Backhoe Loaders
Cat 444
Operating Weight
9,606kg
Power
74.5kW (99.9hp)
Digging Depth
4,331mm

Caterpillar has a well proven history in the construction equipment industry and has been producing the highest quality machines for 90 years, making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. For 30 years Caterpillar has produced the British built backhoe loader. From the A Series to this new F2 Series we have done our best to produce a machine that is designed with the operator in mind, providing reliability, power and a quality operator environment. We have combined 30 years of passion, expertise and experience to create the latest Backhoe Loader offering from Caterpillar, the F2.
Specifications
Operating Weight
9,606kg
Power
74.5kW (99.9hp)
Digging Depth
4,331mm
Specifications
Engine
Power - Net
70kW
Engine - Standard Offering Tier 2 Equivalent
Bore
105mm
Displacement
4.4l
Engine
3054C 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
71 kW/96 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
70 kW/95 hp
Note
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To
2286m
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396
74.5 kW/101 hp
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995
75 kW/102 hp
Stroke
127mm
Torque Rise (net)
31% @ 1,400 rpm
Torque Rise (net) - SAE J1349 Net
397N·m
Engine - Optional Offering Tier 3 Equivalent
Bore
105mm
Displacement
4.4l
Engine
C4.4 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo Intercooled
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
70 kW/95 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
69 kW/94 hp
Note
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To
2286m
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396
74.5 kW/101 hp
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995
76 kW/104 hp
Stroke
127mm
Torque Rise (net)
32% @ 1,400 rpm
Torque Rise (net) - SAE J1349 Net
398N·m
Transmission - Auto-Shift Transmission (Standard)
Forward - 1st
6km/h
Forward - 2nd
10km/h
Forward - 3rd
12km/h
Forward - 4th
20km/h
Forward - 5th
27km/h
Forward - 6th
40km/h
Reverse - 1st
6km/h
Reverse - 2nd
12km/h
Reverse - 3rd
27km/h
Axle Ratings
Front Axle - Dynamic
9186kg
Front Axle - Static
22964kg
Rear Axle - Dynamic
9186kg
Rear Axle - Static
22964kg
Transmission - Auto-Shift Transmission with Lock-Up Torque Converter (Optional)
Forward - 1st
6km/h
Forward - 2nd
10km/h
Forward - 3rd
12km/h
Forward - 4th
20km/h
Forward - 5th
27km/h
Forward - 6th
40km/h
Reverse - 1st
6km/h
Reverse - 2nd
12km/h
Reverse - 3rd
27km/h
Weights
4.3 m Extendible Stick - Excluding Front Counterweight
199kg
4.9 m Extendible Stick - Excluding Front Counterweight
355kg
Air Conditioning
Standard
All-Wheel Drive
Standard
Auto-Shift Transmission
Standard
Cab - ROPS/FOPS
Standard
Counterweights - Maximum
115kg
Loader, IT with Quick Coupler
185kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - GP
115kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - MP
115kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP
0kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP
0kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - GP
115kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - MP
115kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP
0kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP
0kg
MP Bucket (1.3 m³/1.7 yd³) - with Fold-over Forks
1020kg
MP Bucket (1.3 m³/1.7 yd³) - without Fold-over Forks
841kg
Note
Machine Configuration – Standard LRC 74.5 kW Engine; 4.3 m standard stick hoe; standard cab with A/C; AWD autoshift transmission; 1.3 m³; MP loader bucket; 610 mm standard duty hoe bucket; 440/80R28 tires; no counterweight; 80 kg operator; full fuel tank.
Operating Weight
9543kg
Operating Weight - Maximum
11500kg
Operating Weight - Nominal
9543kg
Operating Weight - ROPS Capacity - Maximum
11500kg
Ride Control
15kg
Total Gross Weight Not to Exceed
11500kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Capacity @ 2,200 rpm
187l/min
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
System Pressure - Backhoe
250bar
System Pressure - Loader
250bar
Type
Closed Center
Steering
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Bore
85mm
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Rod Diameter
42mm
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Stroke
117mm
AWD Cylinder, one (1) Double-acting - Axle Oscillation
±8°
Power Steering
Hydrostatic
Turning Circle (28" Tires) - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels
9.8m
Turning Circle (28" Tires) - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket
12.59m
Type
Front Wheel
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System - A/C
17.5l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
19l
Engine Oil - With Filter
9l
Front Axle
14l
Front Axle - Planetaries
1.7l
Fuel Tank
160l
Hydraulic System
95l
Hydraulic Tank
42l
Rear Axle
16l
Rear Axle - Planetaries
1.7l
Transmission (Powershift) - AWD
19l
Transmission
Note
Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 440/80R28 rear tires and LRC 74.5 kW engine.
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