| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| Caterpillar 428 Engine | |
| Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Caterpillar 428 Transmission | |
| 4-speed power shuttle | |
| Caterpillar 428 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 75 hp 55.9 kW |
| Engine (net) | 70 hp 52.2 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Wet disc brakes | |
| Four-post ROPS. Cab optional with available air-conditioning. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 21.9 gal 82.9 L |
| Hydraulic system | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | closed center |
| Capacity | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Pressure | 2700 psi 186.2 bar |
| Pump flow | 28.5 gpm 107.9 lpm |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 83 inches 210 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 81 inches 205 cm |
| Weight | 15350 lbs 6962 kg |
| Front tire | 9-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 189 inches 480 cm |
| Dump angle | 45 inches 114 cm |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| 426 Backhoe Loader published in 1988, by Caterpillar | |
| 428 Side Shift Backhoe Loader published in 1987, by Caterpillar |
| Page information | |
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| This machine's data modified on May 7, 2026 | |
| https://catpublications.com/ - Official operator manuals from Caterpillar. |