Caterpillar 428 ii backhoe loader Specs (1990-2026)

The Caterpillar 428 ii backhoe loader (1990-2026) is characterised by below-average engine power at 76.4 hp (57 kW) and typical weight at 17,196 lb (7.8 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

1990-2026

Weight: 17,196 lb (7.8 t)Engine power: 76.4 hp (57 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 11.4 mph (18.3 km/h)
17,196 lb (7.8 t)Weight
76.4 hp (57 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
11.4 mph (18.3 km/h)Travel speed
7.74 ft (2.36 m)Transport width
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Bucket width
12 ft (3.67 m)Transport height
8.66 ft (2.64 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

76.4 hp (57 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

Average

17,196 lb (7.8 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

1.31 yd³ (1 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

Low

11.4 mph (18.3 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 well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.74 ft (2.36 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

Average

12 ft (3.67 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 close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Maximum discharge height8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Bucket width7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe10,431 lbf (46.4 kN)
Tear-out Force10,274 lbf (45.7 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.7 ft (5.69 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
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 428 ii backhoe loader
Model year / production 1990-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power76.4 hp (57 kW)
Tear-out Force10,274 lbf (45.7 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe10,431 lbf (46.4 kN)
Travel speed11.4 mph (18.3 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Dredging Depth15.6 ft (4.75 m)
Maximum discharge height8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport length18.7 ft (5.69 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07-0.34 m³
Weight17,196 lb (7.8 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type4.236

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 10.5×20 (10PR)/R: 16.9×28 (10PR)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo