426 Caterpillar 426 Specifications & Technical Data (1987—1992)

The Caterpillar 426 is a backhoe loader manufactured by Caterpillar from 1987 to 1992. It has a weight of 6.48 tons and a transpor…

The Caterpillar 426 is a backhoe loader manufactured by Caterpillar from 1987 to 1992. It has a weight of 6.48 tons and a transport length of 6.9 meters. The bucket capacity is 0.96 cubic meters, with a tear-out force of 34.2 kilonewtons. It can dredge up to a depth of 4.67 meters and has a bucket width of 2.26 meters. The maximum discharge height is 2.56 meters, and it has a maximum reach horizontal of 6.87 meters. The travel speed of this backhoe loader is 32.2 kilometers per hour. It has a transport width of 2.26 meters and a transport height of 3.72 meters. The backhoe bucket capacity is 0 cubic meters, and it has a tear-out force of 47.2 kilonewtons.

Backhoe Loaders Caterpillar 426

Technical specs - 426 Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
6.48 t
Standard tyres
F:11L-16 12PR/R:16.9-24 8PR
Bucket width
2.26 m
Bucket capacity
0.96 m³
Bucket capacity backhoe
0.08-0.36 m³
Transport length
6.9 m
Transport width
2.26 m
Transport height
3.72 m
Tear-out force
34.2 kN
Tear-out force backhoe
47.2 kN
Max. Reach horizontal
6.87 m
Dredging depth
4.67 m
Max. discharge height
2.56 m
Travel speed
32.2 km/h
Engine manuf.
Perkins
Engine type
4.236
Engine power
52.5 kW
Displacement
3.86 l
No. of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore x stroke
98.4x127 mm

More technical details, like: drive, model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, standard shovel, rear with backhoe and standard bucket

Special equipment

Outrigger stabilisers
No
Clamshell
No
Forklift utility
No
Grabber
No
Diesel particulate filter
No
Aircondition
No

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Caterpillar 426 FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader manufactured?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader was manufactured from 1987 to 1992.

How much does the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader weigh?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader weighs 6.48 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader has a transport length of 6.9 meters, a transport width of 2.26 meters, and a transport height of 3.72 meters.

What is the travel speed of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader has a travel speed of 32.2 km/h.

What are the undercarriage tyre specifications of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader has standard tyres with front tyres sized 11L-16 12PR and rear tyres sized 16.9-24 8PR.

What is the excavation performance of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader has a dredging depth of 4.67 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 6.87 meters.

What are the tear-out forces of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 has a tear-out force of 34.2 kN and a backhoe tear-out force of 47.2 kN.

What is the maximum discharge height of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader has a maximum discharge height of 2.56 meters.

What are the bucket specifications of the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader?

The Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader has a bucket capacity of 0.96 cubic meters and a bucket width of 2.26 meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 426 Backhoe loader (1987u20131992) worth?

The residual value of the Caterpillar 426 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Bucket width:
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Bucket capacity:
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