Caterpillar 446 backhoe loader Specs (1989-1994)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 446 backhoe loader (1989-1994) are typical engine power at 94.9 hp (70.8 kW) and above-average weight at 19,357 lb (8.78 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile

1989-1994

Weight: 19,357 lb (8.78 t)Engine power: 94.9 hp (70.8 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Travel speed: 20.5 mph (33 km/h)
19,357 lb (8.78 t)Weight
94.9 hp (70.8 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket capacity
20.5 mph (33 km/h)Travel speed
7.97 ft (2.43 m)Transport width
7.97 ft (2.43 m)Bucket width
13.6 ft (4.16 m)Transport height
8.96 ft (2.73 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

94.9 hp (70.8 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is close to the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

19,357 lb (8.78 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

Above average

1.44 yd³ (1.1 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 above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

20.5 mph (33 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

7.97 ft (2.43 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

13.6 ft (4.16 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 Horizontal25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Maximum discharge height8.96 ft (2.73 m)
Bucket width7.97 ft (2.43 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe13,331 lbf (59.3 kN)
Tear-out Force12,544 lbf (55.8 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.7 ft (7.53 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.16 m)
Transport width7.97 ft (2.43 m)
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 446 backhoe loader
Model year / production 1989-1994
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power94.9 hp (70.8 kW)
Tear-out Force12,544 lbf (55.8 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,331 lbf (59.3 kN)
Travel speed20.5 mph (33 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Dredging Depth17.1 ft (5.22 m)
Maximum discharge height8.96 ft (2.73 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.16 m)
Transport length24.7 ft (7.53 m)
Transport width7.97 ft (2.43 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Weight19,357 lb (8.78 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3114
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 14.5/75×16.1 10PR/R: 21L-24 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo