- Load Height - Std: 14.15 ft / 4310 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 21.67 ft / 6604 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 17.13 ft / 5219 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 6.66 ft / 2027 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 446
The Caterpillar 446 is a loader backhoe of about 8.9 t, powered by a 95 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd20035.7 lb9088 kg
03Selected published values55
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 446 include published bucket capacity of 1.44 yd3 / 1.11 m3, published engine power of 103 hp / 76.9 kw, published hydraulic flow of 42.8 gal/min / 162 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (14.15 ft / 4310 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (21.67 ft / 6604 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (17.13 ft / 5219 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 - Std14.15 ft4310 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std21.67 ft6604 mm
Dig Depth - Std17.13 ft5219 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std6.66 ft2027 mm
Load Height - Ext16.06 ft4894 mm
Bucket Dig Force - Ext13523 lb6133.93 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std13573 lb6156.61 kg
Dig Depth - Ext21.42 ft6528 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.7 ft3261 mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext2270.77 lb1030 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std4931.75 lb2237 kg
Reach From Swivel - Ext25.82 ft7868 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length26.1 ft7954 mm
Transport Width7.98 ft2432 mm
Transport Height13.76 ft4193 mm
Wheelbase7.33 ft2233 mm
Ground Clearance1.09 ft332 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.4 ft2864 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.86 ft2699 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.85 ft868 mm
Dig Depth6.38 in162 mm
Bucket Breakout Force12004.8 lb53.4 kN
Bucket Width95.75 in2432 mm
Bucket Capacity1.44 yd31.11 m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height8179.16 lb3710 kg
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model31143114
Gross Power103 hp76.9 kw
Net Power95 hp70.9 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Displacement268.6 cu in4.4 L
Operational
Operating Weight 2wd19603.6 lb8892 kg
Fuel Capacity33.1 gal125 L
Operating Weight 4wd20035.7 lb9088 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity40.7 gal154 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity3 gal11 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9 gal26 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.5 gal9.3 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity8.2 gal31 L
Turning Radius13.8 ft4205 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd14.5/75-16.1 10PR / 12.5-20 10PR14.5/75-16.1 10PR / 12.5-20 10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd21L-24 12PR / 21L-24 12PR21L-24 12PR / 21L-24 12PR
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps55 amps
Transmission
Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward20.6 mph33 km/h
Max Speed Reverse22.7 mph36.5 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump TypeVariable-flowVariable-flow
Pump Flow Capacity42.8 gal/min162 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure2900 psi19994.8 kPa
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