The Caterpillar 444e 4×4 backhoe loader (2006-2011) is characterised by above-average engine power at 97.9 hp (73 kW) and high weight at 22,046 lb (10 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³).
Specification profile
2006-2011
Weight: 22,046 lb (10 t)Engine power: 97.9 hp (73 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
22,046 lb (10 t)Weight
97.9 hp (73 kW)Engine power
1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Bucket capacity
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Transport width
7.99 ft (2.43 m)Bucket width
12.8 ft (3.9 m)Transport height
8.92 ft (2.72 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
97.9 hp (73 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
High
22,046 lb (10 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
1.7 yd³ (1.3 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 well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.87 ft (2.4 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
12.8 ft (3.9 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.
Transport length
Average
20 ft (6.1 m)
Low 10.9 ft (3.33 m)Typical 20.1 ft (6.12 m)High 26 ft (7.91 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 | 444e 4×4 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2011 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power97.9 hp (73 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Tear-out Force9,667 lbf (43 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.99 ft (2.43 m)
Dredging Depth17.3 ft (5.26 m)
Maximum discharge height8.92 ft (2.72 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal19.9 ft (6.06 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length20 ft (6.1 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)
Weight22,046 lb (10 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054 CT
DriveA
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo

