The Caterpillar 424b backhoe loader (2017-2019) is characterised by below-average engine power at 76.4 hp (57 kW) and typical weight at 16,976 lb (7.7 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile
2017-2019
Weight: 16,976 lb (7.7 t)Engine power: 76.4 hp (57 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)
16,976 lb (7.7 t)Weight
76.4 hp (57 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket capacity
0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
20.1 mph (32.4 km/h)Travel speed
7.95 ft (2.42 m)Transport width
7.86 ft (2.4 m)Bucket width
12 ft (3.65 m)Transport 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
16,976 lb (7.7 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
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.
Bucket Capacity Backhoe
Low
0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)
Low 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Typical 0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)High 0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
20.1 mph (32.4 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
7.95 ft (2.42 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.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 424b backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2017-2019 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power76.4 hp (57 kW)
Tear-out Force8,745 lbf (38.9 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe11,713 lbf (52.1 kN)
Travel speed20.1 mph (32.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.86 ft (2.4 m)
Dredging Depth15.9 ft (4.85 m)
Maximum discharge height8.64 ft (2.63 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.5 ft (5.64 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.65 m)
Transport length19 ft (5.8 m)
Transport width7.95 ft (2.42 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.16 yd³ (0.12 m³)
Weight16,976 lb (7.7 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×120 mm
Displacement1.1 US gal (4.16 L)
Engine manufacturerKOEL
Engine type4R – 1040 T Turbo Charged
DriveH
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres9 x 16 – 16 PR/16.9 x 28 – 12 PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes







