reliability,
durability, quality and improving residual
values the Cat Backhoe Loader provides the
owner with a prudent investment decision.

Contents Caterpillar’s 428E – A highly productive Backhoe Loader

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 developed with over 20 years experience in the Backhoe
Work Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Loader industry, the 428E is designed to exceed customer
Operator Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
expectations. More performance, versatility and comfort than
Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Backhoe Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ever before gives the 428E the edge needed in a harsh and
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 competitive environment.
Work Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Along with you, it’s up to the challenge. See your Cat dealer
Power Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
and try out The Next Generation of Backhoe Loaders from
Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Caterpillar.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Standard and Optional Equipment . . . . 18

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 Features
Customer driven improvements are designed into the 428E.

Lower Operating Costs

The 428E has an adjustment system that is simple to adjust
ensuring easy maintenance of the Stabilizer and E-Stick a wear
pads. This means less machine downtime and more convenience
for the operator providing low operating costs.

Improved Weight Distribution

The 428E has been designed with a long wheel base to ensure
optimum balance and handling, particularly when roading. This
is achieved with no loss in turning circle.

Excavator Controls
The 428E is offered with a choice of excavator control: Backhoe
(SAE) Excavator (ISO) or universal controls (X Pattern). This
ensures the 428E will suit any type of operator.

Large Fuel Tank

Responding to customer needs, a large 160 liter fuel tank, along
with the efficient Cat engine and efficient hydraulic system,
ensures longer periods between fill ups and less inconvenience.

Electro-Deposition Coating
Your 428E has been protected by an undercoat of electrodeposited
(E-Coat) primer, which completely seals each metallic component
and offers a superlative degree of protection from damage and
corrosion. Coupled with the high solids polyurethane top coat,
your 428E will stay looking good for longer, ensuring optimum
resale value.

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Work Station
The E-series cab. Comfort, visibility, Style - Designed In!

The 428E Cab is designed with today’s Operator in mind. The E-Series cab is designed to provide maximum comfort, ease of operation
and with modern styling meets the requirements of today’s demanding operator. The design incorporates curved glass for improved
interior space and visibility. A wide cab provides a spacious environment for better performance when turning the seat from one mode
of operation to the other. Cab comfort is enhanced with the first-class Cat air suspension seat, reducing fatigue.
An easy to open single rear piece window provides the operator with excellent ventilation and superb visibility. The rear wiper easily
cleans a large area of the rear screen to ensure excellent visibility of the working area when working in wet or dusty conditions.
Excellent ergonomics ensure that all controls are within easy reach of the operator, and tinted glass is standard in all cabs.
Other features such as remote stabilizer controls, large adjustable vents throughout the cab, and clear gauges provide the operator with
a comfortable operating environment designed to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.
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 Operator Comfort
The working environment has been designed with the operator in mind

Vibration
Caterpillar understands that backhoe loaders work in some
of the harshest environments. By controlling normal machine
vibrations caused by these harsh conditions, operator efficiency
and productivity are improved. The 428E has features, both
standard and optional, that reduce vibration.

Operator Controls
Optimal cab ergonomics are vital to assist the operator in their
quest for best productivity. Pressure compensated, well placed
levers ensure low efforts and good controllability for maximum
productivity.

HVAC System
The 428E benefits from an optional, powerful air conditioning
system, which with good ventilation to the operator, ensures the
operator stays cool in the highest of working temperatures. The
ventilation system also provides plenty of demisting, defrosting
and heating capability.

Work Lights
The 428E has adjustable front and rear work lights. This allows
the operator to direct the light wherever needed, providing
maximum illumination to the work area whatever the ambient
light conditions.

Cab Air Filter

The 428E has an easy access cab air filter, situated within the
right hand rear fender. The cab air intake is positioned high up to
minimize dust intake into the air filter.

Cab Mounts
The cab is attached to the mainframe with resilient mounts,
reducing vibration and sound providing the operator with an all
round comfortable working environment

Cat Suspension Seat

The major interface between the machine and the operator is
optimal, and the Cat air suspension seat provides the operator
with a comfortable working platform to ensure high levels of
productivity with the minimum of fatigue.

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Loader
The 428E Parallel Lift Loader now has even greater performance

Loader Performance
The 428E Parallel Lift Loader offers self levelling as standard, ensuring faster loading cycles. Designed with performance in mind the
428E has high breakout forces enabling the operator to easily fill the bucket in toughest of ground conditions whilst also providing safe
lifting of any palletized load. Available with either a General Purpose or Multi Purpose bucket, the 428E can be matched to your needs
precisely. Work tool visibility is excellent with the narrow sloping hood and divergent loader arms allowing a clear line of sight to the
bucket edges. A large torque tube provides torsional stiffness, needed when grading or picking up irregular shaped heavy objects with
the loader bucket.

Ride Control
Caterpillar’s proven Ride Control system is an option designed to reduce machine pitching and bouncing giving operators a smooth ride
in all applications, including load and carry, roading, or simply moving around the jobsite. An accumulator acts as a shock absorber to
reduce machine pitching and provide a smoother ride over rough terrain. The system is engaged by a switch on the front console.

Return to Dig
Your 428E is equipped with a standard Return to Dig system. This system reduces loading cycle times by bringing the loader bucket back
to the dig position automatically when lowering the arms. By the time the loader arms have been lowered to ground level, the bucket is
in the correct position ready for the next load.

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 Backhoe Performance
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Excavator-style Backhoe
The Cat excavator style boom has more than just good looks.
Whether close-up truck loading on a single road carriageway,
or digging over obstacles such as walls, the excavator boom
outperforms the rest. Combine the versatility with the powerful
breakout forces, the controllability of the load sensing, flow-
sharing hydraulic system and the 428E is capable of producing
high levels of productivity with the minimum of operator effort.
The boom is a narrow design, ensuring maximum visibility to the
work tool.

Extendable Stick
The 428E is available with an extendable stick that increases dig
depth and reach capability increasing the machines versatility and
utilisation. A sliding inner section design keeps the wear pads
out of the dirt, extending adjustment and replacement intervals.
When wear pad adjustment is necessary the adjustment bolts
are easy to access taking minutes to adjust, without the need to
disassemble the E-Stick. Auxliary lines, for operating worktools,
have been routed so that they are protected from damage when
working in the narrowest of trenches.

Slider Frame and Swing Frame

The 428E is designed to make necessary maintenance easy to
perform. The E-Series cast slider frame has exterior lock clamps,
with no backhoe disassembly needed when servicing. The Swing
Frame/Boom Foot pins have replaceable bushings in the bores.

Cat Cushion Swing

The 428E is equipped with Cat Cushion Swing, which enables
very fast trenching by damping the boom oscillation down when
returning to trench with the hoe.

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Hydraulics
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Hydraulic Performance
It’s rare that you’ll be working at full production 100% of the time, so why should the machine be working flat out, using more fuel,
making more noise, and increasing wear? The 428E has a load-sensing, closed center hydraulic system, which closely matches power
and flow to the demand needed by the job in hand. So whether you’re in full trenching mode, or delicately digging around services,
you are in total control.
In applications such as loading and carrying, speed is important, and the system will match the flow needed to get the job done quickly
and efficiently. As there is minimal demand on the system unless needed, there are less parasitic power losses enabling more power to
be available for rimpull – providing better loading and roading performance increasing productivity.

Flow Sharing Valves

The 428E features flow-sharing hydraulic valves, ensuring the correct flow of oil reaches the implement cylinders, providing greater
control and eliminating oil starvation when operating multiple functions,such as grading with the backhoe.

Hardware
The 428E is equipped with a highly efficient variable displacement piston pump, Reliable high performance hydraulic hose is
constructed from two strong steel braided layers and O-ring face seal fittings provides a robust system ensuring excellent durability
and resistance to damage from pressure spikes and hydraulic pulsing.

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 Work Tools
Enhance the versatility of your 428E, with a wide choice of tools on offer to
suit your needs.

Backhoe Buckets
Cat offers a huge variety of hoe buckets to meet your requirements,
including:
• Standard Duty Bucket. Used in easy to penetrate, low impact,
moderately abrasive materials.
• Heavy Duty Bucket. Used for digging fragmented rock, frozen
ground and highly abrasive materials.
• Extreme Service Bucket. Used in highly abrasive, high impact
soil.
• High Capacity Bucket. Same durable construction as the HD
bucket, but longer tip radius provides increased fill capacity.

Durability
Cat backhoe buckets offer superior durability with the following
features:
• Thick cutting edges.
• DRS (Diagonal Retention System) ensures easier replacement
of pin on teeth and greater strength.
• Thick wear material on the side plates for better reinforcement
and less wear.
• ID plates on all buckets showing part number, GET sizes and
machine compatibility.

Sizes
Work tools are available in a full range of sizes, from a 9”/228
mm Cribbing bucket for cable trenching, a range of Ditch
Cleaning buckets, right up to large capacity 36”/914 mm buckets
for mass excavation.

Quick coupler
A Cat quick coupler is available for easy hoe bucket changes.

Hydro-Mechanical Work Tools

Caterpillar has designed a range of hydro-mechanical tools
carefully matched to the machine for optimum performance,
including:
• H65 Hydraulic Hammer
• Auger
• Vibratory Plate Compactor
• Cold Planer
Please see your Cat dealer for the full range of tools available
for particular machine combination.

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Power Train
428E has a 40 kph transmission as standard - less time on the road, more
time on the job site.

Cat 3054C Engine Axles and Brakes

The 428E is available with either the 3054C turbocharged The heavy duty Cat rear axle is an enclosed design with a
engine that meets Stage II emission regulation EU Directive 97/68/ wet multi-plate Kevlar braking system. This system is oil
EC or the C4.4 Turbocharged After Cooled engine that meets immersed and self adjusting, and allows operation in the
Stage IIIA EU emission Directive 2004/26/EC. A choice of power harshest environments. The system has dual brake pedals for
rating enables the performance of the machine to be matched to split braking for good maneuverability in confined working
customer needs. All engines are reliable 4 cylinder, 4 stroke areas.
direct injection diesel engines equipped with standard glow plug
for optimum cold weather performance. Diff-Lock
This provides reliable starting performance down to -18 C. A manually operated differential lock in the rear axle is fitted as
All engines feature a reliable gear driven water pump and a standard providing maximum traction in adverse ground condi-
durable poly vee front end auxiliary drive belt that is automatically tions.
tensioned for longer life reducing operating costs.
High Ambient Cooling
40 kph Power-Shuttle Transmission The 428E is equipped with a High Ambient (HA) engine cooling
The 428E comes equipped with 40 kph Power-Shuttle package, allowing the machine to be operated in temperatures up
transmission, improving roading speed and providing better to 50°C.
spacing between gear ratios. It utilizes a constant mesh,
synchronized, four speed system. The forward/reverse lever on Air Filter
the steering column is placed for easy direction changes on the A dry type axial air cleaner with an integral pre-cleaner and
move, and the gear selection is from the floor mounted shift automatic integrated dust ejection system extends the life of the
lever. air filter life when working in dusty conditions reducing service
time and costs.

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 Serviceability
Lower operating costs mean a better return on your asset.

Reduced Maintenance
The 428E is equipped with a flip open hood, allowing access to
all check/fill points, air cleaner, washer bottles, visual indicators
etc. The E-Series carries on the tradition with sealed for life axle
oscillation, driveshaft universal joints, trunnions etc. Daily main-
tenance, which can be a chore for the busy operator, is kept to a
minimum on the 428E.

Boom and Stick Design

The Boom and Stick design allows all wear adjustment to be done
with Stick in-situ, using a simple adjustment mechanism – no
dismantling to shim the wear pads. The Stabiliser legs are also
externally adjustable, reducing machine down time and inconve-
nience.

Cat Filters
All Cat filters are vertically mounted for spill free servicing and
reduced oil contamination. They are also low micron filters,
filtering even the tiny particles from the oil and keeping the engine,
transmission and hydraulic system running smoothly for years.

Scheduled Oil Sampling

Your Cat dealer will be able to provide the Caterpillar S•O•SSM.
This enables your dealer to analyze wear before problems arise,
so that premature failure can be avoided, and corrective action can
take place to reduce costs and downtime.

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Customer Support
Lower operating costs with excellent services and options.

Customer Support Agreements (CSA’s) Machine Selection

Your Cat dealer can offer a Comprehensive range of CSA’s Your dealer can help guide you with your machine purchase
which can be individually tailored to suit your finances and decision, based on your requirements and help keep operating
requirements. Dealers can offer a range of options from a full costs to a minimum. Is the machine you have in mind exactly the
Preventative Maintenance with S•O•S package to a Parts Only best for your job, or could other attachments be more suitable?
CSA. Protect your valuable investment and know exactly what
your monthly payments will be to help you run your business.

Finance
Have you explored the range of options available from your
dealer to finance your machine? They can offer a selection of
attractive packages tailored exactly to your requirements.

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 428E Specifications

Engine Cat 3054C* C4.4** Features

• Three ring pistons made of lightweight silicon/
Rated Power (standard) 2200 rpm 2200rpm aluminium alloy for strength and maximum thermal
Gross – SAE J1995 68.5 kW/93 hp 70 kW/95 hp conductivity.
Net – ISO 9249 65 kW/89 hp 67 kW/91 hp • Forged, chrome/molybdenum-steel crankshaft with
Net – 80/1269/EEC 65 kW/89 hp 67 kW/91 hp nitro-carbonized journals.
Rated Power (optional) 2200 rpm 2200 rpm • Front and rear crankshaft oil seals are ‘lip’ type
Gross – SAE J1995 74.5 kW/101 hp 74.5 kW/101 hp Viton and PTFE designs featuring an integral dust
Net – ISO 9249 71 kW/97 hp 71 kW/97 hp lip.
Net – 80/1269/EEC 71 kW/97 hp 71 kW/97 hp • Heat resistant silicon-chrome steel and STELLITE
faced exhaust valves are used for long engine life.
Net Torque Rise at 1400 rpm
• Cylinder block is high strength, cast iron alloy of
68.5 kW/93 hp 33% -
deep-skirt, monobloc design for increased strength
70 kW/95 hp - 30% and long life.
74.5 kW/101 hp 26% 23% • Poly vee front end and auxiliary drive belt that
Peak Torque Rise at 1400 rpm is automatically tensioned for long life reducing
68.5 kW/93 hp 395 Nm - operating costs.
70 kw/95 hp - 395 Nm • Cylinder head is high strength, cast iron alloy
74.5 kw/101 hp 408 Nm 400 Nm construction with extra duty wall and head
Bore 105 mm 105 mm thickness. Intake and exhaust ports are precision
cast to promote optimum gas flow.
Stroke 127 mm 217 mm
• Direct injection fuel system provides accurate
Displacement 4.4 liter 4.4 liter fuel delivery. Self priming electric lift pump for
• All engine horsepower (hp) are metric including front page. improved cold start capability. One filter fuel
system for reduced maintenance costs.
• Net power advertised is the power available at the fly wheel when the
engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. • High torque at low engine speeds for better
machine performance.
• Can be operated at altitudes up to a maximum of 3.000m.
• Dry type, axial seal air cleaner with automatic,
* Stage II EU Emission Directive 97/68/EC
integrated dust ejection providing more efficient
** Stage IIIA EU Emission Directive 2004/26/EC
preseparation.
• Direct electric 12 volt starting and charging system
with 750 CCA group 31 maintenance free battery.

Axles Steering Brakes

Choice of standard Two Wheel Drive or Full hydrostatic steering controlled Fully enclosed, hydraulic, multiple discs.
optional All Wheel Drive. by a hand-metering unit. Secondary Features
Features steering system available to meet roading • Inboard oil-immersed, hydraulically
• Heavy-duty rear axle with self regulations in various countries and to actuated multiple Kevlar discs on final
adjusting inboard brakes, differential meet ISO 5010. drive input shaft.
lock and final drives. Type Front wheel • Completely enclosed and sealed.
• All Wheel Drive (AWD) is engaged Power Steering Hydrostatic • Self-adjusting.
by front console panel switch or by Cylinder, one (1) double-acting (AWD) • Foot-operated brake pedals can be
brake pedal during all-wheel-braking Bore 65 mm interlocked for roading.
operation. AWD can be engaged on-the- Stroke 120 mm • Parking/secondary brakes are
go, under load, in any gear, forward or
Rod diameter 36 mm independent of the service brake
reverse. AWD has outer final drives for
Turning Circle system. Parking brake is mechanically
easy maintenance.
Inner wheel not braked 4WD applied through a hand lever located in
• AWD front axle is pendulum mounted the right side console.
and permanently sealed and lubricated, Outside front wheels 8180 mm
Meets ISO 3450:1996 requirements.
requiring no daily maintenance. Also Outside widest loader
features double acting steering cylinder bucket 10 800 mm
with 52° steering angle for increased
manoeuvrability.

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428E Specifications

Weights Cab Features

Standard single tilt loader, with
1.0 m3 general purpose loader bucket, RH fixed door with opening window √
610 mm standard duty backhoe bucket,
RH opening door with opening window √
80 kg operator and a full fuel tank.
kg LH opening door with opening window √
Operating weight (range) 7570 - 10200 2 rear side fixed windows √
Standard machine weight 7807 Basic air suspension seat √
ROPS canopy -260 8 working lights √
Air conditioning 48 Floor mat √
Multi-purpose bucket 1.03 m3 LH storage console √
With fold-over forks 755 Tilt steering column √
Without fold-over forks 700 Exterior rear view mirror √
Extendible stick Beacon socket (2) √
(excludes front counterweight) 230 Internal power socket √
Counterweights
Radio ready headliner √
Base 115
Stackables – One 235 Instrument Cluster Display Gauge √
Stackables – Max 485 Sun visor √
Steering wheel knob √
Minimum Counterweight Vandal guard √
Recommendations: Cab heater √
Standard Stick (power train AWD) Cab air conditioning optional
General Purpose 145 Seat belt (50 mm) √
Multi Purpose Base
Multi purpose with
fold-over forks Base
Extendible Stick (power train AWD)
General Purpose 460
Multi Purpose 235
Multi Purpose with
fold-over forks 115 Canopy Features
Glazed front screen and wiper √
LH storage console √
8 working lights √
Standard air suspension seat √
Floor Mat √
Tilt steering column √
Vandal guard √
Rear view mirror √
Seat belt (50 mm) √

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 428E Specifications

Service Refill Capacities Transmission

Liters The standard Power-Shuttle transmission Torque convertor
Cooling System provides four speed forward and reverse, Single stage, 2.64 stall ratio
full synchromesh in all gears. Constant Travel Speeds
without heater 24.0
mesh gears on all ratios permit on-the-go Travel speeds of All Wheel Drive back-
with heater 25.0 hoe loader at full throttle, when equipped
shifting of all gears, up or down. Neutral
Fuel tank 160.0 with 16.9 x 28 rear tires.
start provision prevents starting while
Engine with oil filter 7.6 shuttle is engaged. Torque convertor free-
Transmission wheel clutch allows the convertor stator Forward kph
Power Shuttle 18.5 to free-wheel during high speed, low-load 1st 6
Rear Axle (Rigid/Steerable) conditions, such as roading. 2nd 10
Center Housing 16.5 Transmission disconnect 3rd 20
Center Housing Additive 0.5 Hand operated power disconnect for easy, 4th 40
Wheel End/Final Drive on-the-go shifting and full engine rpm Reverse
(volume per side) 1.7 when in the loading cycle. 1st 6
Front Axle AWD Forward/Reverse electric power shuttle 2nd 10
Center Housing 11.0 Conveniently placed, hand operated lever 3rd 20
Wheel End/Final Drive provides instant direction changes be- 4th 40
(volume per side) 0.7 tween forward and reverse through power
Hydraulic System min/max 79/99 hydraulic clutches.
Hydraulic Tank 40

Hydraulic System Operator Station

Load-sensing, closed-center system. ROPS/FOPS is standard.
Variable-flow, closed-center, load- ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure)
sensing system provides full hydraulic offered by Caterpillar for this machine
force to cutting edges at all engine meets ROPS criteria ISO 3471:1994
speeds. Provides low fuel consumption and FOPS (Falling Objects Protective
and low effort controls. Structure) criteria ISO 3449:1992.
Type
Closed-center
Pump type
Variable-flow, axial-piston
Pump capacity 125 lpm at 2200 rpm
System pressure 227 bar

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Machine Dimensions

General Purpose Multi Purpose Multi Purpose with Forks

1 Overall length (loader on ground) S-Stick mm 5855 5799 5799
Overall length (loader on ground) E-Stick mm 5855 5799 5799
Overall transport length S-Stick mm 5881 5856 5856
Overall transport length E-Stick mm 5881 5856 5856
2 Overall transport height S-Stick mm 3736 3736 3736
Overall transport height E-Stick mm 3736 3736 3736
Overall Width (Standard) mm 2368 2368 2368
Overall Width (Narrow) mm 2242 2242 2242
3 Height to top of cab/canopy mm 2863 2863 2863
4 Height to top of exhaust stack mm 2779 2779 2779
Height to loader hinge pin (transport) mm 403 429 429
Ground clearance (minimum) mm 358 358 358
5 Rear axle centerline to front grill mm 2704 2704 2704
Front wheel tread gauge mm 1915 1915 1915
Rear wheel tread gauge mm 1713 1713 1713
6 Wheel based (AWD) mm 2200 2200 2200
Dimensions and Performance - Loader Bucket

General Purpose Multi Purpose Multi Purpose with Forks

Capacity (SAE rated) m3 1.0 1.03 1.03
Width mm 2406 2406 2406
Lift capacity at maximum height kg 3322 3069 2899
Breakout force kN 55 61 60
Tipping load at bucket load point kg 5664 5655 5504
7 Maximum hinge pin height mm 3340 3340 3340
8 Dump angle at full height 450 450 450
Dump height at maximum angle mm 2634 2668 2668
9 Dump reach at maximum angle mm 795 724 724
10 Maximum bucket rollback at ground level 400 400 400
11 Digging depth mm 91 118 118
Maximum grading angle mm 1120 1150 1150
Width of dozer cutting edge mm - 2406 2406
12 Grill to bucket cutting edge, carry position mm 1505 1480 1480
13 Maximum operating height mm 4238 4264 4721
Jaw open maximum mm - 790 790
Bucket jaw clamping force kN - 56 56
Weight (not including teeth) kg 428 611 844
Dimensions and Performance - Backhoe

Standard Stick Extendable Stick

Retracted Extended
14 Digging depth, SAE maximum mm 4298 4301 5294
Digging depth, maximum mm 4913 4914 5853
15 Digging depth, 610 mm flat bottom, SAE maximum mm 4255 4259 5255
Digging depth, 610 mm flat bottom, maximum mm 4872 4874 5792
16 Reach from swing pivot at ground line mm 5652 5657 6583
Loading height mm 3819 3914 4458
17 Loading reach mm 1743 1661 2560
Swing arc 1800 1800 1800
Bucket rotation 2050 2050 2050
18 Stabilizer width mm 2368 2368 2368
Bucket dig force kN 63 63 63
Stick dig force kN 35 36 26
Total side shift travel mm 1258 1258 1258
 Standard Equipment
Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Air cleaner, dry type, axial seal with Front axle, pendulum mount Mirrors, external (2)
precleaner and filter condition indicator Front grill with bumpers Power receptacle, 12 V (2)
All Wheel Drive Front headlights Power steering, hydrostatic
Alternator, 120-amp, 12 volt Gauges: Coolant temperature, fuel level, ROPS cab with heater, defroster,
Antifreeze (to -37°C) tachometer, hour meter pressurizer and cab recirculating fan
Audible system fault alarm Ground line fuel fill with Seat belt, retractable (50 mm)
Backhoe, 4298 mm dig depth, side-shift, 160 liters capacity Seat, air suspension with fabric or vinyl
excavator-style backhoe 2 lever control Grouser style stabilizer shoes seat cover
Battery, maintenance free, 750 CCA High ambient cooling package Self canceling directional indicator
Boom, transport lock Hydraulic oil cooler Spin-on fuel, engine, hydraulic and
Brace, lift cylinder Indicators: Air cleaner service, brake on, transmission oil filters
Brakes, Kevlar disc, oil disc engine coolant, hydraulic oil level Starting system, thermal aid
Cable stabilizer controls sight gauge Stop and tail lights (2)
Cat 3054C* (68.5 kW) engine or Intermittent front and rear wash/wipe, Swing transport lock
Cat C4.4** (70 kW) engine Instrument panel lights Tires (2 front, 2 rear)
Coat hook Key start/stop system with auxiliary Torque convertor
Electro-hydraulic slide frame lock position Throttles, hand and foot
Engine enclosure Lifting eye, backhoe (non EU countries Transmission, four-speed synchromesh
Fan, cooling and fan guard only) Transmission neutralizer switch
Fast reversing shuttle, all gears Lights, working (4 front, 4 rear) Warning horn, front electric
Flashing hazard/signal lights Load sensing, variable flow system with Water separator
Floor mat, rubber axial piston pump

Optional Equipment
Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Air conditioning Fenders, front, All Wheel Drive Mirror, exterior rearview, large
Alarm, back up Guards Object handling istallation, including
Attachments, front loader AWD driveshaft lifting eye, boom and stick locks,
General purpose bucket 1.0 m3 Teeth (GP/MP) audible and visual warning system
Multi purpose bucket 1.03 m3 or Rear lights, roading Operators station
1.03 m3 with forks Hydraulic valves, loader Canopy
Attachments, hoe work tools 3rd valve for GP/MP Powered Side Shift
Quick Coupler (mechanical) Hydraulic valves (auxiliary) Ride control
Battery, additional Standard stick Rotating beacon
Caterpillar 3054C DIT* (74.5 kW) Extendable stick Stabilizer street pads
engine Hydraulic lines Stick, extendable
Cat C4.4** (74.5 kW) engine Hammer lines to stick Tilt steering wheel
Counterweights Quick disconnects Tool box, external
Bumper Lights Transport locks
Base Number plate, rear Vandalism protection
Stackables Roading Visor cab
Cutting edge, bolt on
Single piece
Two piece

* Standard for less regulated countries, meets stage II EU Emission Directive 97/68/EC.
** Standard for regulated countries, meets stage IIIA EU Emission Directive 2004/26/EC

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 Backhoe Loader E-Series
Complete product range.

422E
Engine Power (Gross) 56.6 kW 77 HP
Control Type Mechanical
Steer Mode Two Wheel Steer
SAE Maximum dig depth (standard stick) 4.2 m
Loader Bucket Capacity 1.0 m3
Loader Breakout Force 33 kN
Stick Tearout force 35 kN
Bucket Tearout force 63 kN
Hydraulic oil flow 125 l/min

428E 432E 442E

Engine Power (Gross) 68.5 kW 93 HP 68.5 kW 93 HP 74.5kW 101 HP
Control Type Mechanical Pilot Pilot
Steer Mode Two Wheel Steer Two Wheel Steer Two Wheel Steer
SAE Maximum dig depth (standard stick) 4.2 m 4.4 m 4.6 m
Loader Bucket Capacity 1.0 m3 1.0 m3 1.0 m3
Loader Breakout Force 55 kN 55 kN 55 kN
Stick Tearout force 35 kN 41 kN 46 kN
Bucket Tearout force 63 kN 63 kN 63 kN
Hydraulic oil flow 125 l/min 156 l/min 156 l/min

434E Mechanical 434E Pilot 444E

Engine Power (Gross) 68.5 kW 93 HP 74.5 kW 101 HP 74.5 kW 101 HP
Control Type Mechanical Pilot Pilot
Steer Mode Equal Size Wheel Equal Size Wheel Equal Size Wheel
SAE Maximum dig depth (standard stick) 4.3 m 4.3 m 4.6 m
Loader Bucket Capacity 1.15 m3 1.15 m3 1.3 m3
Loader Breakout Force 56 kN 56 kN 55 kN
Stick Tearout force 35 kN 41 kN 41 kN
Bucket Tearout force 63 kN 63 kN 63 kN
Hydraulic oil flow 125 l/min 156 l/min 156 l/min

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