CAT 428 Backhoe Loader
Information
Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | 428 |
| Weight | 8.3 t |
| Bucket | 1 m3 |
| Capacity | 3.5 t |
| Power | 87 hp |
Equipment Overview
The Cat 428 is a backhoe loader built for general construction, utility, and civil earthmoving work, part of Caterpillar’s Side Shift Backhoe Loader range alongside the 432, 434, and 444. It delivers 64 kW (87 hp) of net power and an 8,275 kg operating weight, suited to trenching, site preparation, and material handling on Australian construction and utility sites, with a maximum operating weight of 11,000 kg.
Power comes from a Cat 3054C engine, offered as standard in a 68.5 kW Tier 2 equivalent rating with a 74.5 kW option, and a Tier 3 equivalent C4.4 engine available up to 74.5 kW. A 4-speed power shuttle transmission drives all four wheels as standard, with a Powershift gearbox and 6-speed Auto-Shift transmission offered as options. The excavator-style boom and load-sensing, closed-centre hydraulic system give the operator extra dig depth and reach around obstacles.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cat 3054C, 4.4 L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged |
| Power Output (net) | 64 kW (87 hp) |
| Max Torque | 384 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Emission Standard | Tier 2 equivalent (standard); Tier 3 equivalent optional |
| Transmission | 4-speed Power Shuttle (standard); Powershift and 6-speed Auto-Shift optional |
| Drive Type | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Operating Weight | 8,275 kg (11,000 kg max) |
| Loader Bucket Capacity | 1.03 m³ (MP bucket) |
| Backhoe Bucket (standard) | 610 mm |
| Digging Depth | 4,298 mm (SAE max, standard stick) |
| Backhoe Reach | 5,651 mm (from swing pivot at ground line) |
| Loader Lift Capacity | 3,488 kg (at maximum height) |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,744 mm (roading position) |
| Width | 2,352 mm |
| Height | 3,806 mm (transport) |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm |
| Turning Radius | 8.205 m (outside front wheels, unbraked) |
Typical Applications
- Utility trenching and pipe-laying for water, sewer, and telecommunications contractors
- General civil construction and site preparation on residential and light commercial projects
- Council and local government road maintenance and drainage work
- Material handling and loading on landscaping and small earthworks sites
