US
METRIC
426
KEY SPECS
- Power - Net 66.4kW
- Operating Weight - Nominal 8425kg
- Operating Weight - Maximum 11000kg
OVERVIEW
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
Operator Station – Everyone can get comfortable in this cab.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From helping you choose the right machine to knowledgeable ongoing support, Cat dealers provide the best in sales and service.
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.
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?
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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.
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- Preventive maintenance programs and guaranteed maintenance contracts
- Best-in-class parts availability
- Operator training to help boost your profits
- Genuine Cat Remanufactured parts
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.
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?
Work Tools – A solution for every job.
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.
Cat Work tools provide a range of buckets in various sizes making it easy to find the correct bucket for your application![]()
A mechanical coupler is available for the 426 making changing rear work tools easy and safe.
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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
- Cold Planers
- Hammers
- Augers
- Vibratory Compaction Plates
A mechanical coupler is available for the 426 making changing rear work tools easy and safe.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Power - Net 66.4kW
- Operating Weight - Nominal 8425kg
- Operating Weight - Maximum 11000kg
- 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 68.5kW
- Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 66.4
- Torque Rise - 1,200 rpm - Net 38
- Maximum Torque - 1,400 rpm 394N·m
- Bore 105mm
- Stroke 127mm
- Type Closed Center
- Pump Type Variable Flow, Axial Piston
- Maximum Pump Capacity 132l/min
- System Pressure - Backhoe 250bar
- System Pressure - Loader 250bar
- Inside Cab 80dB(A)
- Outside Cab 104dB(A)
- 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 5.6km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 2nd 9.3km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 3rd 21km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 4th 40km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st 5.6km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 2nd 9.3km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 3rd 21km/h
- Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 4th 40km/h
- Cooling System 22l
- Fuel Tank 160l
- Engine Oil - With Filter 8.8l
- Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD 15l
- Rear Axle 16.5l
- Rear Axle - Planetaries 1.7l
- Front Axle (AWD) 6.5l
- Front Axle (AWD) - Planetaries 0.7l
- Hydraulic System 106l
- Hydraulic Tank 40l
- Operating Weight - Estimated 8425kg
- Operating Weight - ROPS Capacity - Maximum 11000kg
- Counterweights - Base 115kg
- Counterweights - Medium 240kg
- 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.
- 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.
- Front Axle (AWD) - Static 22964kg
- Front Axle (AWD) - Dynamic 9186kg
- Rear Axle - Static 22964kg
- Rear Axle - Dynamic 9186kg
- Type Front Wheel
- Power Steering Hydrostatic
- AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Bore 65mm
- AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Stroke 120mm
- AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Rod Diameter 36mm
- 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.
- Bucket Dig Force 57.22kN
- Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum 4707mm
- Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: E-Stick 210kg
- Loading Reach 1528mm
- Maximum Operating Height 4348mm
- Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - MP with Fork Brackets 691kg
- Stabilizer Overall Width 2242mm
- Maximum Operating Height 4832mm
- Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom 3806mm
- Dump Reach at Maximum Angle 822mm
- Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - GP 530kg
- Digging Depth 145mm
- Tilt Breakout Force 59.26kN
- Maximum Operating Height 6338mm
- Maximum Operating Height 5721mm
- Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - E-Stick: Loader Bucket - MP 681kg
- Loading Reach 1648mm
- Tilt Breakout Force 60.47kN
- Loading Reach 2546mm
- Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line 5657mm
- Dig Depth 4707mm
- Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom 4158mm
- Loading Height 3947mm
- Maximum Operating Height 5722mm
- Stick Dig Force 24.59kN
- Lift Capacity at Maximum Height 3172kg
- Swing Arc 180°
- Bucket Dig Force 56.61kN
- Stabilizer Overall Width 2242mm
- Dump Height at Maximum Angle 2766mm
- Loading Height 4491mm
- Stick Dig Force 35.3kN
- Tipping Load at Breakout Point 6048kg
- Counterweights - High 460kg
- Tipping Load at Breakout Point 6301kg
- Maximum Hinge Pin Height 3449mm
- Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom 3740mm
- Maximum Hinge Pin Height 3449mm
- Lift Breakout Force 51.04kN
- Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line 5603mm
- Operating Weight 8425kg
- Lift Breakout Force 53.95kN
- Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's 4668mm
- Digging Depth, SAE Maximum 5208mm
- Reach from Swing Pivot at Ground Line 6585mm
- Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level 42°
- Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position 1449mm
- Dump Height at Maximum Angle 2766mm
- Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum 5697mm
- Digging Depth, Manufacturer's Maximum 4756mm
- Width 2262mm
- Capacity 1m³
- Stick Dig Force 33.66kN
- Dump Reach at Maximum Angle 822mm
- Digging Depth, 2440 mm Flat Bottom 4887mm
- Bucket Rotation 205°
- Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's 5684mm
- Width 2262mm
- Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom, Manufacturer's 4719mm
- Stabilizer Overall Width 2242mm
- Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level 40°
- E-Stick Extended 5697mm
- Digging Depth, SAE Maximum 4191mm
- Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom 4092mm
- E-Stick Retracted 4756mm
- Digging Depth 145mm
- Bucket Dig Force 56.61kN
- Digging Depth, SAE Maximum 4116mm
- Dump Angle at Full Height 46°
- Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position 1449mm
- Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels 8.18m
- Loading Height 3934mm
- Swing Arc 180°
- Lift Capacity at Maximum Height 3496kg
- Maximum Grading Angle 116°
- Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket 10.97m
- Swing Arc 180°
- Maximum Grading Angle 116°
- Bucket Rotation 205°
- Dump Angle at Full Height 46°
- Capacity 1m³
- Bucket Rotation 205°
- Digging Depth, 600 mm Flat Bottom 5168mm
- Capacity 1.05m³
- Width 2262mm
- Lift Capacity at Maximum Height 3610kg
- Lift Breakout Force 54.48kN
- Tilt Breakout Force 53.91kN
- Tipping Load - Breakout Point 6225kg
- Maximum Hinge Pin Height 3449mm
- Dump Angle at Full Height 46°
- Dump Height at Maximum Angle 2735mm
- Dump Reach at Maximum Angle 897mm
- Maximum Bucket Rollback at Ground Level 41°
- Digging Depth 112mm
- Maximum Grading Angle 113°
- Grill to Bucket Cutting Edge, Carry Position 1480mm
- Maximum Operating Height 4370mm
- Capacity 0.96m³
- Width 2262mm
- Lift Capacity at Maximum Height 3475kg
- Lift Breakout Force 54kN
- Tilt Breakout Force 60.48kN
- Tipping Load - Breakout Point 7110kg
- Maximum Hinge Pin Height 3447mm
- Overall Length in Roading Position 225in
- Overall Transportation Length 5677mm
- Overall Transportation Height - 4.3 m 3757mm
- Overall Width 2346mm
- Height to Top of Cab/Canopy 2895mm
- Height to Top of Exhaust Stack 2716mm
- Rear Axle Centerline to Front Grill 2708mm
- Wheelbase AWD 2200mm
- Overall Length in Roading Position 5674mm
- Overall Transportation Length 5681mm
- Overall Transportation Height - 4.3 m 3757mm
- Overall Width 2346mm
- Height to Top of Cab/Canopy 2895mm
- Height to Top of Exhaust Stack 2716mm
- Rear Axle Centerline to Front Grill 2708mm
- Wheelbase AWD 2200mm
- 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.
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