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Backhoe Loaders 444

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Key Specs

Power - Net
95 hp
70 kW
Operating Weight - Nominal
21039 lb
9543 kg
Operating Weight - Maximum
25353 lb
11500 kg

Overview

TAKE CONTROL IN A CAT® BACKHOE LOADER

The Cat® 444 Backhoe Loader provides a proven engine, operator comfort and control, a powershift transmission, an Excavator Style Boom, powerful and efficient hydraulics, three Power Management Modes, and Product Link™.

Product Specifications for 444

Power - Net 95 hp 70 kW
Operating Weight - Nominal 21039 lb 9543 kg
Operating Weight - Maximum 25353 lb 11500 kg
Counterweights - Maximum 254 lb 115 kg
Loader, IT with Quick Coupler 408 lb 185 kg
Operating Weight - ROPS Capacity - Maximum 25353 lb 11500 kg
All-Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4.3 m Extendible Stick - Excluding Front Counterweight 439 lb 199 kg
4.9 m Extendible Stick - Excluding Front Counterweight 783 lb 355 kg
Operating Weight 21039 lb 9543 kg
Ride Control 33 lb 15 kg
MP Bucket (1.3 m³/1.7 yd³) - without Fold-over Forks 1854 lb 841 kg
Cab - ROPS/FOPS Standard Standard
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP 0 lb 0 kg
Note Machine Configuration – Standard LRC 74.5 kW Engine; 4.3 m standard stick hoe; standard cab with A/C; AWD autoshift transmission; 1.3 m³; MP loader bucket; 610 mm standard duty hoe bucket; 440/80R28 tires; no counterweight; 80 kg operator; full fuel tank. Machine Configuration – Standard LRC 74.5 kW Engine; 4.3 m standard stick hoe; standard cab with A/C; AWD autoshift transmission; 1.3 m³; MP loader bucket; 610 mm standard duty hoe bucket; 440/80R28 tires; no counterweight; 80 kg operator; full fuel tank.
Total Gross Weight Not to Exceed 25353 lb 11500 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP 0 lb 0 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - GP 254 lb 115 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP 0 lb 0 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - GP 254 lb 115 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP 0 lb 0 kg
MP Bucket (1.3 m³/1.7 yd³) - with Fold-over Forks 2249 lb 1020 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - MP 254 lb 115 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - MP 254 lb 115 kg
Auto-Shift Transmission Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Torque Rise (net) - SAE J1349 Net 293 lbf 397 N·m
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 74.5 kW/101 hp 74.5 kW/101 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 70 kW/95 hp 70 kW/95 hp
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To 7500 ft 2286 m
Torque Rise (net) 31% @ 1,400 rpm 31% @ 1,400 rpm
Bore 4.1 in 105 mm
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 75 kW/102 hp 75 kW/102 hp
Engine 3054C 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo 3054C 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 71 kW/96 hp 71 kW/96 hp
Stroke 5 in 127 mm
Displacement 269 in³ 4.4 l
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To 7500 ft 2286 m
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 70 kW/95 hp 70 kW/95 hp
Torque Rise (net) - SAE J1349 Net 294 lbf 398 N·m
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 69 kW/94 hp 69 kW/94 hp
Bore 4.1 in 105 mm
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 74.5 kW/101 hp 74.5 kW/101 hp
Torque Rise (net) 32% @ 1,400 rpm 32% @ 1,400 rpm
Note Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator.
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 76 kW/104 hp 76 kW/104 hp
Displacement 269 in³ 4.4 l
Engine C4.4 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo Intercooled C4.4 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo Intercooled
Stroke 5 in 127 mm
Forward - 1st 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h
Reverse - 1st 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h
Reverse - 2nd 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Forward - 5th 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h
Forward - 6th 24.9 mile/h 40 km/h
Reverse - 3rd 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h
Forward - 3rd 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Forward - 2nd 6.2 mile/h 10 km/h
Forward - 4th 12.4 mile/h 20 km/h
Rear Axle - Static 50627 lb 22964 kg
Rear Axle - Dynamic 20252 lb 9186 kg
Front Axle - Static 50627 lb 22964 kg
Front Axle - Dynamic 20252 lb 9186 kg
Forward - 2nd 6.2 mile/h 10 km/h
Forward - 5th 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h
Forward - 1st 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h
Forward - 6th 24.9 mile/h 40 km/h
Forward - 3rd 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Reverse - 3rd 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h
Reverse - 1st 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h
Reverse - 2nd 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h
Forward - 4th 12.4 mile/h 20 km/h
System Pressure - Loader 3626 psi 250 bar
System Pressure - Backhoe 3626 psi 250 bar
Pump Capacity @ 2,200 rpm 49.4 gal/min 187 l/min
Type Closed Center Closed Center
Pump Type Variable-Flow, Axial Piston Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Rod Diameter 1.7 in 42 mm
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Stroke 4.6 in 117 mm
AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Bore 3.3 in 85 mm
AWD Cylinder, one (1) Double-acting - Axle Oscillation ±8° ±8°
Turning Circle (28" Tires) - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels 32.15 ft 9.8 m
Turning Circle (28" Tires) - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket 41.31 ft 12.59 m
Type Front Wheel Front Wheel
Power Steering Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
Cooling System - A/C 4.6 gal (US) 17.5 l
Rear Axle 4.2 gal (US) 16 l
Engine Oil - With Filter 2.4 gal (US) 9 l
Fuel Tank 42.3 gal (US) 160 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 5 gal (US) 19 l
Hydraulic Tank 11.1 gal (US) 42 l
Rear Axle - Planetaries 0.4 gal (US) 1.7 l
Hydraulic System 25.1 gal (US) 95 l
Transmission (Powershift) - AWD 5 gal (US) 19 l
Front Axle 3.7 gal (US) 14 l
Front Axle - Planetaries 0.4 gal (US) 1.7 l
Note Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 440/80R28 rear tires and LRC 74.5 kW engine. Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 440/80R28 rear tires and LRC 74.5 kW engine.

444 Standard Equipment

Cab ROPS and FOPS

  • Cab, Standard

Tires/Steering/Brakes

  • All Wheel Drive
  • All Wheel Steer
  • 100% Differential Lock
  • Hydraulic Boosted Brakes
  • Tires 24 inch

Engine/Transmission

  • Engine Cat 3054C 74.5 kW
  • Battery, 750 CCA, Standard
  • Hinged Radiator Pack
  • Forward-Neutral-Reverse (FNR) on Loader Lever
  • Eco Mode
  • Standard Mode
  • Transmission Neutralizer
  • Transmission, Six Speed Automatic

Controls

  • Controls, Pilot Joysticks
  • Pattern Selector (ISO/SAE)
  • Power Steering, Hydrostatic

Hydraulics

  • Variable Displacement Piston Pump
  • Side Shift Lock
  • Hydraulic Oil Cooler
  • Loader Kickout, Float
  • Loader Kickout, Return to Dig
  • Continuous Flow
  • Programmable Auxiliary Flow

Booms, Sticks and Linkages

  • Stick Standard, 4.3 m
  • Transport Lock, Swing
  • Transport Lock, Boom

Other Attachments

  • External Tool Box
  • Transport Tie Downs

Electrical

  • Product Link Cellular
  • Reversing Alarm
  • Stabilizer Alarm

444 Optional Equipment

Cab ROPS and FOPS

  • Cab, Deluxe

Tires/Steering/Brakes

  • Tires 28 inch

Engine/Transmission

  • Engine C4.4 74.5 kW
  • Battery, 750 CCA, Heavy Duty
  • Engine Block Heater
  • Transmission, Six Speed Automatic with LUTC

Hydraulics

  • Hydraulic Quick Disconnects
  • Hydraulic Lines, One Way
  • Hydraulic Lines, Two Way
  • Powered Side Shift
  • Ride Control

Booms, Sticks and Linkages

  • Stick Extending, 4.3 m
  • Stick Extending, 4.9 m
  • Hoe Quick Coupler, Mechanical
  • Hoe Quick Coupler, Hydraulic
  • Loader Quick Coupler, Hydraulic

Other Attachments

  • Counterweight, 115 kg
  • Front Fenders
  • Street Pads, Stabilizers

Electrical

  • Product Link Satellite
  • Beacon, Rotating
  • Beacon, Strobe

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