Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 444 backhoe loader (2020-2026) are above-average engine power at 110 hp (82 kW) and above-average weight at 20,944 lb (9.5 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³).
Specification profile
2020-2026
Weight: 20,944 lb (9.5 t)Engine power: 110 hp (82 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
20,944 lb (9.5 t)Weight
110 hp (82 kW)Engine power
1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.61 ft (2.32 m)Transport width
7.97 ft (2.43 m)Bucket width
12.6 ft (3.83 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
20,944 lb (9.5 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
High
1.7 yd³ (1.3 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
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
7.61 ft (2.32 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
12.6 ft (3.83 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
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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 conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 444 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 Force13,758 lbf (61.2 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe14,253 lbf (63.4 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Dredging Depth14.2 ft (4.33 m)
Maximum discharge height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.5 ft (5.65 m)
Transport height12.6 ft (3.83 m)
Transport length19.4 ft (5.92 m)
Transport width7.61 ft (2.32 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.7 yd³ (1.3 m³)
Weight20,944 lb (9.5 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.95 US gal (3.6 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC3.6
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres440/80-28
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes

