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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar 420D
Specialized
- power
- 88.5 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Specialized
Caterpillar 420D vs Caterpillar 426B
CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar 426B
Specialized
- power
- 79 hp
- displacement
- 243 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
CaterpillarCaterpillar 420D
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar 426B
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ 420D higher · +9.5 hp (+12%)420D88.5 hp
426B79 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
420D is in the 85th percentile; 426B is in the 74th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 420D higher · +25 ci (+10%)420D268 ci
426B243 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
420D is in the 62nd percentile; 426B is in the 53rd · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied420D4
426B4
Median Specialized Tractor4
420D is in the 50th percentile; 426B is in the 50th · 58 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied420D4
426B4
Median Specialized Tractor4
420D is in the 50th percentile; 426B is in the 50th · 43 models
420D (A)426B (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 420D | 426B | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | Cat 3054 | 3054 | — |
| Power Output | 88.5hp | 79hp | ▲ 420D+9.5 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 268ci | 243ci | ▲ 420D+25 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 3.9in | ▲ 420D+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power Shuttle | Power shuttle | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 274in | 274in | Same |
| Width | 92.5in | 89in | ▲ 420D+3.5 in · +4% |
| Height | 109in | 107in | ▲ 420D+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 15,763lb | 14,771lb | ▲ 420D+992 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 5.6gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Caterpillar 426B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post ROPS/FOPS | ROPS canopy or cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 85th percentile (88.5 hp)B · 74th percentile (79 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 53rd percentile (243 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 87th percentile (15,763 lb)B · 75th percentile (14,771 lb)
A · 420DB · 426BMedian Specialized Tractor