In specification terms, the Caterpillar 440 backhoe loader (2019-2026) shows above-average engine power at 105 hp (78 kW) alongside high weight at 21,539 lb (9.77 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³).
Specification profile
2019-2026
Weight: 21,539 lb (9.77 t)Engine power: 105 hp (78 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)Travel speed: 22.4 mph (36 km/h)
21,539 lb (9.77 t)Weight
105 hp (78 kW)Engine power
1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)Bucket capacity
22.4 mph (36 km/h)Travel speed
1,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
307 lb-ft (416 Nm)Maximum torque
7.91 ft (2.41 m)Transport width
8.04 ft (2.45 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
105 hp (78 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
High
21,539 lb (9.77 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
1.75 yd³ (1.34 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 well above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
22.4 mph (36 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 close to the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Average
307 lb-ft (416 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Maximum torque is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.91 ft (2.41 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
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 440 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2019-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power105 hp (78 kW)
Maximum torque307 lb-ft (416 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,400 rpm
Tear-out Force Backhoe16,861 lbf (75 kN)
Travel speed22.4 mph (36 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Dredging Depth15.5 ft (4.72 m)
Transport height13.3 ft (4.05 m)
Transport length25.7 ft (7.82 m)
Transport width7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Weight21,539 lb (9.77 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4 Acert
DriveA/H
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres12.5 80/16.9 / 16.9-24
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes

