Caterpillar
434E
Backhoe Loader
37 specifications

63 data points
| Operating Weight | 17,579 lb |
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| Operating Weight 2wd | 17,579 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 42.3 gal |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 33.6 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 6.1 gal |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 16.9-24 R4 12 ply |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 4.0 gal |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 A |
| Turning Radius | 181 in |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4.3 gal |
| Max Weight | 18,765 lb |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3 gal |
| Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.3 gal |
| Engine Model | 444 |
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| Displacement | 269 in³ |
| Power Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Gross Power | 100.0 hp |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration | Turbo |
| Torque Measured @ | 1,300 rpm |
| Net Max Torque | 308 lb-ft |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 41.0 gal/min |
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 3,300 psi |
| Pump Type | dual gear pump |
| Ground Clearance | 15 in |
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| Wheelbase | 91 in |
| Transport Width | 94 in |
| Transport Length | 295 in |
| Height to Top of Suspended Cab | 114 in |
| Max Speed - Reverse | 22.5 mph |
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 4 |
| Transmission Type | JCB powershift |
| Rear Tires Size | 16.9-24 R4 12 ply |
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| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 17,579 (7,976) Starting 2008 Model Year |
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| Max Digging Depth ft. (m) | 20-0 (6.10) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Lift Capacity lbs (kgs) | 9,046 (4,104) Starting 2008 Model Year |
| Loading Height ft (m) | 15.3 (3.9) Starting 2008 Model Year |
| 4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh) | 22.5 (36) Starting 2008 Model Year |
| Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m) | 15-1 (4.60) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh) | 26.3 (43) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Breakout Force lbs (kgs) | 14,567 (6,609) Starting 2008 Model Year |
| Digging Depth ft (m) | 16.25 (4.9) Starting 2008 Model Year |
| Loader SAE HP (kw) | 109 (81) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg) | 10,225 (4,638) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg) | 14,528 (6,590) Starting 2025 Model Year |
| SAE Net hp (kW) | 98 (73) Starting 2008 Model Year |
| SAE HP (KW) | 100 (75) Starting 2010 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 18,225 (8,270) Starting 2010 Model Year |
| Dig Depth | 196 in |
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| Reach From Swivel | 234 in |
| Dig Depth - Extended | 241 in |
| Load Height - Extended | 183 in |
| Bucket Dig Force | 12,209 lb |
| Reach From Swivel - Extended | 276 in |
| Reach at Load Height - Extended | 122 in |
| Bucket Dig Force - Extended | 12,209 lb |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.40 yd³ |
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| Clearance at Max Dump Height | 107 in |
| Bucket Width | 94 in |
| Reach at Max Dump Height | 35 in |
| Dig Depth | 8 in |
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