Machine models

Cat 440 and 450 specifications

Entries in this reference
Listing-entry count
2
Short answer

Cat 440 and 450: backhoe loaders.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
440
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
hp
130
kW
97
Operating Weight - Maximum
29,321 lb
450
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
hp
145
kW
108
Operating Weight - Maximum
29,321 lb
440 and 450 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
Cat440 and 4502440 and 450
Engine
Specification440450
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
hp
130
kW
97
hp
145
kW
108
Engine ModelC3.6 95 kW (127 hp) Electronic Turbo IntercooledC3.6L 106 kW (142 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349115 hp130 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249115 hp130 hp
Bore3.86 in3.86 in
Stroke4.7 in4.7 in
Displacement220 in³220 in³
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm37%30%
EmissionsEngine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final emission standardsEngine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards
Specification440
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014130 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396127 hp
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349118 hp
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249118 hp
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349377 ft·lbf
Specification450
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995145 hp
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396142 hp
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349133 hp
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249133 hp
Backhoe
Specification440450
Dig Depth - Standard15.5 ft17 ft
Weights
Specification440450
Operating Weight - Maximum29,321 lb29,321 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated*21,848 lb24,324 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity29,321 lb29,321 lb
Counterweight1,102 lb2,147 lb
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On)+80 kg (+176 lb)+80 kg (+176 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On)+214 kg (+472 lb)+214 kg (+472 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On)+290 kg (+639 lb)+290 kg (+639 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+150 kg (+331 lb)+150 kg (+331 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+73 kg (+162 lb)+73 kg (+162 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Hook-On)+85 kg (+187 lb)+85 kg (+187 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Hook-On)+160 kg (+353 lb)+160 kg (+353 lb)
Loader Quick Coupler+250 kg (+551 lb)+250 kg (+551 lb)
Backhoe Quick Coupler+87 kg (+192 lb)+151 kg (+333 lb)
Extendible Stick+301 kg (+664 lb)+338 kg (+745 lb)
Specification440
Cab - ROPS/FOPS536 lb
Specification450
Cab, ROPS/FOPS+243 kg (+536 lb)
Transmission and speeds
Specification440450
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st3.7 mph3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd5.8 mph6 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd7.6 mph7.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th12.1 mph12.4 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th16.8 mph17 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th24.9 mph25.5 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st3.7 mph3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd7.6 mph7.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 3rd16.8 mph17 mph
Axle Ratings
Specification440450
Front Axle, AWD - Static50,565 lb50,565 lb
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic20,225 lb20,225 lb
Rear Axle - Static50,565 lb47,756 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic20,225 lb19,103 lb
Hydraulic System
Specification440450
TypeClosed CenterClosed Center
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial PistonVariable Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm58.1 gpm58.1 gpm
System Pressure - Backhoe3,800 psi3,800 psi
System Pressure - Loader3,800 psi3,800 psi
Steering
Specification440450
TypeFront WheelFront Wheel
Power SteeringHydrostatic HMUHydrostatic HMU
Bore3.35 in3.35 in
Stroke9.29 in9.29 in
Rod Diameter1.65 in1.65 in
Axle Oscillation11°11°
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels27.33 ft27.55 ft
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket37.75 ft37.75 ft
Service Refill Capacities
Specification440450
Cooling System with Cab Heater6 gal (US)6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank42.3 gal (US)42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter2.4 gal (US)2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)5 gal (US)5 gal (US)
Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift4.8 gal (US)4.8 gal (US)
Rear Axle (Center Housing)4.4 gal (US)5 gal (US)
Front Axle (Center Housing)2.9 gal (US)2.9 gal (US)
Planetaries0.2 gal (US)0.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank (Nominal)11.1 gal (US)11.1 gal (US)
Specification440
Hydraulic System28.6 gal (US)
Specification450
Hydraulic System (Minimum)28.6 gal (US)
Sustainability
Specification440
Recyclability94%
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
440 and 45038
Ratios
Figure440450
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight3.94.4
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.51 gpm0.45 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.37 gal0.33 gal

History and service record of 440 and 450

440 and 450: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumsbackhoe loaderCat and the 440, 450. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead11
Used market for the 440 and 450 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderCat backhoe loader68
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
440292019 to 2024$60,000$184,000$99,250None shown
450392010 to 2023$74,250$158,000$107,644None shown
440 and 450: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCat together with the backhoe loader 440, 450No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page

Evidence classDocument, classification and recorded date
Manufacturer
  • Manufacturer: Cat 440 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Manufacturer
  • Manufacturer: Cat 450 — Caterpillar Inc.. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads
Published history
Published history
Published history
Published history
Used-market listings
Federal agency data
Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation fieldRecorded value
Title count11
Forum indexesHeavy Equipment Forums
Search wordingthe 440 and 450 backhoe loader
Latest title quoted by the referenceCAT 450e

Cat 440 and 450: Configuration records

440
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
hp
130
kW
97
Engine ModelC3.6 95 kW (127 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
EmissionsEngine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349115 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249115 hp
Displacement220 in³
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349377 ft·lbf
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014130 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396127 hp
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349118 hp
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249118 hp
Bore — Engine3.86 in
Stroke — Engine4.7 in
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm37%
Backhoe
Dig Depth - Standard15.5 ft
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum29,321 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated*21,848 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity29,321 lb
Cab - ROPS/FOPS536 lb
Counterweight1,102 lb
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On)+80 kg (+176 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On)+214 kg (+472 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On)+290 kg (+639 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+150 kg (+331 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+73 kg (+162 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Hook-On)+85 kg (+187 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Hook-On)+160 kg (+353 lb)
Loader Quick Coupler+250 kg (+551 lb)
Backhoe Quick Coupler+87 kg (+192 lb)
Extendible Stick+301 kg (+664 lb)
Transmission and speeds
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd5.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd7.6 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th12.1 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th16.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th24.9 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd7.6 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 3rd16.8 mph
Axle Ratings
Front Axle, AWD - Static50,565 lb
Rear Axle - Static50,565 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic20,225 lb
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic20,225 lb
Hydraulic System
Type — Hydraulic SystemClosed Center
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm58.1 gpm
System Pressure - Backhoe3,800 psi
System Pressure - Loader3,800 psi
Steering
Axle Oscillation11°
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels27.33 ft
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket37.75 ft
Bore — Steering3.35 in
Stroke — Steering9.29 in
Type — SteeringFront Wheel
Service Refill Capacities
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)5 gal (US)
Cooling System with Cab Heater6 gal (US)
Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift4.8 gal (US)
Rear Axle (Center Housing)4.4 gal (US)
Front Axle (Center Housing)2.9 gal (US)
Planetaries0.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank (Nominal)11.1 gal (US)
Sustainability
Recyclability94%
Additional specifications
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial Piston
Power SteeringHydrostatic HMU
Rod Diameter1.65 in
Fuel Tank42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter2.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic System28.6 gal (US)

Source

450
SpecificationSource figure
Engine
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
hp
145
kW
108
Engine ModelC3.6L 106 kW (142 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
EmissionsEngine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995145 hp
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396142 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349130 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249130 hp
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349133 hp
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249133 hp
Displacement220 in³
Bore — Engine3.86 in
Stroke — Engine4.7 in
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm30%
Backhoe
Dig Depth - Standard17 ft
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum29,321 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated*24,324 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity29,321 lb
Counterweight2,147 lb
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On)+80 kg (+176 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On)+214 kg (+472 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On)+290 kg (+639 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+150 kg (+331 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+73 kg (+162 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Hook-On)+85 kg (+187 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Hook-On)+160 kg (+353 lb)
Loader Quick Coupler+250 kg (+551 lb)
Backhoe Quick Coupler+151 kg (+333 lb)
Extendible Stick+338 kg (+745 lb)
Cab, ROPS/FOPS+243 kg (+536 lb)
Transmission and speeds
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd6 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd7.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th12.4 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th17 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th25.5 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd7.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 3rd17 mph
Axle Ratings
Front Axle, AWD - Static50,565 lb
Rear Axle - Static47,756 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic19,103 lb
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic20,225 lb
Hydraulic System
Type — Hydraulic SystemClosed Center
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm58.1 gpm
System Pressure - Backhoe3,800 psi
System Pressure - Loader3,800 psi
Steering
Axle Oscillation11°
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels27.55 ft
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket37.75 ft
Bore — Steering3.35 in
Stroke — Steering9.29 in
Type — SteeringFront Wheel
Service Refill Capacities
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)5 gal (US)
Cooling System with Cab Heater6 gal (US)
Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift4.8 gal (US)
Rear Axle (Center Housing)5 gal (US)
Front Axle (Center Housing)2.9 gal (US)
Planetaries0.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank (Nominal)11.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System (Minimum)28.6 gal (US)
Additional specifications
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial Piston
Power SteeringHydrostatic HMU
Rod Diameter1.65 in
Fuel Tank42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter2.4 gal (US)

Source

Compare Cat 440, 450
Engine
Specification440450
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014
hp
130
kW
97
hp
145
kW
108
Engine ModelC3.6 95 kW (127 hp) Electronic Turbo IntercooledC3.6L 106 kW (142 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349115 hp130 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249115 hp130 hp
Bore3.86 in3.86 in
Stroke4.7 in4.7 in
Displacement220 in³220 in³
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm37%30%
EmissionsEngine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final emission standardsEngine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission standards
Backhoe
Specification440450
Dig Depth - Standard15.5 ft17 ft
Weights
Specification440450
Operating Weight - Maximum29,321 lb29,321 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated*21,848 lb24,324 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity29,321 lb29,321 lb
Counterweight1,102 lb2,147 lb
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On)+80 kg (+176 lb)+80 kg (+176 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On)+214 kg (+472 lb)+214 kg (+472 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On)+290 kg (+639 lb)+290 kg (+639 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+150 kg (+331 lb)+150 kg (+331 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Hook-On)+73 kg (+162 lb)+73 kg (+162 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Hook-On)+85 kg (+187 lb)+85 kg (+187 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Hook-On)+160 kg (+353 lb)+160 kg (+353 lb)
Loader Quick Coupler+250 kg (+551 lb)+250 kg (+551 lb)
Backhoe Quick Coupler+87 kg (+192 lb)+151 kg (+333 lb)
Extendible Stick+301 kg (+664 lb)+338 kg (+745 lb)
Transmission and speeds
Specification440450
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st3.7 mph3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd5.8 mph6 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd7.6 mph7.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th12.1 mph12.4 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th16.8 mph17 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th24.9 mph25.5 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st3.7 mph3.7 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd7.6 mph7.8 mph
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 3rd16.8 mph17 mph
Axle Ratings
Specification440450
Front Axle, AWD - Static50,565 lb50,565 lb
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic20,225 lb20,225 lb
Rear Axle - Static50,565 lb47,756 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic20,225 lb19,103 lb
Hydraulic System
Specification440450
TypeClosed CenterClosed Center
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial PistonVariable Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm58.1 gpm58.1 gpm
System Pressure - Backhoe3,800 psi3,800 psi
System Pressure - Loader3,800 psi3,800 psi
Steering
Specification440450
TypeFront WheelFront Wheel
Power SteeringHydrostatic HMUHydrostatic HMU
Bore3.35 in3.35 in
Stroke9.29 in9.29 in
Rod Diameter1.65 in1.65 in
Axle Oscillation11°11°
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels27.33 ft27.55 ft
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket37.75 ft37.75 ft
Service Refill Capacities
Specification440450
Cooling System with Cab Heater6 gal (US)6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank42.3 gal (US)42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter2.4 gal (US)2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)5 gal (US)5 gal (US)
Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift4.8 gal (US)4.8 gal (US)
Rear Axle (Center Housing)4.4 gal (US)5 gal (US)
Front Axle (Center Housing)2.9 gal (US)2.9 gal (US)
Planetaries0.2 gal (US)0.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank (Nominal)11.1 gal (US)11.1 gal (US)

More in Cat: 450E, 430, 428/432/434: controls/stick options/upgrades.