CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar 426B
Specialized
- power
- 79 hp
- displacement
- 243 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Specialized
Caterpillar 426B vs John Deere 310E
John DeereModel B
John Deere 310E
Specialized
- power
- 76 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
CaterpillarCaterpillar 426B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 310E
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ 426B higher · +3 hp (+4%)426B79 hp
310E76 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
426B is in the 74th percentile; 310E is in the 70th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 310E higher · +33 ci (+14%)426B243 ci
310E276 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
426B is in the 53rd percentile; 310E is in the 82nd · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied426B4
310E4
Median Specialized Tractor4
426B is in the 50th percentile; 310E is in the 50th · 58 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied426B4
310E4
Median Specialized Tractor4
426B is in the 50th percentile; 310E is in the 50th · 43 models
426B (A)310E (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 426B | 310E | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3054 | 4045D | — |
| Power Output | 79hp | 76hp | ▲ 426B+3 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,200RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 243ci | 276ci | ▲ 310E+33 ci · +14% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4.2in | ▲ 310E+0.3 in · +8% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 274in | 279in | ▲ 310E+5 in · +2% |
| Width | 89in | 85.8in | ▲ 426B+3.2 in · +4% |
| Height | 107in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 14,771lb | 12,800lb | ▲ 426B+1,971 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.6gal | 4.3gal | ▲ 426B+1.2 gal · +28% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 310E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS canopy or cab (optional) | ROPS or Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 74th percentile (79 hp)B · 70th percentile (76 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 53rd percentile (243 ci)B · 82nd percentile (276 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 · 75th percentile (14,771 lb)B · 52nd percentile (12,800 lb)
A · 426BB · 310EMedian Specialized Tractor