426

426 - 2023, AME, Eurasia, APD, S Am

Overview

Caterpillar has a well proven history in the construction equipment industry and has been producing the highest quality machines for 90 years, making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. For over 35 years, from the A Series to current product we have produced backhoe loaders that are designed with the operator in mind, providing reliability, power and a quality operator environment. The Cat 426 Backhoe Loader continues this tradition, providing a machine to help you grow your business.

Specifications

Units: 
Power - Net
Operating Weight - Nominal
Operating Weight - Maximum
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Benefits & Features

Operator Station – Everyone can get comfortable in this cab.

Power Train – Powerful performance.

Loader Performance – Parallel lift and superior breakout forces.

  April 6, 2024

Specifications

Units: 
Engine
Power - Net
Model Cat 3054C Mechanical Turbo
Emissions Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent emission standards.
Rated Power (Standard) - 2,200 rpm - Gross - ISO 14396
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 66.4
Torque Rise - 1,200 rpm - Net 38
Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm
Bore
Stroke
Weights
Operating Weight - Nominal
Operating Weight - Maximum
Operating Weight
Hydraulic System
Type Closed Center
Pump Type Variable Flow, Axial Piston
Maximum Pump Capacity
System Pressure - Backhoe
System Pressure - Loader
Noise Level
Inside Cab
Outside Cab
Transmission
Note Travel speeds of Four Wheel Drive backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 16.9×28 rear tires.
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 2nd
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 3rd
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 4th
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 2nd
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 3rd
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 4th
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
Fuel Tank
Engine Oil - With Filter
Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD
Rear Axle
Rear Axle - Planetaries
Front Axle (AWD)
Front Axle (AWD) - Planetaries
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Tank
Weights*
Operating Weight - Estimated
Operating Weight - ROPS Capacity - Maximum
Counterweights - Base
Counterweights - Medium
Note *Machine Configuration – standard engine, standard stick hoe, standard cab with A/C, AWD standard shift transmission, 0.96 m3 MP loader bucket, 24 inch standard duty hoe bucket, 12.5/80-18 and 16.9-28 tires, no counterweight, 80 kg operator and full fuel tank.
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: E-Stick
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - MP with Fork Brackets
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - GP
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - MP
Counterweights - High
Axles - All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Features (1) Heavy-duty rear axle with self adjusting inboard brakes and final drives.
Features (2) AWD is engaged by front console panel switch or by brake pedal during all-wheel-braking operation. AWD can be engaged on the move, under load, in any gear, forward or reverse. AWD has outer final drives for easy maintenance.
Features (3) AWD front axle is pendulum mounted and permanently sealed and lubricated, requiring no daily maintenance. Also features double-acting steering cylinder with 52° steering angle for increased maneuverability.
Axle Ratings
Front Axle (AWD) - Static
Front Axle (AWD) - Dynamic
Rear Axle - Static
Rear Axle - Dynamic
Steering
Type Front Wheel
Power Steering Hydrostatic
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Bore
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Stroke
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Rod Diameter
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket
Brakes
Type Fully enclosed boosted, hydraulic, multiple discs.
Features (1) Inboard oil-immersed, hydraulically actuated multiple Kevlar discs on final drive input shaft.
Features (2) Completely enclosed and sealed.
Features (3) Self-adjusting.
Features (4) Dual foot-operated boosted brake pedals can be interlocked for roading.
Features (5) Parking/secondary brakes are independent of the service brake system. Parking (secondary) brake is mechanically applied through a hand lever located in the right side console.
Features (6) Meets ISO 3450:2011 and CMVR requirements.
Excavator Bucket Dimensions and Performance: Standard Stick
Bucket Dig Force
Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum
Loading Reach
Maximum Operating Height
Stick Dig Force
Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom
Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's
Bucket Rotation 205°
Stabilizer Overall Width
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom
Digging Depth, SAE Maximum
Loading Height
Swing Arc 180°
Loader Bucket Dimensions and Performance: MP - 1 m3
Maximum Operating Height
Tilt Breakout Force
Dump Height at Maximum Angle
Tipping Load at Breakout Point
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
Lift Breakout Force
Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level 42°
Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position
Width
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle
Digging Depth
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
Maximum Grading Angle 116°
Dump Angle at Full Height 46°
Capacity
Excavator Bucket Dimensions and Performance: E-Stick Extended
Stabilizer Overall Width
Maximum Operating Height
Loading Reach
Stick Dig Force
Swing Arc 180°
Loading Height
Digging Depth, SAE Maximum
Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line
Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum
Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's
Bucket Dig Force
Bucket Rotation 205°
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom
Loader Bucket Dimensions and Performance: MP with Forks - 1 m3
Maximum Operating Height
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle
Digging Depth
Tilt Breakout Force
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
Tipping Load at Breakout Point
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
Lift Breakout Force
Dump Height at Maximum Angle
Capacity
Width
Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level 40°
Dump Angle at Full Height
Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position
Maximum Grading Angle 116°
Excavator Bucket Dimensions and Performance: E-Stick Retracted
Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom
Loading Reach
Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom
Loading Height
Maximum Operating Height
Bucket Dig Force
Stabilizer Overall Width
Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum
Stick Dig Force
Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's
Digging Depth, SAE Maximum
Swing Arc 180°
Bucket Rotation 205°
Backhoe Digging Depth
Dig Depth
E-Stick Extended
E-Stick Retracted
Loader Bucket Dimensions and Performance: GP - 1.05 m3
Capacity
Width
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
Lift Breakout Force
Tilt Breakout Force
Tipping Load - Breakout Point
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
Dump Angle at Full Height 46°
Dump Height at Maximum Angle
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle
Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level 41°
Digging Depth
Maximum Grading Angle 113°
Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position
Maximum Operating Height
Loader Bucket Dimensions and Performance: MP - 1.0 m3
Capacity
Width
Lift Capacity at Maximum Height
Lift Breakout Force
Tilt Breakout Force
Tipping Load - Breakout Point
Maximum Hinge Pin Height
Machine Dimensions - 426 Phase 2: GP - 1.05 m3
Overall Length in Roading Position
Overall Transportation Length
Overall Transportation Height - 4.3 m
Overall Width
Height to Top of Cab/Canopy
Height to Top of Exhaust Stack
Rear Axle Centerline to Front Grill
Wheelbase AWD
Machine Dimensions - 426 Phase 2: MP - 1 m3
Overall Length in Roading Position
Overall Transportation Length
Overall Transportation Height - 4.3 m
Overall Width
Height to Top of Cab/Canopy
Height to Top of Exhaust Stack
Rear Axle Centerline to Front Grill
Wheelbase AWD
Note Dimensions and performance specifications shown are for machines equipped with 12.5/80-18 front tires, 16.9-28 rear tires, standard cab, standard stick with 610 mm standard duty bucket, and standard equipment unless otherwise specified.

Benefits & Features

Operator Station – Everyone can get comfortable in this cab.

All Day Comfort

The operator station on the 426 is designed to provide maximum comfort, ease of operation and all day comfort for today’s demanding operator. Designed specifically for the market, the 426 cab features a spacious interior, flat glass and excellent visibility. The cab is wider allowing the operator to freely move when turning from one mode of operation to another. Excellent ergonomics ensure that all controls are within easy reach of the operator, with a tiltable steering column and arm rests available as optional upgrades. Other features include additional storage space, large vents throughout the cab and clear gauges that provide information to the operator to help maximize the machine’s performance. Tinted glass is offered as standard to keep operators comfortable in all environments.

Power Train – Powerful performance.

Power Train

The 426 features the Cat 3054C engine (U.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II equivalent) as standard and the Cat C4.4 engine (U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent) as optional. The engine is a four cylinder, four stroke direct injection turbo, equipped with standard glow plug starting for optimal cold weather performance. This provides reliable starting performance down to –26° C. An optional cold weather pack is available giving reliable starting performance down to –55° C. The engine also features a gear driven water pump, providing better reliability than conventional belt driven technology.

Axle and Brakes

The 426 rear axle is an enclosed design with a wet multi-plate braking system. The system is oil immersed and self-adjusting, and allows operation in the harshest environments. The rear axle offers 100% Diff-Lock giving increased traction when working on poor ground conditions. This gives increased performance with less wear and tear to tires. The system has dual brake pedals for split braking in confined working spaces. The All Wheel Drive (AWD) is engaged via a front console panel switch or by the brake pedal during all-wheel-braking operation. The AWD can be engaged on the move, under load, in any gear and in forward or reverse. The AWD front axle is pendulum mounted and permanently sealed and lubricated, requiring no daily maintenance. A guard is available to protect the drive shaft increasing the durability of this machine when working in hard rocky environments.

Transmission

The 426 comes equipped with a 40 km/h Power-Shuttle transmission, improving roading speed and providing better spacing between gear ratios. The forward/reverse lever on the steering column is placed for easy directional changes on the move, and the gear selection is from a floor mounted shift lever.

Loader Performance – Parallel lift and superior breakout forces.

Parallel Lift

The 426 parallel lift loader boasts class leading lift capacities and breakout forces, providing more power and greater productivity. Available with General Purpose Bucket, Multi Purpose Bucket, or Multi Purpose Bucket with Forks, the 426 can be matched precisely to your needs. The parallel lift loader arms make light work of lifting and loading whilst offering excellent forward visibility along with outstanding material retention throughout the lift and lower cycles.

Ride control option offers loader suspension to improve ride comfort when moving around the job site or roading the machine. There is also the added benefit of increased material retention providing an invaluable boost in productivity.

Backhoe Performance – Versatile design for any application.

Excavator Style Boom

Caterpillar’s instantly recognizable boom is more than a cosmetic design feature, it also outperforms straight boom designs too. Whether close-up truck loading on a narrow highway or digging over obstacles such as walls, the excavator style boom outperforms the rest. Combine this versatility with powerful breakout forces and the controllability of the load-sensing, flow sharing hydraulic system and you have the best boom and stick combination in the industry. The boom is a narrow design, ensuring maximum visibility to the work tool and ground. Additionally, our system offers swing and boom cushioning as standard. This feature enables very fast trenching by damping the boom on lift. Swing cushioning enables easy spotting of the hoe over the trench to reduce cycle times and boost productivity.

Extendible Stick

The 426 is available with an extendible stick that increases dig depth and reach capability. This allows for greater machine versatility and reduces the amount of time spent repositioning the machine. A sliding inner section design helps to ensure the wear pads remain as dirt free as possible, extending adjustment and replacement intervals. One-Way or Two-Way lines, for operating hydraulic work tools, are available with the E-Stick and have been routed so that they are protected from damage when working in the narrowest of trenches.

Powerful and Efficient Hydraulics – Load-sensing system delivers improved fuel economy.

Hydraulic Performance

It’s rare that you’ll be working at full production 100% of the time, so why should the machine be working at full capacity, using more fuel, making more noise and generally increasing wear and tear on key components? The 426 has a load-sensing, closed center hydraulic system, which is designed to closely match power and flow to the demand needed by the operation. This works to both increase fuel efficiency and decrease wear and tear.

So whether you’re in full trenching mode, or delicately digging around services, you are always in total control. In applications such as loading and carrying, speed is important. The system will match the flow needed to get the job done quickly and efficiently. As there is minimal demand on the system unless needed, there are less parasitic horsepower losses and more power available for rimpull which means better loading and roading performance.

The 426 also features flow-sharing hydraulic valves, ensuring that the correct flow of oil reaches the implement cylinders, providing greater control and eliminating oil starvation when operating multiple functions, such as grading with the backhoe.

Serviceability – Easy service to keep your machine working.

Easy Access

Daily checks that can be time consuming for a busy operator are kept to a minimum on the 426. The 426 is equipped with a flip open hood, allowing access to all the check and fill points, air cleaner, washer bottle and visual check indicators. The 426 offers a clear bowl precleaner, designed especially for the tough environments that this machine operates in giving extra protection to the engine. This is located on top of the hood and gives a visual indicator to the operator that it needs to be emptied, allowing the operator to keep everything clear of debris and the system running cool. The 426 carries on the Cat backhoe loader tradition with sealed for life axle oscillating pins, axle and driveshaft U-joints. Cat Product Link system provides remote reporting of machine location and hours.

Customer Support – Unrivaled customer support network.

Renowned Cat Dealer Support

    From helping you choose the right machine to knowledgeable ongoing support, Cat dealers provide the best in sales and service.
    • Preventive maintenance programs and guaranteed maintenance contracts
    • Best-in-class parts availability
    • Operator training to help boost your profits
    • Genuine Cat Remanufactured parts

Customer Value Agreements

Your Cat dealer can offer a comprehensive range of Customer Value Agreements (CVA) that can be individually tailored to suit your finances and requirements. Dealers can offer a range of options from a full preventive maintenance with Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·SSM) package to a parts only CVA. Protect your valuable investment and know exactly what your monthly payments will be to help you run your business.

Machine Selection

Your dealer can help you with your machine purchase decision, based on your requirements and help keep operating costs to a minimum. Is the machine you have in mind exactly the best for your job or could there be a more suitable solution?

Training and Support

Speak to your dealer about additional support. They can advise you on operating techniques for your machine that will minimize wear and tear, maximize productivity, lower owning and operating costs and help you make the most of the fantastic features offered on the Cat backhoe loader.

Work Tools – A solution for every job.

Loader – Loader Buckets

General Purpose (1.05 m³), Multi Purpose (1.0 m³) and Multi Purpose with Forks (1.0 m³) buckets are all available on the 426 and are all fitted with Bolt-on Teeth.

Backhoe – Excavating Buckets

    Cat Work tools provide a range of buckets in various sizes making it easy to find the correct bucket for your application
    • Standard Duty
    • Heavy Duty
    • High Capacity
    • Rock
    • Ditching

Backhoe – Other Available Tools for Backhoe

    • Cold Planers
    • Hammers
    • Augers
    • Vibratory Compaction Plates

Backhoe – Backhoe Quick Coupler

A mechanical coupler is available for the 426 making changing rear work tools easy and safe.

Standard Equipment

  • CAB
    • Canopy, Base
    • See Cab Options Page
    • Cab ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure) are standard. ROPS offered by Caterpillar for this machine meets ROPS criteria ISO 3471:2008 and FOPS criteria ISO 3449:2005
  • TIRES/STEERING/BRAKES
    • Two Wheel Drive
    • Hydraulic Boosted Brakes (dual pedals)
    • Tires 12-16.5 (Front) – 2WD
    • Tires 12.5/80-18 (Front) – AWD
    • Tires 16.9-28 Rear
  • ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
    • Battery 750 CCA, Maintenance Free (standard)
    • Engine 68.5 kW (93 hp) Cat 3054C
    • Transmission Neutralizer
    • Transmission, 4 Speed Manual
  • INPUT
    • Controls, Mechanical Lever
    • Power Steering, Hydrostatic
  • OTHER ATTACHMENTS
    • Tool Storage Box
    • Transport Tie – Downs
  • GUARDS
    • Loader Safety Brace
  • BOOM STICKS AND LINKAGES – BACKHOE
    • Stick Standard
    • Transport Lock, Swing
    • Transport Lock, Boom
  • HYDRAULICS
    • Hydraulic Pump (132 L/min)
    • Side Shift Lock (electro-hydraulic)
    • Hydraulic Oil Cooler
  • HYDRAULICS – LOADER
    • Loader Kickout, Float
    • Parallel Lift
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Product Link, Cellular
    • Reversing Alarm
    • 12 Volt Electrical System
    • 120 Ampere Alternator

Optional Equipment

  • CAB
    • Canopy, Plus
    • Cab, Standard
    • Cab, Standard Plus
  • TIRES/STEERING/BRAKES
    • All Wheel Drive
    • Tires 18.4-26 Rear
  • ENGINE/TRANSMISSION
    • Battery 750 CCA, Maintenance Free (heavy duty)
    • Engine 70 kW (94 hp) Cat C4.4
    • Engine Block Heater
  • OTHER ATTACHMENTS
    • Counterweight, 115 kg
    • Counterweight, 240 kg
    • Counterweight, 460 kg
    • Front Fenders
    • Street Pads, Stabilizers
    • Rear License Plate Holder and Light
  • GUARDS
    • Guard, Driveshaft
    • Guard, Tail Lights
  • BOOM STICKS AND LINKAGES – BACKHOE
    • Quick Coupler, Mechanical (backhoe)
    • Stick Extending
  • HYDRAULICS
    • Hydraulic Auxiliary Quick Disconnects
  • HYDRAULICS – BACKHOE
    • Hydraulic Lines, 1-Way
    • Hydraulic Lines, 2-Way (with E-Stick)
  • HYDRAULICS – LOADER
    • Ride Control
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Beacon, Strobe
    • Beacon, Standard

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