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Caterpillar 440

Configuration: Standard stick hoe, OROPS, AWD, autoshift transmission, single tilt loader with 1.34 m³ GP pin-on bucket (bolt-on edge), 610 mm severe-duty hoe bucket, 340/80-18 front and 500/70-24 rear tires.

24 sourced values · Sources: Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length7,867 mm
BOverall height2,769 mm
CWheelbase2,215 mm
DGround clearance316 mm
EOverall width2,415 mm
FTrack gauge / tread2,016 mm

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight9,910 kg
Published: 9,910 kg
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Estimated, for the stated configuration (21,848 lb). Maximum (ROPS capacity) 13 300 kg.

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length7,867 mm
Published: 7,867 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader on ground, standard stick, 1.34 m³ GP pin-on bucket. Transport length 7822 mm.
Overall width2,415 mm
Published: 2,415 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Overall width.
Overall height2,769 mm
Published: 2,769 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to top of cab/canopy. Transport height 4052 mm.
Wheelbase2,215 mm
Published: 2,215 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
AWD.
Track gauge / tread2,016 mm
Published: 2,016 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Front wheel tread gauge; rear 1814 mm.
Ground clearance316 mm
Published: 316 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
At left-hand step (AWD guard 312 mm).
Turning radiusNot publishedCat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Turning radius not published; turning circle AWD outside front wheels 8.33 m (inner wheel not braked).
Transport height4,052 mm
Published: 4,052 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard stick. E-stick 4061 mm.

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, rigid frame AWD
Published: Wheeled, rigid frame AWD
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)4
Published: 4
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire sizeFront 340/80-18, rear 500/70-24
Published: Front 340/80-18, rear 500/70-24
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Travel speeds quoted with 19.5x24 rear tires.

Ground pressure

SpecValueSource
Ground pressureNot publishedCat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document. Front axle rating: static 22 936 kg, dynamic 9174 kg.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document. Rear axle rating: static 22 936 kg, dynamic 9174 kg.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelCat C3.6
Published: Cat C3.6
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Electronic turbo intercooled, 95 kW (127 hp) rating.
Net power86 kW
Published: 86 kW
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1349 net at 2,200 rpm (115 hp); ISO 9249 86 kW. Net peak 88 kW.
Gross power97 kW
Published: 97 kW
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995 at 2,200 rpm (130 hp); ISO 14396 95 kW.
Displacement3.6 L
Published: 3.6 L
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
220 in³.
Rated speed2,200 rpm
Published: 2,200 rpm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow220 L/min
Published: 220 L/min
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Variable-flow axial piston pump at 2,200 rpm (58.1 gal/min).
System / relief pressure≈ 26.2 MPa
Published: 26,200 kPa
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
System pressure, backhoe and loader (3,800 psi).

Performance

SpecValueSource
Max travel speed40.1 km/h
Published: 40.1 km/h
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
6th gear, autoshift (24.9 mph); 2WD, 19.5x24 rear tires.
Max digging depth4,718 mm
Published: 4,718 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE maximum, standard stick. E-stick extended 5859 mm.
Max reach (at ground)6,210 mm
Published: 6,210 mm
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
From swing pivot at ground line, standard stick (from rear axle centerline 7462 mm).
Rated / lift capacity3,983 kg
Published: 3,983 kg
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader lift capacity at maximum height, 1.34 m³ GP pin-on bucket. Lift breakout 52 587 N; hoe bucket dig force 75 129 N (standard stick); loader dump height at max angle 2711 mm.
Bucket capacity1.34 m³
Published: 1.34 m³
Cat 440 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8167-02 (10-2025); Cat C3.6, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final (environmental section also cites EU Stage V; intro text says Stage IV). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader GP pin-on bucket, SAE rated.

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