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| Power - Net | 92 hp 68 kW |
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Backhoe Loaders 444
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Power - Net
- 92 hp
- 68 kW
- Operating Weight - Nominal
- 20860 lb
- 9462 kg
- Operating Weight - Maximum
- 25353 lb
- 11500 kg
Overview
TAKE CONTROL IN A CAT® BACKHOE LOADER
The Cat® 444 Backhoe Loader provides a C3.6 Stage V engine, optimal operator comfort and control, interactive display screens, an Excavator Style Boom, powerful and efficient hydraulics, Power Management Modes, and Product Link™.
Benefits
SAVE FUEL
Save up to 10% in fuel with the Cat engine, which is designed to meet the latest emissions standards.
SEAT-MOUNTED CONTROLS
Operate in comfort with ergonomic, seat-mounted electro‑hydraulic controls. These are designed to give you more control over every move.
CHOOSE YOUR SETTINGS
Use the display screen to set your personal operator preferences, so you can work at a pace that suits you, everytime.
Features At A Glance
Product Specifications for 444
Engine - EU Stage V (Standard)
| Stroke | 4.72 in 120 mm |
| Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 | 74 kW/101 hp 74 kW/101 hp |
| Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 | 68 kW/92 hp 68 kW/92 hp |
| Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 322 lbf 436 N·m |
| Torque Rise (net) | 48% @ 1,500 rpm 48% @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emissions | Meets EU Stage V emission standards. Meets EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Bore | 3.86 in 98 mm |
| Note (1) | 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. |
| Displacement | 220 in³ 3.6 l |
| Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 | 68 kW/92 hp 68 kW/92 hp |
| Note (2) | No derating required up to 3048 m altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. No derating required up to 3048 m altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. |
| Engine | C3.6 74.5 kW Electronic Turbo Intercooled C3.6 74.5 kW Electronic Turbo Intercooled |
| Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 | 76 kW/103 hp 76 kW/103 hp |
| Note (3) | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
Engine - EU Stage V (Optional)
| Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 | 82 kW/111 hp 82 kW/111 hp |
| Displacement | 220 in³ 3.6 l |
| Net Torque - SAE J1349 | 358 ft-lb 485 N·m |
| Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 | 76 kW/103 hp 76 kW/103 hp |
| Engine | C3.6 82 kW Electronic Turbo Intercooled C3.6 82 kW Electronic Turbo Intercooled |
| Torque Rise (net) | 48% @ 1,500 rpm 48% @ 1,500 rpm |
| Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 | 84 kW/114 hp 84 kW/114 hp |
| Stroke | 4.72 in 120 mm |
| Note (2) | No derating required up to 3048 m altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. No derating required up to 3048 m altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. |
| Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 | 75 kW/102 hp 75 kW/102 hp |
| Bore | 3.86 in 98 mm |
| Emissions | Meets EU Stage V emission standards. Meets EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (1) | 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. |
| Note (3) | Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
Transmission - Auto-Shift Transmission (Standard)
| Forward - 5th | 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h |
| Reverse - 1st | 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h |
| Forward - 6th | 24.9 mile/h 40 km/h |
| Forward - 1st | 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h |
| Reverse - 2nd | 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h |
| Forward - 2nd | 6.2 mile/h 10 km/h |
| Forward - 3rd | 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h |
| Reverse - 3rd | 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h |
| Forward - 4th | 12.4 mile/h 20 km/h |
Transmission - Auto-Shift Transmission with Lock-Up Torque Converter (Optional)
| Reverse - 1st | 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h |
| Forward - 6th | 24.9 mile/h 40 km/h |
| Reverse - 2nd | 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 |
| Forward - 1st | 3.7 mile/h 6 km/h |
| Forward - 5th | 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h |
| Forward - 3rd | 7.5 mile/h 12 km/h |
| Reverse - 3rd | 16.8 mile/h 27 km/h |
Axle Ratings
| Rear Axle - Static | 50627 lb 22964 kg |
| Front Axle (AWD) - Dynamic | 20252 lb 9186 kg |
| Front Axle (AWD) - Static | 50627 lb 22964 kg |
| Rear Axle - Dynamic | 20252 lb 9186 kg |
Weights
| Operating Weight - Nominal | 20860 lb 9462 kg |
| Operating Weight - Maximum | 25353 lb 11500 kg |
| Counterweights - Maximum | 254 lb 115 kg |
| All-Wheel Drive | Standard Standard |
| Ride Control | 33 lb 15 kg |
| 4.9 m Extendible Stick - Excluding Front Counterweight | 783 lb 355 kg |
| 4.3 m Extendible Stick - Excluding Front Counterweight | 439 lb 199 kg |
| Air Conditioning | 71 lb 32 kg |
| Operating Weight - ROPS Capacity - Maximum | 25353 lb 11500 kg |
| Loader, IT with Quick Coupler | 408 lb 185 kg |
| Operating Weight | 20860 lb 9462 kg |
| MP Bucket (1.3 m³/1.7 yd³) - without Fold-over Forks | 1854 lb 841 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP | 0 lb 0 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - MP | 254 lb 115 kg |
| MP Bucket (1.3 m³/1.7 yd³) - with Fold-over Forks | 2249 lb 1020 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - GP | 254 lb 115 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - IT Loader with QC - MP | 254 lb 115 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP | 0 lb 0 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP | 0 lb 0 kg |
| Cab - ROPS/FOPS | Standard Standard |
| Note | Machine Configuration – HRC 74.5 kW engine; 4.3 m standard stick hoe; standard cab with A/C; AWD auto-shift transmission; 1.3 m³ MP loader bucket; 600 mm standard duty hoe bucket; 440/80R28 tires; no counterweight; 80 kg operator; full fuel tank. Machine Configuration – HRC 74.5 kW engine; 4.3 m standard stick hoe; standard cab with A/C; AWD auto-shift transmission; 1.3 m³ MP loader bucket; 600 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 - IT Loader with QC - GP | 254 lb 115 kg |
| Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Extendible Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP | 0 lb 0 kg |
| Auto-Shift Transmission | Standard Standard |
Hydraulic System
| System Pressure - Backhoe | 3626 psi 250 bar |
| System Pressure - Loader | 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 |
Steering
| AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Bore | 3.3 in 85 mm |
| AWD Cylinder, One (1) Double Acting - Axle Oscillation | 0.31 in 8 mm |
| 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 |
| Turning Circle (28" Tires) - 2WD/AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket | 41.31 ft 12.59 m |
| Turning Circle (28" Tires) - 2WD/AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels | 32.15 ft 9.8 m |
| Type | Front Wheel Front Wheel |
| Power Steering | Hydrostatic Hydrostatic |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 42.3 gal (US) 160 l |
| Engine Oil - With Filter | 2.4 gal (US) 9 l |
| Rear Axle | 4.2 gal (US) 16 l |
| Rear Axle - Planetaries | 0.4 gal (US) 1.7 l |
| Cooling System - A/C | 4.6 gal (US) 17.5 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 11.1 gal (US) 42 l |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid | 5 gal (US) 19 l |
| Hydraulic System | 25.1 gal (US) 95 l |
| Front Axle - Planetaries | 0.4 gal (US) 1.7 l |
| Front Axle | 3.7 gal (US) 14 l |
Transmission
| Note | Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 440/80R28 Rear Tires and HRC 74.4 kW Engine. Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 440/80R28 Rear Tires and HRC 74.4 kW Engine. |
444 Standard Equipment
Cab ROPS and FOPS
- Cab, Standard
Tires/Steering/Brakes
- All Wheel Drive
- 100% Differential Lock
- Hydraulic Boosted Brakes
- Tires 24 inch
Engine/Transmission
- Engine, C3.6 74.5 kW
- Battery, 750 CCA, Standard
- Hinged Radiator Pack
- Auto Idle
- Eco Mode
- Standard Mode
- Standard + Mode
- Transmission Neutralizer
- Transmission, Six Speed Automatic
Controls
- Controls, Electro Hydraulic Seat Mounted
- 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
- Display Screen, Soft Key
- Reversing Alarm
- Stabilizer Alarm
444 Optional Equipment
Cab ROPS and FOPS
- Cab, Deluxe
Tires/Steering/Brakes
- Tires 28 inch
Engine/Transmission
- Engine, C3.6 82 kW
- Battery, 750 CCA, Heavy Duty
- Engine Block Heater
- Transmission, Six Speed with Lock-Up Torque Converter
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
- Counterweight, 240 kg
- Counterweight, 460 kg
Electrical
- Display Screen, Touchscreen
- Product Link Cellular
- Product Link, Dual Mode (cellular and satellite)
- Beacon, Rotating
- Beacon, Strobe
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- Operating Weight - Nominal
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- 9462 kg
- Operating Weight - Maximum
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- 11500 kg
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