Overview
The Caterpillar 446B Loader Backhoe is a backhoe loader listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 102 hp, capacity of 1.4 yd³, fuel capacity of 33.1 gal and hydraulic capacity of 47.10 gal/min. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 446B Loader Backhoe against similar backhoe loader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
102
hp
Gross Power
110
hp
Dig Depth - Std
17.13
ft
Bucket Capacity
1.44
yd3
Full Specifications
112 specs
Dimensions
Bucket Breakout Force
12,589 lb / 5,710 kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt
11,610 lb / 5,266 kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose
1.75 yd³ / 1.34 m³
Bucket Dig Force - Ext
15,150 lb / 6,872 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard
15,200 lb / 6,895 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std
15,200 lb / 6,895 kg
Bucket Rotation
169 deg
Bucket Width
95.83 in / 2,434 mm
Bucket Width - General Purpose
96 in / 2,438 mm
Clearance At Max Dump Height
8.86 ft / 2.70 m
Dig Depth
6.38 ft / 1.94 m
Dig Depth - Ext
21.42 ft / 6.53 m
Dig Depth - Single Tilt
6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Dig Depth - Standard
17.20 ft / 5.24 m
Dig Depth - Std
17.13 ft / 5.22 m
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt
8.90 ft / 2.71 m
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt
3 ft / 0.91 m
E-Stick Extended (1)
21.50
E-Stick Extended (2)
25.75
E-Stick Extended (3)
15,150
E-Stick Extended (4)
7,830
E-Stick Extended (5)
4,600
E-Stick Retracted (1)
17
E-Stick Retracted (2)
21.50
E-Stick Retracted (3)
15,150
E-Stick Retracted (4)
11,200
E-Stick Retracted (5)
13,660
Ground Clearance
1.09 ft / 0.33 m
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab
9.40 ft / 2.87 m
Lift Capacity At Full Height
8,752.36 in / 222,310 mm
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt
8,610 in / 218,694 mm
Load Height - Ext
16.06 ft / 4.90 m
Load Height - Std
14.15 ft / 4.31 m
Loading Height - Standard
14.20 ft / 4.33 m
Loading Reach - Standard
6.66 ft / 2.03 m
Reach At Load Height - Ext
10.70 ft / 3.26 m
Reach At Load Height - Std
6.66 ft / 2.03 m
Reach At Max Dump Height
2.85 ft / 0.87 m
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard
21.66 ft / 6.60 m
Reach From Swivel - Ext
25.82 ft / 7.87 m
Reach From Swivel - Std
21.67 ft / 6.61 m
Rod Diameter
2.31 in / 59 mm
Stick Dig Force - Standard
10,800 lb / 4,899 kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard
13,540
Transport Height
13.76 ft / 4.19 m
Transport Length
25.12 ft / 7.66 m
Transport Width
7.99 ft / 2.44 m
Wheelbase
7.33 ft / 2.23 m
Engine
14.5/75 x16.1,10PR,F3 / 12.5x20,10PR,R4
2
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st
3.50
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st
3.50
Bore
4.20 in / 107 mm
Bucket Capacity
1.44 yd³ / 1.10 m³
Cat 3114T Diesel
Net Power (Optional) - Sae J1349
Counterweights - Option 1
35 lb / 16 kg
Displacement
268 cu in / 4.4 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3114 DIT
Engine Model - Standard
3,114
Fuel Capacity
33.10 gal / 125.3 L
Fuel Tank
33 gal / 124.9 L
Gross Power
110 hp / 82.0 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
110 hp / 82.0 kW
Hydraulic Tank
15.10 gal / 57.2 L
Max Speed - Forward
19.60 mph / 31.5 km/h
Max Speed Reverse
12.90 mph / 20.8 km/h
Net Power
102 hp / 76.1 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269
102 hp / 76.1 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 1585
102 hp / 76.1 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 9249
102 hp / 76.1 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Sae J1349
101 hp / 75.3 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
102 hp / 76.1 kW
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard
33 lb-ft / 44 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Operating Weight - Maximum
19,604 lb / 8,892 kg
Operating Weight - Nominal
19,603 lb / 8,892 kg
Operating Weight 4wd
19,599 lb / 8,890 kg
Power Measured @
2,200 rpm
Power Train
2
Rear Axle
8 lb / 4 kg
Relief Valve Pressure
3,249 psi / 224.0 bar
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Turning Radius
18.80 ft / 5.73 m
Hydraulics
2wd Cylinder - Bore
3.30 in / 84 mm
4wd Cylinder - Bore
3.25 in / 83 mm
Cab - Rops
394
Cab - Sound
1,166
Cooling System - A/C
7.90 gal / 29.9 L
Engine Oil - With Filter
2.90 gal / 11.0 L
Exterior Sound
88
Front Axle (2wd) - Static
21,230 lb / 9,630 kg
Front Axle (4wd)
3 lb / 1 kg
Front Axle (4wd) - Static
21,230 lb / 9,630 kg
Front Axle - Planetaries
0 lb / 0 kg
Fully enclosed, hydraulic, multiple disk
2
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm
47 gal/min / 177.9 L/min
Pump Flow Capacity
47.10 gal/min / 178.3 L/min
Rear Axle - Static
20,194 lb / 9,160 kg
Stroke
1 in / 25 mm
System Pressure
3,250 psi / 224.1 bar
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd
6.90
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels
28.80
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket
37.30
Other
Forward - 2nd
5.50
Forward - 3rd
7.20
Forward - 4th
11.70
Forward - 5th
19.60
Reverse - 2nd
7.20
Reverse - 3rd
12.80
Brakes
SAE J1473 October 1990 and ISO 3450 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 446B Loader Backhoe engine? +
The Caterpillar 446B Loader Backhoe produces 110 hp (82.0 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Backhoe Loader work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar 446B Loader Backhoe compare to similar Backhoe Loader models? +
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