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444 Backhoe Loader
444
Side Shift Backhoe Loaders
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™.
Power - Net
95 hp/70 kW
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
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
70 kW/95 hp
Key Features
Proven Cat® Engine 
Operator Comfort and Control
Excavator Style Boom
Powerful and Efficient Hydraulics
Power Management Modes
Product Link™
Specifications
Metric
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Imperial
Engine 
Power - Net
95 hp
70 kW
Engine - Standard Offering Tier 2 Equivalent
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
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
70 kW/95 hp
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To
7500 ft
2286 m
Torque Rise (net)
31% @ 1,400 rpm
Bore
4.1 in
105 mm
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995
75 kW/102 hp
Engine
3054C 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249
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.
Engine - Optional Offering Tier 3 Equivalent
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
Torque Rise (net) - SAE J1349 Net
294 lbf
398 N·m
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349
69 kW/94 hp
Bore
4.1 in
105 mm
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396
74.5 kW/101 hp
Torque Rise (net)
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.
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995
76 kW/104 hp
Displacement
269 in³
4.4 l
Engine
C4.4 74.5 kW Mechanical Turbo Intercooled
Stroke
5 in
127 mm
Transmission - Auto-Shift Transmission (Standard)
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
Axle Ratings
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
Transmission - Auto-Shift Transmission with Lock-Up Torque Converter (Optional)
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
Weights
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
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
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - MP
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.
Total Gross Weight Not to Exceed
25353 lb
11500 kg
Minimum Counterweight Recommendations - Standard Stick - Loader Bucket - No QC - GP
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
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
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
Air Conditioning
Standard
Hydraulic System
System Pressure - Loader
3626 psi
250 bar
System Pressure - Backhoe
3626 psi
250 bar
Pump Capacity @ 2,200 rpm
49.4 gpm
187 L/min
Type
Closed Center
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Steering
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°
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
Power Steering
Hydrostatic
Service Refill Capacities
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
Transmission
Note
Travel speeds of backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 440/80R28 rear tires and LRC 74.5 kW engine.
Equipment
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Width
36 in/914 mm
Capacity
10.2 ft³/290 l
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5037.5 lb/ft/6830 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Reduction
