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2000-2025
4.88 m Backhoe digging depth
4,027.91 kg Breakout force
4.3 m Extended backhoe dump height
57.42 kw Gross power
2.65 m Loader dump height
7,502 kg Operating weight

A reach-focused backhoe loader with strong hydraulics, the Cat 424 delivers extended digging performance in a more manageable size than the 422. With up to 5.91 m extended digging depth and load-sensing hydraulics pushing 139.29 lpm, it’s built for utilities, trenching, and medium-scale site prep.

Gross power 57.42 kW

Extended backhoe digging depth up to 5.91 m

Loader breakout force ~4,028 kg

Hydraulic flow 139.29 lpm

Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m

Operating weight ~7,502 kg

Operating weight ~7,502 kg

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 2

Market average

AED 228,000

Starting from

AED 115,000

Cat 424 Technical specifications

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

4.88 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

5.64 m

Loader

Breakout force

4027.91 kg

Loader digging depth

7.87 cm

Loader dump height

2.65 m

Loader dump reach

0.82 m

General

Bucket capacity

0.99 cu m

Bucket width

226 cm

Engine model

3054B

Max speed forward

31.86 kph

Operating weight

7,502 kg

Transmission type

Powershuttle

Attachments

Bucket digging force

5316.11 kg

Engine

Displacement

4200.01 cu cm

Gross power

57.42 kw

Net power

55.18 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Power measured @

2,200 rpm

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

5.91 m

Extended backhoe dump height

4.3 m

Extended backhoe dump reach

2.77 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

6.68 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

12.5/80x18,10PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR

Rear tires size

16.9x28,10PR / 16.9x28,10PR

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

128.31 liter

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

2.93 m

Overall Length

5.76 m

Overall Width

2.41 m

Turning radius

5.36 m

Wheelbase

2.1 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

31.86 kph

Number of forward gears

4

Number of reverse gears

4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

139.29 lpm

Pump type

Closed center, load sensing

Relief valve pressure

207 bar

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Cat 424 expert review

Reviewed by Marcis V. on January 29, 2026

Overview

The Cat 424 targets contractors who need extended digging reach without stepping into the heavier footprint of the 422. Powered by the Cat 3054B engine producing 57.42 kW, it delivers up to 5.91 m of extended digging depth alongside closed-center, load-sensing hydraulics flowing at 139.29 lpm.

Pros Long extended digging reach, very high hydraulic flow, manageable operating weight for its capability.
Cons Wide turning radius, older platform compared to newer Cat backhoes.

Efficiency

With a 7,502 kg operating weight and around 4,028 kg of loader breakout, the Cat 424 balances stability with mobility. A 0.99 cu m bucket supports fast material handling, while 4.3 m extended dump height helps clear spoil efficiently.

In Cabin

Controls are straightforward with powershuttle transmission and load-sensing hydraulics providing smooth response. Comfort is functional with good visibility but fewer modern conveniences.

In Comparison

Compared with the Cat 420, the 424 offers more reach and hydraulic flow. Against the Cat 422, it delivers similar digging capability in a more manageable size.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Cat 424 suits contractors prioritizing digging depth and hydraulic performance, priced between AED 115,000 and 228,000.

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Cat 424 owner rating

Cat 424 Backhoe loaders [2000-2025]

2000-2025

Overall rating

Based on 2 ratings

4.0
performance

4.0

comfort

4.5

fuel efficiency

4.5

safety

4.5

features

4.0

5 stars

0 %

4 stars

100 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Long reach reduces repositioning when digging utility trenches.
Cons
Wide turning radius makes tight sites slower to work.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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Cat 424 similar models

Highlight differences
Cat 424D
424D
Cat 420D
420D
Cat 422E
422E
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 4.88 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.42 mm
Backhoe digging depth 4.94 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.64 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.67 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height 3.63 m
Backhoe dump height -
Bucket rotation -
Bucket rotation 205 degrees
Bucket rotation -
Years 2000-2025
Years 2001-2025
Years 2006-2025
Market Average AED 228,000
Market Average AED 692,000
Market Average AED 495,000
Price AED 115,000
Price AED 235,000
Price AED 287,000
Loader
Breakout force 4,027.91 kg
Breakout force 4,598.93 kN
Breakout force 4,078.89 kg
Loader digging depth 7.87 cm
Loader digging depth 13.72 mm
Loader digging depth 9.14 cm
Loader dump height 2.65 m
Loader dump height -
Loader dump height 2.62 m
Loader dump reach 0.82 m
Loader dump reach 0.85 mm
Loader dump reach -
General
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.99 m3
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket width 226 cm
Bucket width -
Bucket width 240 cm
Engine model 3054B
Engine model -
Engine model 3054C
Max speed forward 31.86 kph
Max speed forward 32.83 kph
Max speed forward 40.07 kph
Operating weight 7,502 kg
Operating weight 9,799 kg
Operating weight 10,200 kg
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type Powershuttle
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 2,896.19 kg
Lifting capacity -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Attachments
Bucket digging force 5,316.11 kg
Bucket digging force 6,673.26 kN
Bucket digging force -
Engine
Displacement 4,200.01 cu cm
Displacement 3,982.07 cu cm
Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm
Gross power 57.42 kw
Gross power 65.62 kw
Gross power 58.17 kw
Net power 55.18 kw
Net power 63.39 kw
Net power 56.67 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Max torque -
Max torque 344.37 Nm
Max torque -
Bore -
Bore 10.16 cm
Bore -
Stroke -
Stroke 12.7 cm
Stroke -
Torque rise -
Torque rise 27 %
Torque rise 0.24 %
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.91 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.52 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.97 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.3 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.18 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.33 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.77 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.65 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.68 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.68 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.61 m
Cab ROPS -
Cab ROPS SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994
Cab ROPS -
Brake system -
Brake system Inboard, oil-immersed
Brake system -
Cab sound -
Cab sound ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Cab sound -
Exterior sound -
Exterior sound SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)
Exterior sound -
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 12.5/80x18,10PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR
Front tires size (2WD) 11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR
Front tires size (2WD) -
Rear tires size 16.9x28,10PR / 16.9x28,10PR
Rear tires size 19.5x24,10PR / 19.5L24,10PR
Rear tires size -
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 128.31 liter
Fuel cap 128.31 liter
Fuel cap 145.34 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 79.49 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 38.23 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 15.14 liter
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 11.36 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 16.28 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 18.55 liter
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 2.93 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Overall Length 5.76 m
Overall Length 6.98 m
Overall Length 5.79 m
Overall Width 2.41 m
Overall Width 2.38 m
Overall Width 2.38 m
Turning radius 5.36 m
Turning radius 5.36 m
Turning radius -
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Wheelbase 2.1 mm
Wheelbase 2.23 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.3 cm
Ground clearance -
Transmission
Max speed reverse 31.86 kph
Max speed reverse 32.83 kph
Max speed reverse 40.07 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 139.29 lpm
Pump flow cap 163.13 lpm
Pump flow cap 125.28 lpm
Pump type Closed center, load sensing
Pump type -
Pump type Variable flow, axial piston
Relief valve pressure 207 bar
Relief valve pressure 227.54 bar
Relief valve pressure 15.65 bar
Circuit type -
Circuit type Closed center, load sensing
Circuit type -
Operational specifications
Arm crowding force -
Arm crowding force 3,897.72 kN
Arm crowding force -
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 7.57 liter
Engine oil cap -

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