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 450C
John DeereModel B
John Deere 450C
Industrial
- power
- 70 hp
- displacement
- 219 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
CaterpillarCaterpillar 426B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 450C
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ 426B higher · +9 hp (+13%)426B79 hp
450C70 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
426B is in the 74th percentile; 450C is in the 56th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 426B higher · +24 ci (+11%)426B243 ci
450C219 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
426B is in the 53rd percentile; 450C is in the 43rd · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied426B4
450C4
Median Specialized Tractor4
426B is in the 50th percentile; 450C is in the 50th · 58 models
Forward Gears
▲ 450C higher · +4 (+100%)426B4
450C8
Median Specialized Tractor4
426B is in the 50th percentile; 450C is in the 88th · 43 models
426B (A)450C (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 426B | 450C | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Industrial | — |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere | — |
| Model | 3054 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 79hp | 70hp | ▲ 426B+9 hp · +13% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,500RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 243ci | 219ci | ▲ 426B+24 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 4in | ▲ 450C+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.3in | ▲ 426B+0.7 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shuttle | Partial power shift with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 274in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 89in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 107in | 95.7in | ▲ 426B+11.3 in · +12% |
| Operating Weight | 14,771lb | 14,330lb | ▲ 426B+441 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Track | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5.6gal | 4gal | ▲ 426B+1.5 gal · +38% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar 426B | John Deere 450C | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS canopy or cab (optional) | Four-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 74th percentile (79 hp)B · 56th percentile (70 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 53rd percentile (243 ci)B · 43rd percentile (219 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 75th percentile (14,771 lb)B · 70th percentile (14,330 lb)
A · 426BB · 450CMedian Specialized Tractor