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Cat 446 and 446B: backhoe loaders.

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ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
446
Net Power
95 hp
Operating Weight 4wd
20,036 lb
446B
Net Power
102 hp
Operating Weight 4wd
19,599 lb
446 and 446B specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
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Cat446 and 446B2446 and 446B
Backhoe
Specification446446B
Load Height - Std14.15 ft14.15 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std21.67 ft21.67 ft
Dig Depth - Std17.13 ft17.13 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std6.66 ft6.66 ft
Load Height - Ext16.06 ft16.06 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext13,523 lb15,150 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std13,573 lb15,200 lb
Dig Depth - Ext21.42 ft21.42 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.7 ft10.7 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext25.82 ft25.82 ft
Specification446
Load At Max Lift - Ext2,271 lb
Load At Max Lift - Std4,932 lb
Specification446B
Bucket Rotation169 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard6.66 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Standard15,200 lb
Dig Depth - Standard17.2 ft
E-Stick Extended (1)21.5 ft
E-Stick Extended (2)25.75 ft
E-Stick Extended (3)15,150 lb
E-Stick Extended (4)7,830 lb
E-Stick Extended (5)4,600 lb
E-Stick Retracted (1)17 ft
E-Stick Retracted (2)21.5 ft
E-Stick Retracted (3)15,150 lb
E-Stick Retracted (4)11,200 lb
E-Stick Retracted (5)13,660 lb
Loading Height - Standard14.2 ft
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard21.66 ft
Stick Dig Force - Standard10,800 lb
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard13,540 lb
Dimensions and weight
Specification446446B
Transport Length26.1 ft25.12 ft
Transport Width7.98 ft7.99 ft
Transport Height13.76 ft13.76 ft
Wheelbase7.33 ft7.33 ft
Ground Clearance1.09 ft1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.4 ft9.4 ft
Loader
Specification446446B
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.86 ft8.86 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height2.85 ft2.85 ft
Dig Depth6.38 in6.38 in
Bucket Breakout Force12,005 lb12,589 lb
Bucket Width95.75 in95.83 in
Bucket Capacity1.44 yd31.44 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height8,179 lb8,752 lb
Specification446B
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt3 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt8,610 lb
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt11,610 lb
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.75 yd3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt6.4 in
Bucket Width - General Purpose96 ft
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt8.9 ft
Engine
Specification446446B
Number Of Cylinders44
Gross Power103 hp110 hp
Net Power95 hp102 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm2,200 rpm
Displacement268.6 cu in268 cu in
Specification446
Aspirationturbocharged
Specification446B
Engine Model3114 DIT
Bore4.2 in
Stroke5 in
Net Power - SAE J1349102 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995110 hp
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard32.6 %
Engine Model - StandardCat 3114T Diesel
Net Power (Optional) - SAE J1349101 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 9249102 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 1585102 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269102 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020107PS
Operational
Specification446
Operating Weight 2wd19,604 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity40.7 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.5 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity8.2 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps
Specification446446B
Fuel Capacity33.1 gal33.1 gal
Operating Weight 4wd20,036 lb19,599 lb
Turning Radius13.8 ft18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd14.5/75-16.1 10PR / 12.5-20 10PR14.5/75 x16.1,10PR,F3 / 12.5x20,10PR,R4
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd21L-24 12PR / 21L-24 12PR21Lx24,12PR,R4
Transmission and speeds
Specification446446B
Transmission TypePowershiftauto-shift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears43
Max Speed - Forward20.6 mph19.6 mph
Max Speed Reverse22.7 mph12.9 mph
Hydraulic
Specification446446B
Pump TypeVariable-flowLSPC closed center
Pump Flow Capacity42.8 gpm47.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure2,900 psi3,249 psi
Power Train
Specification446B
Forward - 2nd5.5 mph
Forward - 3rd7.2 mph
Forward - 4th11.7 mph
Reverse - 2nd7.2 mph
Reverse - 3rd12.8 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st3.5 mph
Forward - 5th19.6 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st3.5 mph
Weights
Specification446B
Operating Weight - Maximum19,604 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal19,603 lb
Counterweights - Option 135 lb
Hydraulic System
Specification446B
Stroke1 ft
Pump TypeVariable - flow, axial piston
Circuit TypeClosed - center
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm47 gpm
System Pressure3,250 psi
Steering TypeFront Wheel
Power SteeringHydrostatic
Rod Diameter2.31 in
4wd Cylinder - Bore3.25 in
Brake SystemFully enclosed, hydraulic, multiple disk
2wd Cylinder - Bore3.3 in
Standards
Specification446B
Cab - ROPSSAE J394, SAE J1040 Apr 88, ISO 3471 1986
BrakesSAE J1473 October 1990 and ISO 3450 1985
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 May 90 is 81 dB (A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 Jun 86, is 76dB (A)
Axle Ratings
Specification446B
Front Axle (4wd) - Static21,230 lb
Rear Axle - Static20,194 lb
Front Axle (2wd) - Static21,230 lb
Service Refill
Specification446B
Cooling System - A/C7.9 gal
Fuel Tank33 gal
Engine Oil - With Filter2.9 gal
Rear Axle8.2 gal
Front Axle (4wd)2.5 gal
Front Axle - Planetaries0.3 gal
Hydraulic System41 gal
Hydraulic Tank15.1 gal
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd6.9 gal
Operating Specifications Backhoe
Specification446B
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels28.8 ft
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket37.3 ft
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
446 and 446B110
Ratios
Figure446446B
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight4.85.2
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.45 gpm0.46 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.35 gal0.32 gal
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupbackhoe loader
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Used market for the 446 and 446B — Dated first-page listing snapshot
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2026-09-24MachineryTraderCat backhoe loader5
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
44631993 to 2004$24,500$39,500$29,5002,419
446B21993 to 1994$24,500$29,500$27,0002,419
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2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCat together with the backhoe loader 446, 446BNo matching recall in this search

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Cat 446 and 446B: Configuration records

446
SpecificationSource figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std14.15 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std21.67 ft
Dig Depth - Std17.13 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std6.66 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std13,573 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Ext13,523 lb
Reach From Swivel - Ext25.82 ft
Dig Depth - Ext21.42 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.7 ft
Load Height - Ext16.06 ft
Load At Max Lift - Std4,932 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext2,271 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length26.1 ft
Transport Width7.98 ft
Transport Height13.76 ft
Wheelbase7.33 ft
Ground Clearance1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.4 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.86 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height2.85 ft
Dig Depth6.38 in
Lift Capacity At Full Height8,179 lb
Bucket Capacity1.44 yd3
Bucket Width95.75 in
Bucket Breakout Force12,005 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Net Power95 hp
Gross Power103 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Displacement268.6 cu in
Aspirationturbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity33.1 gal
Operating Weight 4wd20,036 lb
Turning Radius13.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd14.5/75-16.1 10PR / 12.5-20 10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd21L-24 12PR / 21L-24 12PR
Operating Weight 2wd19,604 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity40.7 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity6.9 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity8.2 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage55 amps
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.5 gal
Transmission and speeds
Transmission TypePowershift
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Max Speed - Forward20.6 mph
Max Speed Reverse22.7 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity42.8 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure2,900 psi
Additional specifications
Pump TypeVariable-flow

Source

446B
SpecificationSource figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std14.15 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std21.67 ft
Dig Depth - Std17.13 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std6.66 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std15,200 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Ext15,150 lb
Reach From Swivel - Ext25.82 ft
Dig Depth - Ext21.42 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.7 ft
Load Height - Ext16.06 ft
Bucket Rotation169 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard6.66 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Standard15,200 lb
Dig Depth - Standard17.2 ft
E-Stick Extended (1)21.5 ft
E-Stick Extended (2)25.75 ft
E-Stick Extended (3)15,150 lb
E-Stick Extended (4)7,830 lb
E-Stick Extended (5)4,600 lb
E-Stick Retracted (1)17 ft
E-Stick Retracted (2)21.5 ft
E-Stick Retracted (3)15,150 lb
E-Stick Retracted (4)11,200 lb
E-Stick Retracted (5)13,660 lb
Loading Height - Standard14.2 ft
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard21.66 ft
Stick Dig Force - Standard10,800 lb
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard13,540 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length25.12 ft
Transport Width7.99 ft
Transport Height13.76 ft
Wheelbase7.33 ft
Ground Clearance1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.4 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.86 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height2.85 ft
Dig Depth6.38 in
Lift Capacity At Full Height8,752 lb
Bucket Capacity1.44 yd3
Bucket Width95.83 in
Bucket Breakout Force12,589 lb
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt3 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt8,610 lb
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt11,610 lb
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.75 yd3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt6.4 in
Bucket Width - General Purpose96 ft
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt8.9 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine Model3114 DIT
Net Power102 hp
Gross Power110 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Displacement268 cu in
Bore4.2 in
Net Power - SAE J1349102 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995110 hp
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard32.6 %
Engine Model - StandardCat 3114T Diesel
Net Power (Optional) - SAE J1349101 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 9249102 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 1585102 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269102 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020107PS
Operational
Fuel Capacity33.1 gal
Operating Weight 4wd19,599 lb
Turning Radius18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd14.5/75 x16.1,10PR,F3 / 12.5x20,10PR,R4
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd21Lx24,12PR,R4
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Typeauto-shift
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears3
Max Speed - Forward19.6 mph
Max Speed Reverse12.9 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity47.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure3,249 psi
Power Train
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st3.5 mph
Forward - 5th19.6 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st3.5 mph
Forward - 2nd5.5 mph
Forward - 3rd7.2 mph
Forward - 4th11.7 mph
Reverse - 2nd7.2 mph
Reverse - 3rd12.8 mph
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum19,604 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal19,603 lb
Counterweights - Option 135 lb
Hydraulic System
Circuit TypeClosed - center
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm47 gpm
System Pressure3,250 psi
Steering TypeFront Wheel
Power SteeringHydrostatic
Rod Diameter2.31 in
Standards
Cab - ROPSSAE J394, SAE J1040 Apr 88, ISO 3471 1986
BrakesSAE J1473 October 1990 and ISO 3450 1985
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 May 90 is 81 dB (A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 Jun 86, is 76dB (A)
Axle Ratings
Front Axle (4wd) - Static21,230 lb
Rear Axle - Static20,194 lb
Front Axle (2wd) - Static21,230 lb
Service Refill
Cooling System - A/C7.9 gal
Fuel Tank33 gal
Engine Oil - With Filter2.9 gal
Rear Axle8.2 gal
Front Axle (4wd)2.5 gal
Front Axle - Planetaries0.3 gal
Hydraulic Tank15.1 gal
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd6.9 gal
Operating Specifications Backhoe
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels28.8 ft
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket37.3 ft
Additional specifications
Stroke5 in
Pump TypeLSPC closed center
Brake SystemFully enclosed, hydraulic, multiple disk
Hydraulic System41 gal

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Compare Cat 446, 446B
Backhoe
Specification446446B
Load Height - Std14.15 ft14.15 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std21.67 ft21.67 ft
Dig Depth - Std17.13 ft17.13 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std6.66 ft6.66 ft
Load Height - Ext16.06 ft16.06 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext13,523 lb15,150 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std13,573 lb15,200 lb
Dig Depth - Ext21.42 ft21.42 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.7 ft10.7 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext25.82 ft25.82 ft
Dimensions and weight
Specification446446B
Transport Length26.1 ft25.12 ft
Transport Width7.98 ft7.99 ft
Transport Height13.76 ft13.76 ft
Wheelbase7.33 ft7.33 ft
Ground Clearance1.09 ft1.09 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.4 ft9.4 ft
Loader
Specification446446B
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.86 ft8.86 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height2.85 ft2.85 ft
Dig Depth6.38 in6.38 in
Bucket Breakout Force12,005 lb12,589 lb
Bucket Width95.75 in95.83 in
Bucket Capacity1.44 yd31.44 yd3
Lift Capacity At Full Height8,179 lb8,752 lb
Engine
Specification446446B
Number Of Cylinders44
Gross Power103 hp110 hp
Net Power95 hp102 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm2,200 rpm
Displacement268.6 cu in268 cu in
Operational
Specification446446B
Fuel Capacity33.1 gal33.1 gal
Operating Weight 4wd20,036 lb19,599 lb
Turning Radius13.8 ft18.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd14.5/75-16.1 10PR / 12.5-20 10PR14.5/75 x16.1,10PR,F3 / 12.5x20,10PR,R4
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd21L-24 12PR / 21L-24 12PR21Lx24,12PR,R4
Transmission and speeds
Specification446446B
Transmission TypePowershiftauto-shift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears43
Max Speed - Forward20.6 mph19.6 mph
Max Speed Reverse22.7 mph12.9 mph
Hydraulic
Specification446446B
Pump TypeVariable-flowLSPC closed center
Pump Flow Capacity42.8 gpm47.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure2,900 psi3,249 psi

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