Cat 444 Backhoe loaders tech specs
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A high-reach, high-breakout backhoe loader built for serious excavation, the Cat 444 delivers 76.06 kW of gross power with up to 6.58 m extended digging depth and over 6.5 tons of loader breakout force. With high-flow hydraulics and a large 1.38 cu m bucket, it suits utilities, deep trenching, and heavy site prep where reach and material movement matter.
Gross power 76.06 kW
Extended backhoe digging depth up to 6.58 m
Loader breakout force ~6,526 kg
Hydraulic flow 156.32 lpm
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Operating weight ~8,810 kg
Price range AED 189K–444K
Cat 444 Technical specifications
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth
5.39 m
Backhoe dump height
4.02 m
Backhoe reach from swivel
6.07 m
Loader
Breakout force
6526.2 kg
Loader digging depth
17.53 cm
Loader dump height
2.71 m
General
Bucket capacity
1.38 cu m
Bucket width
243 cm
Engine model
3054C
Max speed forward
41.04 kph
Operating weight
8,810 kg
Transmission type
Powershuttle
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap
16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity
14 liter
Fuel cap
187.36 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
38.23 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity
16.28 liter
Transmission fluid cap
20.06 liter
Engine
Displacement
4401.58 cu cm
Gross power
76.06 kw
Net power
73.83 kw
Number of cylinders
4
Power measured @
2,200 rpm
Torque rise
0.31 %
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth
6.58 m
Extended backhoe dump height
4.6 m
Dimensions
Height - top of cab
2.87 m
Overall Length
6.1 m
Overall Width
2.35 m
Turning radius
6 m
Wheelbase
2.23 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse
40.07 kph
Number of forward gears
5
Number of reverse gears
5
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap
156.32 lpm
Pump type
Variable flow, axial piston
Relief valve pressure
17.17 bar
Cat 444 expert review
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Overview
The Cat 444 is aimed at contractors who need maximum reach and breakout in Caterpillar’s mid-to-heavy backhoe class. With 76.06 kW of gross power, up to 6.58 m extended digging depth, and about 6,526 kg of loader breakout, it supports deep trenching and bulk excavation with authority.
Efficiency
A 2.71 m loader dump height supports truck loading, while the 4.6 m extended backhoe dump height improves spoil placement. Strong hydraulics help maintain consistent cycles in compacted ground.
In Cabin
The cab offers Powershuttle transmission with straightforward controls. Comfort is functional rather than refined, with focus on durability and hydraulic performance.
In Comparison
Compared with the Cat 438, the 444 offers far greater reach and breakout. Against the Cat 442, it prioritizes depth and material movement over operator refinement.
Final Verdict
Rated 3 stars, the Cat 444 fits contractors prioritizing reach, breakout, and hydraulic performance, priced between AED 189,000 and 444,000.
Cat 444 owner rating
2006-2011
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