Specification sheet Backhoe Loader Ref caterpillar-426-series-ii-loader-backhoe

Caterpillar 426 Series II

The Caterpillar 426 Series II is a backhoe loader with a 70 hp engine, a 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³) bucket, and a dig depth of 15.39 ft (4,688 mm).

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Engine power
70hp
52.2kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
1.26yd³
0.96m³
Dig depth
15.39ft
4,688mm

Where it sits in its classpercentile · backhoe loaders

Among 294 backhoe loaders , the Caterpillar 426 Series II sits below the median for its class:

  • Engine power 70 hp less powerful than 72% (n=282)
  • Dig depth 15.4 ft deeper-digging than 70% (n=256)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

3742B291C6917A
Side elevation
3742B2262D
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make 2351
Engine Model 4.236
Gross Power 75hp 56kw
Net Power 70hp 52.2kw
Power Measured @ 2400rpm
Displacement 235.6cu in 3.9L

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 2wd 14623.3lb 6633kg
Fuel Capacity 28.1gal 106L
Operating Weight 4wd 14887.9lb 6753kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 21.7gal 82L
Oil System Fluid Capacity 1.9gal 7L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 5.6gal 21L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 2.7gal 10L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity 2gal 7.5L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity 4.9gal 18.5L
Turning Radius 12.9ft in 3905mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd 11L-16, 12PR/10.5-20, 10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd 16.9-24 8PR / 19.5L-24 8PR
Operating Voltage 12V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 52amps

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type Fully synchromesh
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 19.6mph 31.5km/h
Max Speed Reverse 19.7mph 31.6km/h

04 Hydraulic Specification

Pump Type Variable
Pump Flow Capacity 36.5gal/min 138L/min
Relief Valve Pressure 2700psi 18600kPa

05 Backhoe Dimensions

Load Height - Std 11.97ft in 3647mm
Reach From Swivel - Std 18.97ft in 5781mm
Dig Depth - Std 15.39ft in 4688mm
Reach At Load Height - Std 7.33ft in 2234mm
Load Height - Ext 14.23ft in 4335mm
Bucket Dig Force - Ext 10260lb 4653.86kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std 10440lb 4735.51kg
Dig Depth - Ext 19.7ft in 6004mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext 11.24ft in 3423mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext 2314.86lb 1050kg
Load At Max Lift - Std 3869.12lb 1755kg
Reach From Swivel - Ext 23.12ft in 7046mm

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Transport Length 22.7ft in 6917mm
Transport Width 7.43ft in 2262mm
Transport Height 12.28ft in 3742mm
Wheelbase 6.89ft in 2100mm
Ground Clearance 0.96ft in 291mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab 8.91ft in 2714mm

07 Loader Dimensions

Clearance At Max Dump Height 8.41ft in 2562mm
Reach At Max Dump Height 2.55ft in 776mm
Dig Depth 4.02in 102mm
Bucket Breakout Force 7665.99lb 34.1kN
Bucket Width 89.06in 2262mm
Bucket Capacity 1.26yd3 0.96m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height 5401.33lb 2450kg

Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.