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Caterpillar 426B
The Caterpillar 426B is a backhoe loader built by Caterpillar. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1994. It is very common in the North American used market. About 55% of units have an enclosed cab, 28% of those with air conditioning. Units are fairly standardised (consistency score 78). Typical hours at resale: 5,000–10,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Type | Backhoe Loaders |
| Category | Backhoe Loader |
| Size class | 15-16 ft |
| Built around | 1994 |
| Used-market presence | very common |
| Hours at resale | 5,000–10,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 55% of units |
| Air conditioning | 28% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 78 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Drive | Four Wheel Drive 68% Two Wheel Drive 32% |
|---|---|
| Cab | OROPS 45% EROPS 39% EROPS w AC 15% |
| Ride control | No 100% |
| Stick | Extended 61% Standard 39% |
| Transmission | Standard 95% Powershuttle 5% Powershift 1% |
| Turbocharged | Yes 100% |
Other Caterpillar 426 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 426 | 15-16 ft | 1988 | very common | 46% |
| Caterpillar 426II | 15-16 ft | 1991 | common | 54% |
| Caterpillar 426C | 15-16 ft | 1998 | very common | 59% |
| Caterpillar 426CIT | 15-16 ft | 2000 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 410D | John Deere | 15-16 ft | 1994 | very common | 50% |
| John Deere 410 | John Deere | 15-16 ft | 1980 | very common | 27% |
| John Deere 410E | John Deere | 15-16 ft | 1998 | very common | 52% |
| John Deere 410G | John Deere | 15-16 ft | 2003 | very common | 44% |
| John Deere 410C | John Deere | 15-16 ft | 1988 | very common | 46% |
| Case 590 | Case | 15-16 ft | 1992 | very common | 44% |
| John Deere 410B | John Deere | 15-16 ft | 1984 | common | 42% |
| Case 590SUPER L | Case | 15-16 ft | 1998 | common | 45% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.