For the Caterpillar 426 backhoe loader (1987-1992), below-average engine power at 70.4 hp (52.5 kW) is paired with below-average weight at 14,286 lb (6.48 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile
1987-1992
Weight: 14,286 lb (6.48 t)Engine power: 70.4 hp (52.5 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Travel speed: 20 mph (32.2 km/h)
14,286 lb (6.48 t)Weight
70.4 hp (52.5 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
20 mph (32.2 km/h)Travel speed
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Transport width
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Bucket width
12.2 ft (3.72 m)Transport height
8.4 ft (2.56 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
70.4 hp (52.5 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is below the typical figure.
Weight
Below average
14,286 lb (6.48 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Average
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
20 mph (32.2 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)
Travel speed is below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
12.2 ft (3.72 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Measurements
Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 426 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-1992 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power70.4 hp (52.5 kW)
Tear-out Force7,688 lbf (34.2 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe10,611 lbf (47.2 kN)
Travel speed20 mph (32.2 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Dredging Depth15.3 ft (4.67 m)
Maximum discharge height8.4 ft (2.56 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal22.5 ft (6.87 m)
Transport height12.2 ft (3.72 m)
Transport length22.6 ft (6.9 m)
Transport width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.08-0.36 m³
Weight14,286 lb (6.48 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke98.4×127 mm
Displacement1.02 US gal (3.86 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type4.236
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF:11L-16 12PR/R:16.9-24 8PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
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