Key specifications for the Caterpillar 428 backhoe loader (1987-1990) include below-average engine power at 70.4 hp (52.5 kW) together with below-average weight at 15,366 lb (6.97 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.37 yd³ (1.05 m³).
Specification profile
1987-1990
Weight: 15,366 lb (6.97 t)Engine power: 70.4 hp (52.5 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.37 yd³ (1.05 m³)Travel speed: 18.1 mph (29.1 km/h)
15,366 lb (6.97 t)Weight
70.4 hp (52.5 kW)Engine power
1.37 yd³ (1.05 m³)Bucket capacity
18.1 mph (29.1 km/h)Travel speed
7.84 ft (2.39 m)Transport width
7.84 ft (2.39 m)Bucket width
8.6 ft (2.62 m)Maximum discharge height
17.7 ft (5.41 m)Max. Reach Horizontal
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
70.4 hp (52.5 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
Below average
15,366 lb (6.97 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
1.37 yd³ (1.05 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
18.1 mph (29.1 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
7.84 ft (2.39 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.
Max. Reach Horizontal
Below average
17.7 ft (5.41 m)
Low 9.02 ft (2.75 m)Typical 19.8 ft (6.03 m)High 28.6 ft (8.71 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Measurements
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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 StabilisersNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 428 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-1990 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power70.4 hp (52.5 kW)
Tear-out Force8,071 lbf (35.9 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe10,521 lbf (46.8 kN)
Travel speed18.1 mph (29.1 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Dredging Depth13.7 ft (4.17 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal17.7 ft (5.41 m)
Transport width7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.37 yd³ (1.05 m³)
Weight15,366 lb (6.97 t)
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF:11L-16/R:16.9-28
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo

