The Caterpillar 428 ii backhoe loader (1990-2026) is characterised by below-average engine power at 76.4 hp (57 kW) and typical weight at 17,196 lb (7.8 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
1990-2026
Weight: 17,196 lb (7.8 t)Engine power: 76.4 hp (57 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 11.4 mph (18.3 km/h)
17,196 lb (7.8 t)Weight
76.4 hp (57 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
11.4 mph (18.3 km/h)Travel speed
7.74 ft (2.36 m)Transport width
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Bucket width
12 ft (3.67 m)Transport height
8.66 ft (2.64 m)Maximum discharge 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
17,196 lb (7.8 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
Average
1.31 yd³ (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 close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
11.4 mph (18.3 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 well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.74 ft (2.36 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
Average
12 ft (3.67 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 close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 StabilisersNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 428 ii backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1990-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power76.4 hp (57 kW)
Tear-out Force10,274 lbf (45.7 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe10,431 lbf (46.4 kN)
Travel speed11.4 mph (18.3 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Dredging Depth15.6 ft (4.75 m)
Maximum discharge height8.66 ft (2.64 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.1 ft (5.52 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport length18.7 ft (5.69 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07-0.34 m³
Weight17,196 lb (7.8 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type4.236
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 10.5×20 (10PR)/R: 16.9×28 (10PR)
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo



