426
Caterpillar has a well proven history in the construction equipment industry and has been producing the highest quality machines for 90 years, making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. For over 35 years, from the A Series to current product we have produced backhoe loaders that are designed with the operator in mind, providing reliability, power and a quality operator environment. The Cat 426 Backhoe Loader continues this tradition, providing a machine to help you grow your business.
Power - Net
89 HP
Operating Weight - Nominal
18574 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum
24251 lb
DOWNLOAD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specification
Value
Power - Net
89 HP
Model
Cat 3054C Mechanical Turbo
Emissions
Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent emission standards.
Rated Power (Standard) - 2,200 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396
93 HP
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
66.4
Torque Rise - 1,200 rpm - Net
38
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm
291 ft·lbf
Bore
401 in
Stroke
5 in
Specification
Value
Operating Weight - Nominal
18574 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum
24251 lb
Operating Weight
18574 lb
Specification
Value
Type
Closed Center
Pump Type
Variable Flow, Axial Piston
Maximum Pump Capacity
34.9 gal/min
System Pressure - Backhoe
3626 psi
System Pressure - Loader
3626 psi
Specification
Value
Inside Cab
80 dB(A)
Outside Cab
104 dB(A)
Specification
Value
Note
Travel speeds of Four Wheel Drive backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 16.9×28 rear tires.
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st
3.5 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 2nd
5.8 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 3rd
13 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 4th
24.9 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st
3.5 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 2nd
5.8 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 3rd
13 mile/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 4th
24.9 mile/h
Specification
Value
Cooling System
5.8 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter
2.3 gal (US)
Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD
4 gal (US)
Rear Axle
4.4 gal (US)
Rear Axle - Planetaries
0.4 gal (US)
Front Axle (AWD)
1.7 gal (US)
Front Axle (AWD) - Planetaries
0.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
28 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
10.6 gal (US)
Specification
Value
Operating Weight - Estimated
18574 lb
Operating Weight - ROPS Capacity - Maximum
24251 lb
Counterweights - Base
254 lb
Counterweights - Medium
529 lb
Note
*Machine Configuration – standard engine, standard stick hoe, standard cab with A/C, AWD standard shift transmission, 0.96 m3 MP loader bucket, 24 inch standard duty hoe bucket, 12.5/80-18 and 16.9-28 tires, no counterweight, 80 kg operator and full fuel tank.
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: E-Stick
463 lb
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - MP with Fork Brackets
1523 lb
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - GP
1168 lb
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - MP
1501 lb
Counterweights - High
1014 lb
Specification
Value
Features (1)
Heavy-duty rear axle with self adjusting inboard brakes and final drives.
Features (2)
AWD is engaged by front console panel switch or by brake pedal during all-wheel-braking operation. AWD can be engaged on the move, under load, in any gear, forward or reverse. AWD has outer final drives for easy maintenance.
Features (3)
AWD front axle is pendulum mounted and permanently sealed and lubricated, requiring no daily maintenance. Also features double-acting steering cylinder with 52° steering angle for increased maneuverability.
Specification
Value
Front Axle (AWD) - Static
50627 lb
Front Axle (AWD) - Dynamic
20252 lb
Rear Axle - Static
50627 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic
20252 lb
Specification
Value
Type
Front Wheel
Power Steering
Hydrostatic
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Bore
2.6 in
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Stroke
4.7 in
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Rod Diameter
1.4 in
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels
26.8 ft
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket
36 ft
Specification
Value
Type
Fully enclosed boosted, hydraulic, multiple discs.
Features (1)
Inboard oil-immersed, hydraulically actuated multiple Kevlar discs on final drive input shaft.
Features (2)
Completely enclosed and sealed.
Features (3)
Self-adjusting.
Features (4)
Dual foot-operated boosted brake pedals can be interlocked for roading.
Features (5)
Parking/secondary brakes are independent of the service brake system. Parking (secondary) brake is mechanically applied through a hand lever located in the right side console.
Features (6)
Meets ISO 3450:2011 and CMVR requirements.
Specification
Value
Bucket Dig Force
12864 lbf
Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum
185.3 in
Loading Reach
60.2 in
Maximum Operating Height
225.2 in
Stick Dig Force
7936 lbf
Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom
147.2 in
Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line
220.6 in
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's
183.8 in
Bucket Rotation
205°
Stabilizer Overall Width
88.3 in
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom
161.1 in
Digging Depth, SAE Maximum
162 in
Loading Height
154.9 in
Swing Arc
180°
Specification
Value
Maximum Operating Height
171.2 in
Tilt Breakout Force
13594 lbf
Dump Height at Maximum Angle
108.9 in
Tipping Load at Breakout Point
1389 lb
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
135.8 in
Lift Breakout Force
12128 lbf
Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level
42°
Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position
57 in
Width
89.1 in
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle
32.4 in
Digging Depth
5.7 in
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
7707 lb
Maximum Grading Angle
116°
Dump Angle at Full Height
46°
Capacity
35.3 ft³
Specification
Value
Stabilizer Overall Width
88.3 in
Maximum Operating Height
249.5 in
Loading Reach
100.2 in
Stick Dig Force
5528 lbf
Swing Arc
180°
Loading Height
176.8 in
Digging Depth, SAE Maximum
205 in
Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line
259.3 in
Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum
224.3 in
Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom
192.4 in
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's
223.8 in
Bucket Dig Force
12726 lbf
Bucket Rotation
205°
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom
203.5 in
Specification
Value
Maximum Operating Height
190.2 in
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle
32.4 in
Digging Depth
5.7 in
Tilt Breakout Force
13322 lbf
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
6993 lb
Tipping Load at Breakout Point
13334 lb
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
135.8 in
Lift Breakout Force
11474 lbf
Dump Height at Maximum Angle
108.9 in
Capacity
35.3 ft³
Width
89.1 in
Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level
40°
Dump Angle at Full Height
46 °
Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position
57 in
Maximum Grading Angle
116°
Specification
Value
Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom
149.8 in
Loading Reach
64.9 in
Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line
222.7 in
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom
163.7 in
Loading Height
155.4 in
Maximum Operating Height
225.3 in
Bucket Dig Force
12726 lbf
Stabilizer Overall Width
88.3 in
Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum
187.2 in
Stick Dig Force
7567 lbf
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's
185.8 in
Digging Depth, SAE Maximum
165 in
Swing Arc
180°
Bucket Rotation
205°
Specification
Value
Dig Depth
185.3 in
E-Stick Extended
224.3 in
E-Stick Retracted
187.2 in
Specification
Value
Capacity
37.08 ft³
Width
89.1 in
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
8003 lb
Lift Breakout Force
12248 lbf
Tilt Breakout Force
12119 lbf
Tipping Load - Breakout Point
13724 lb
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
135.8 in
Dump Angle at Full Height
46°
Dump Height at Maximum Angle
107.7 in
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle
35.3 in
Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level
41°
Digging Depth
4.4 in
Maximum Grading Angle
113°
Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position
58.3 in
Maximum Operating Height
172 in
Specification
Value
Capacity
33.9 ft³
Width
89.1 in
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
7661 lb
Lift Breakout Force
12140 lbf
Tilt Breakout Force
13596 lbf
Tipping Load - Breakout Point
15675 lb
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
135.7 in
Specification
Value
Overall Length in Roading Position
5725 mm
Overall Transportation Length
223 in
Overall Transportation Height - 4.3 m
148 in
Overall Width
92 in
Height to Top of Cab/Canopy
114 in
Height to Top of Exhaust Stack
107 in
Rear Axle Centerline to Front Grill
107 in
Wheelbase AWD
87 in
Specification
Value
Overall Length in Roading Position
223 in
Overall Transportation Length
224 in
Overall Transportation Height - 4.3 m
148 in
Overall Width
92 in
Height to Top of Cab/Canopy
114 in
Height to Top of Exhaust Stack
107 in
Rear Axle Centerline to Front Grill
107 in
Wheelbase AWD
87 in
Note
Dimensions and performance specifications shown are for machines equipped with 12.5/80-18 front tires, 16.9-28 rear tires, standard cab, standard stick with 610 mm standard duty bucket, and standard equipment unless otherwise specified.