CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar 426B
Specialized
- power
- 79 hp
- displacement
- 243 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Specialized
Caterpillar 426B vs Caterpillar D8
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CaterpillarModel B
Caterpillar D8
Tractor
- power
- 115 hp
- displacement
- 1,246 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 6
CaterpillarCaterpillar 426B
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar D8
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ D8 higher · +36 hp (+46%)426B79 hp
D8115 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
426B is in the 74th percentile; D8 is in the 98th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D8 higher · +1,003 ci (+413%)426B243 ci
D81,246 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
426B is in the 53rd percentile; D8 is in the 99th · 56 models
Cylinders
▲ D8 higher · +2 (+50%)426B4
D86
Median Specialized Tractor4
426B is in the 50th percentile; D8 is in the 99th · 58 models
Forward Gears
▲ D8 higher · +2 (+50%)426B4
D86
Median Specialized Tractor4
426B is in the 50th percentile; D8 is in the 77th · 43 models
426B (A)D8 (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 426B | D8 | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar | Same |
| Model | 3054 | D13000 | — |
| Power Output | 79hp | 115hp | ▲ D8+36 hp · +46% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 850RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | ▲ D8+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 243ci | 1,246ci | ▲ D8+1,003 ci · +413% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 5.8in | ▲ D8+1.9 in · +49% |
| Stroke | 5in | 8in | ▲ D8+3 in · +60% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 274in | 186in | ▲ 426B+88 in · +47% |
| Width | 89in | 101in | ▲ D8+12 in · +13% |
| Height | 107in | 84in | ▲ 426B+23 in · +27% |
| Operating Weight | 14,771lb | 36,520lb | ▲ D8+21,749 lb · +147% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | Caterpillar D8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS canopy or cab (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 74th percentile (79 hp)B · 98th percentile (115 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 53rd percentile (243 ci)B · 99th percentile (1,246 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 99th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 77th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 75th percentile (14,771 lb)B · 99th percentile (36,520 lb)
A · 426BB · D8Median Specialized Tractor