For the Caterpillar 426 B backhoe loader (1992-2026), below-average engine power at 77.8 hp (58 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 19,555 lb (8.87 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile
1992-2026
Weight: 19,555 lb (8.87 t)Engine power: 77.8 hp (58 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Travel speed: 20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)
19,555 lb (8.87 t)Weight
77.8 hp (58 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)Travel speed
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Transport width
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Bucket width
12.3 ft (3.74 m)Transport height
8.4 ft (2.56 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
77.8 hp (58 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
Above average
19,555 lb (8.87 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
Average
1.26 yd³ (0.96 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
Below average
20.6 mph (33.2 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
7.41 ft (2.26 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
12.3 ft (3.74 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 | 426 B backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1992-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power77.8 hp (58 kW)
Tear-out Force9,442 lbf (42 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe14,433 lbf (64.2 kN)
Travel speed20.6 mph (33.2 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Dredging Depth15.5 ft (4.72 m)
Maximum discharge height8.4 ft (2.56 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal23.5 ft (7.15 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.74 m)
Transport length22.7 ft (6.92 m)
Transport width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07-0.32 m³
Weight19,555 lb (8.87 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 11Lx16 12PR/R: 16.9×24 8PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
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