Caterpillar 446
Series: Caterpillar Loader Backhoe
The Caterpillar 446 is a model in the Caterpillar Loader Backhoe series. The engine delivers 104.4 hp (70.8 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,401.6 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The wheelbase measures 2,234.2 mm. Ground clearance is 332.2 mm. The tank holds 125.3 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The pump delivers 162 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 154.1 litres. Working pressure is 199.9 bar. The cooling system holds 30.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 3,114. The Caterpillar Loader Backhoe series covers 36 models. Rated output within it ranges from 68 to 138.9 hp; the 446 sits in the middle of that range with 104.4 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 444E below it with 103.4 hp and the 446B above it with 111.5 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | 3,114correct |
|---|---|
| Power | 104.4 hp (70.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,401.6 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
| Coolant capacity | 30.3 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 2,234.2correct |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 332.2correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | powershift transmissioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 4correct |
| System voltage | 12 Vcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 162 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 154.1 lcorrect |
| Hydraulic pressure | 199.9correct |
| Fuel tank capacity | 125.3 lcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Caterpillar 446 have?
The Caterpillar 446 delivers 104 hp.
What engine does the Caterpillar 446 have?
4 cylinders, 4,402 cm³ displacement.
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