- Load Height - Std: 6.17 ft / 1878 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 18.5 ft / 5638 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 14.23 ft / 4337 mm
- Load Height - Ext: 9.45 ft / 2878 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 434E
The Caterpillar 434E is a loader backhoe of about 8.4 t, powered by a 91 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd18452.7 lb8370 kg
03Selected published values40
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 434E include published bucket capacity of 1.51 yd3 / 1.15 m3, published engine power of 94 hp / 70.1 kw, published hydraulic flow of 41.3 gal/min / 156 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (6.17 ft / 1878 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (18.5 ft / 5638 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.23 ft / 4337 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 - Std6.17 ft1878 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std18.5 ft5638 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.23 ft4337 mm
Load Height - Ext9.45 ft2878 mm
Dig Depth - Ext17.83 ft5432 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length20.08 ft6120 mm
Transport Width7.72 ft2352 mm
Transport Height11.89 ft3623 mm
Wheelbase7.22 ft2200 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.19 ft2801 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height7.99 ft2434 mm
Dig Depth9.02 in229 mm
Lift Capacity At Full Height7696.34 lb3491 kg
Bucket Capacity1.51 yd31.15 m3
Bucket Width95.83 in2434 mm
Bucket Breakout Force12139.69 lb54 kN
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3054C3054C
Net Power91 hp67.9 kw
Gross Power94 hp70.1 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Net Torque Rise37 %37 %
Displacement268.6 cu in4.4 L
Operational
Fuel Capacity49.5 gal187 L
Operating Weight 4wd18452.7 lb8370 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity10.1 gal38 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.3 gal15.9 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3 gal20 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity3 gal11 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16 L
Turning Radius18.2 ft5530 mm
Transmission
Transmission TypeCaterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmissionCaterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmission
Number Of Forward Gears55
Number Of Reverse Gears55
Max Speed - Forward23.7 mph38 km/h
Max Speed Reverse23 mph37 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump TypeVariable-Flow, Axial-PistonVariable-Flow, Axial-Piston
Pump Flow Capacity41.3 gal/min156 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure249 psi1716.8 kPa
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