Caterpillar 426C Backhoe Loaders
Caterpillar 426C
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
The Caterpillar 426C is a backhoe loader produced from 1998 to 2000 in the United States for excavation, loading, and general construction-site work. It is powered by a Caterpillar 3054 DIT 4-cylinder engine rated at 65 kW (88 hp), giving the model the operating characteristics expected for a mid-size site machine.
This model has an operating weight of 7,050 kg (15,540 lb) and uses a 4F/4R transmission. Backhoe digging depth reaches 4,720 mm (15 ft 6 in), while the loader and backhoe hydraulic pumps are both rated at 163 L/min (43.1 gpm), supporting digging and material-handling tasks. The standard bucket width is 2,261 mm (7 ft 5 in).
Year
1998, 1999, 2000
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
7,260 mm
~285.8 in
3,372 mm
~132.8 in
2,353 mm
~92.6 in
Engine Power
88 hp
Operating Weight
7,050 kg
Dig Depth
4,720 mm
Capacity Bucket (loader)
cu(m)
Capacity Bucket (backhoe)
cu(m)
Digging Depth (SAE)
4.72 m
Additional specifications
Displacement
3 cu(m)
Tires front
11L-16, 12 PR, F3
Transmission type
4F/4R
Fuel tank
128 L
Overall length w/header
7,260 mm
Height to top of cab
2,770 mm
Wheelbase
2,100 mm
Number of Cylinders
4
Tires rear
16.9-24, 10 PR, R4
Ground clearance with standard tires
292 mm
Bucket Width
2,261 mm
Engine Model
Caterpillar 3,054 DIT
Maximum Digging Depth
105 mm
Power - Net
85 hp
Net Power (ISO 9249)
85 hp
Bucket Weight
2,826 kg
Pump flow backhoe
163 L/min
Pump flow loader
163 L/min
Lights
Work lights
Operating Weights with Full Fuel Tank, Standard Equipment
7,054 kg
Operating Weights typical with Cab, Extendable Dipperstick and Counterweight
7,938 kg
Length From Axle to Axle
2,100 mm
Loading Height, Truck Loading Position
3,816 mm
Reach From Center of Swing Pivot
6,004 mm
Digging Depth (SAE maximum)
4,720 mm
Bucket Dump Angle, Maximum
45 deg
Rollback Angle at Ground Level
42 deg
Height to Bucket Hinge Pin, Maximum
3,816 mm
Reach at Full Height, Bucket at 45 deg.
1,713 mm
Dump Clearance
2,692 mm
Rated Operating Capacity
2,850 kg
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What is the average price of a Caterpillar 426C?
No confirmed market price is supplied. Check current listings and compare condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the Caterpillar 426C?
Listed strengths include a Caterpillar 3054 DIT engine, 4F/4R transmission, work lights, and 163 L/min pump flow for both backhoe and loader functions.
What type of engine does the 426C use?
The 426C uses a Caterpillar 3054 DIT engine with 4 cylinders.
How much horsepower does the 426C have?
Engine Power is 65.6 kW (88 hp). Net Power is 63.4 kW (85 hp).
What fuel does the Caterpillar 426C use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type. They list a fuel tank capacity of 128 L (33.8 US gal).
What jobs is this Backhoe Loaders best suited for?
Its backhoe and loader functions make it suitable for general digging, loading, material handling, and truck-loading work. The listed maximum digging depth is 4,720 mm (185.8 in).
What is the expected lifespan of the 426C?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service life. Assess maintenance records, operating condition, hydraulic performance, engine condition, and structural wear on an individual machine.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Backhoe Loaders?
Check maintenance records, engine starting and operation, hydraulic leaks and function, transmission operation, tire condition, bucket and linkage wear, structural damage, cab condition, and work lights. Test both loader and backhoe controls.
