- Load Height - Std: 12.48 ft / 3803 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 18.31 ft / 5578 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 15.64 ft / 4766 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 5.38 ft / 1638 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 428C
The Caterpillar 428C is a loader backhoe of about 6.3 t, powered by a 78 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 2wd13889.2 lb6300 kg
03Selected published values49
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 428C include published bucket capacity of 1.31 yd3 / 1 m3, published engine power of 75 hp / 56 kw, published hydraulic flow of 43.1 gal/min / 163 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (12.48 ft / 3803 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (18.31 ft / 5578 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (15.64 ft / 4766 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Backhoe
Load Height - Std12.48 ft3803 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std18.31 ft5578 mm
Dig Depth - Std15.64 ft4766 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std5.38 ft1638 mm
Reach From Swivel - Ext21.74 ft6625 mm
Dig Depth - Ext19.17 ft5842 mm
Load Height - Ext14.62 ft4454 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext8.47 ft2579 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length18.9 ft5760 mm
Transport Width7.87 ft2396 mm
Transport Height12.28 ft3740 mm
Wheelbase6.89 ft2100 mm
Ground Clearance1.05 ft320 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.52 ft2900 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.44 ft2570 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.7 ft820 mm
Dig Depth5.32 in135 mm
Bucket Width94.34 in2396 mm
Bucket Capacity1.31 yd31 m3
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model30543054
Gross Power75 hp56 kw
Net Power78 hp58.2 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Net Torque Rise15.2 %15.2 %
AspirationNaturalNatural
Displacement244.1 cu in4 L
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd13889.2 lb6300 kg
Fuel Capacity33.9 gal128 L
Max Weight21384.9 lb9700 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.9 gal79 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity2 gal7.3 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5 gal18.9 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity4 gal15 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24 L
Turning Radius26.6 ft8100 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11 x 16 / 10.5 x 2011 x 16 / 10.5 x 20
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd16.9 x 2816.9 x 28
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage52 amps52 amps
Transmission
Transmission TypePower ShuttlePower Shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward19.8 mph31.8 km/h
Max Speed Reverse19.8 mph31.8 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump TypePistonPiston
Pump Flow Capacity43.1 gal/min163 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3002.3 psi20700 kPa
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