Caterpillar 444e 4×4 backhoe loader Specs (2006-2011)

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.

Max. Reach Horizontal19.9 ft (6.06 m)
Maximum discharge height8.92 ft (2.72 m)
Bucket width7.99 ft (2.43 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20 ft (6.1 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 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 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