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Caterpillar

426B

Backhoe Loader

Bucket Capacity
1.29 yd³
Max Speed
20.1 mph
Gross Power
61.1 hp
Net Power
58.9 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity33.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.6 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11L-16 /10.5-20
Operating Voltage12 V
Oil System Fluid Capacity2.2 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage52 A
Transmission Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Max Weight14,969 lb
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity4.9 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model3054
Displacement244 in³
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Gross Power61.1 hp
Net Power58.9 hp
Number of Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Net Torque Rise0

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity10.9 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure4,013 psi
Pump TypeClosed-center

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance12 in
Wheelbase81 in
Transport Width90 in
Transport Length272 in
Height to Top of Suspended Cab108 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed20.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse20.2 mph
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Transmission TypePower shuttle - full synchro

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Rear Tires Size16.9-24 / 19.5L-24

Backhoe

Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth186 in
Reach From Swivel239 in
Dig Depth - Extended244 in
Load Height - Extended194 in
Bucket Dig Force14,440 lb
Reach From Swivel - Extended292 in
Reach at Load Height - Extended108 in
Bucket Dig Force - Extended14,440 lb

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity1.29 yd³
Clearance at Max Dump Height103 in
Bucket Breakout Force9,217 lb
Bucket Width89 in
Reach at Max Dump Height32 in
Dig Depth4 in

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