Caterpillar 426B

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar 426B is a 2WD or 4WD backhoe loader tractor manufactured by Caterpillar from 1992 to 1996. The Caterpillar 426B is equipped with a 4.0 L (243.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a power shuttle transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears. The Caterpillar 426B backhoe loader tractor used the Caterpillar 3054 engine. It is a 4.0 L, 3,982 cm2, (243.0 cu·in) four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 100.0 mm (3.94 in) of the cylinder bore and 127.0 mm (5 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 80.1 PS (58.9 kW; 79.0 HP) of net output power. The Cat 426B is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, ROPS canopy or cab (optional) and a 128.0 liters (33.8 US gal.; 28.2 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
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Key Specifications

Category: Specialized, Backhoe Loader

Power Output: 79

Transmission: Power shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 14,771

Fuel Type: Diesel

Caterpillar 426B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 72% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Below Average
Greater than 27% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
3054
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
-
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
243
Bore (in)
3.94
Stroke (in)
5
Rated RPM
-
Power Output (hp)
79

Transmission

Type
Power shuttle
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
274
Width (in)
89
Height (in)
106.9
Operating Weight (lb)
14,771

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
22.2
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
Industrial
Manufacture - End Year
1996
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
ROPS canopy or cab (optional)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center