Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 446 backhoe loader (1989-1994) are typical engine power at 94.9 hp (70.8 kW) and above-average weight at 19,357 lb (8.78 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile
1989-1994
Weight: 19,357 lb (8.78 t)Engine power: 94.9 hp (70.8 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Travel speed: 20.5 mph (33 km/h)
19,357 lb (8.78 t)Weight
94.9 hp (70.8 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket capacity
20.5 mph (33 km/h)Travel speed
7.97 ft (2.43 m)Transport width
7.97 ft (2.43 m)Bucket width
13.6 ft (4.16 m)Transport height
8.96 ft (2.73 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
94.9 hp (70.8 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is close to the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
19,357 lb (8.78 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
1.44 yd³ (1.1 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 above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
20.5 mph (33 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
7.97 ft (2.43 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
13.6 ft (4.16 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
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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 | 446 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1989-1994 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power94.9 hp (70.8 kW)
Tear-out Force12,544 lbf (55.8 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,331 lbf (59.3 kN)
Travel speed20.5 mph (33 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Dredging Depth17.1 ft (5.22 m)
Maximum discharge height8.96 ft (2.73 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.16 m)
Transport length24.7 ft (7.53 m)
Transport width7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Weight19,357 lb (8.78 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3114
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 14.5/75×16.1 10PR/R: 21L-24 12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
