Caterpillar 432 backhoe loader Specs (2020-2026)

The Caterpillar 432 backhoe loader (2020-2026) combines above-average engine power at 110 hp (82 kW) with above-average weight at 18,298 lb (8.3 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile

2020-2026

Weight: 18,298 lb (8.3 t)Engine power: 110 hp (82 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
18,298 lb (8.3 t)Weight
110 hp (82 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Transport width
7.91 ft (2.41 m)Bucket width
12.5 ft (3.8 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

110 hp (82 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

18,298 lb (8.3 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

1.31 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

Above average

24.9 mph (40 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 above the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.87 ft (2.4 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

12.5 ft (3.8 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.

Max. Reach Horizontal18.5 ft (5.63 m)
Maximum discharge height8.63 ft (2.63 m)
Bucket width7.91 ft (2.41 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe14,253 lbf (63.4 kN)
Tear-out Force12,320 lbf (54.8 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.4 ft (5.9 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 432 backhoe loader
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power110 hp (82 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Tear-out Force12,320 lbf (54.8 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe14,253 lbf (63.4 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Dredging Depth14 ft (4.28 m)
Maximum discharge height8.63 ft (2.63 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.5 ft (5.63 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport length19.4 ft (5.9 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Weight18,298 lb (8.3 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.95 US gal (3.6 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC3.6
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresVR 12.5/80-18 HR 16.9-28

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes