Cat 430 vs Cat 432

The Cat 432 is the heavier machine, at 8.44 t against 8.19 t, and the Cat 430 has more power (80 kW against 70 kW).

The Cat 430 is ahead on: more power, more torque, digs deeper, reaches further, reaches higher, lifts or carries more, faster, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Cat 432 is ahead on: dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, more digging or pushing force.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 430 and the Cat 432 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 430	Cat 432
Operating weight	8,188 kg	8,444 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	88 kW+17%	75 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	486 Nm+22%	397 Nm
Max dig depthHigher is better	4.612 m+7%	4.298 m
Reach at ground level, from slew centreHigher is better	6.032 m+7%	5.651 m
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better	2.758 m	2.78 m+1%
Maximum hinge pin heightHigher is better	3.488 m+1%	3.462 m
Shovel capacityHigher is better	0.96 m³	1.03 m³+7%
Tipping load at breakout pointHigher is better	7,081 kg+6%	6,674 kg
Shovel breakout forceHigher is better	50 kN	60 kN+20%
Top speedHigher is better	41 km/h+3%	40 km/h
Overall widthLower is better	2.248 m+4%	2.352 m
Cab roof heightLower is better	2.815 m	2.822 m
Total travel length	7.304 m	5.731 m

All specifications

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Differences only(64)

FigureCat 430 Cat 432

Dimensions

Overall length (loader on ground)7.273 mNot published

Total travel length7.304 m5.731 m

Total travel height3.845 mOverall transport height, standard stick3.806 mOverall transportation height

Cab roof height2.815 mHeight to top of cab/canopy2.822 mHeight to top of cab/canopy

Height to top of exhaust stack2.72 m2.715 m

Rear axle centreline to front grille2.706 m2.705 m

Wheelbase2.2 m2.2 m2WD/AWD

Overall width2.248 m2.352 m

Shovel width (GP shovel)2.262 m2.406 m

Height to loader hinge pin (transport)0.378 mNot published

Ground clearance (LH step)0.316 mNot published

Ground clearance (AWD guard)0.312 mNot published

Ground clearance (485 kg counterweight)0.289 mNot published

Front wheel tread gauge1.895 mNot published

Rear wheel tread gauge1.728 mNot published

Turning circle, outside front wheels8.205 mInner wheel not braked8.205 mAWD, inner wheel not braked

Turning circle, outside widest loader bucket10.745 mInner wheel not braked10.745 mAWD, inner wheel not braked

Overall length in roading positionNot published5.744 m

Stabilisers

Stabiliser spread, operating (centre)3.31 mNot published

Stabiliser spread, operating (outside)3.77 m2.352 m

Rear frame width2.322 mNot published

Backhoe performance

Max dig depth4.612 mSAE maximum, standard stick4.298 mSAE maximum, 4.3 m standard stick

Max dig depth (E-stick extended)5.862 mSAE maximum, extendible stick extendedNot published

Digging depth, 2440 mm flat bottom4.262 mNot published

Digging depth, 610 mm flat bottom4.587 mNot published

Reach at ground level, from slew centre6.032 m5.651 m

Reach at ground level, from slew centre (E-stick extended)7.217 mNot published

Reach from rear axle centreline at ground line7.122 m6.741 m

Max load-over height4.027 mLoading height, standard stick3.991 mLoading height, standard stick

Loading reach1.859 m1.69 m

Maximum operating height (backhoe)6.081 m5.665 m

Bucket tearout force72 kN63 kN

Dipper tearout force45 kN43 kN

Swing arc180°180°

Bucket rotation205°205°

Max dig depth (manufacturer's maximum)Not published4.778 m4.3 m standard stick

Max dig depth (4.9 m E-stick extended)Not published5.665 mSAE maximum

Digging depth, 2400 mm flat bottomNot published3.915 m

Digging depth, 600 mm flat bottomNot published4.255 m

Reach at ground level, from slew centre (4.9 m E-stick extended)Not published7.079 m

Loader performance

Shovel capacity0.96 m³GP bucket, SAE rated, pin-on1.03 m³MP bucket, SAE rated (GP bucket 1.0 m³)

Lift capacity to full height3,280 kg3,488 kg

Shovel breakout force50 kN60 kN

Lift breakout force50 kN53 kN

Tipping load at breakout point7,081 kg6,674 kg

Dump height with standard bucket2.758 m2.78 m

Maximum hinge pin height3.488 m3.462 m

Dump angle at full height44°45°

Dump reach at maximum angle0.807 m0.732 m

Maximum bucket rollback at ground level36°39°

Loader digging depth0.07 m0.132 m

Grille to bucket cutting edge, carry position1.48 m1.471 m

Maximum operating height (loader)4.356 m4.365 m

Weight

Operating weight8,188 kg8,444 kg

Operating weight (maximum, ROPS capacity)11,000 kg11,000 kg

Operating weight (minimum)7,525 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelCat C3.6, electronic turbo, intercooled86 kW (115 hp) ratingCat 3054C, mechanical turbo, 74.5 kW

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage VTier 2 equivalent (3054C); Tier 3 equivalent (optional C4.4)

Displacement3.6 L4.4 L

Bore98 mm105 mm

Stroke120 mm127 mm

Gross power88 kW (118 hp)SAE J1995 at 2,200 rpm75 kW (102 hp)

Gross power (ISO 14396)86 kW (115 hp)At 2,200 rpm74.5 kW (101 hp)At 2,200 rpm, both engines

Net power80 kW (107 hp)70 kW (95 hp)

Max torque486 NmNet, SAE J1349; 41% torque rise at 1,400 rpm397 Nm

Transmission

TransmissionPower shift 4F/3R (standard); 6F/3R power shift optional, with or without LTCPowershift 4F/3R (standard); 6F/3R auto-shift optional, with or without lock-up torque converter

Top speed41 km/h40 km/h

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemClosed center; variable-flow axial piston pumpClosed center; variable-flow axial piston pump

Pump flow187 L/minAt 2,200 rpm187 L/minAt 2,200 rpm

Max pressure250 bar250 barSystem pressure, backhoe and loader

Tyres

Front tyres340/80-1812.5/80-18 SGL

Rear tyres500/70-2416.9-28

Service capacities

Fuel tank160 L160 L

Engine oil, with filter9 L9 L

Cooling system18 LWith air conditioning18 LWith A/C

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)19 L19 L

Hydraulic system, with tank95 L95 L

Hydraulic tank42 L42 L

Transmission, power shuttle (AWD)18 LNot published

Transmission, power shift (AWD)19 L19 L

Rear axle16 L16 L

Front axle (AWD)11 L11 L

Final drive, front (each)0.7 L0.7 L

Final drive, rear (each)1.7 L1.7 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursor 12 months500 hoursor 12 months

Transmission oil1,000 hours1,000 hours

Axle oil1,000 hours1,000 hours

Hydraulic oil3,000 hoursWith Cat HYDO Advanced 103,000 hoursWith Cat HYDO Advanced 10

Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELC, or 72 months12,000 hoursCat ELC, or 72 months

Sources: Cat 430 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8245-03 (North America) · Cat 432 Backhoe Loader spec sheet AEHQ8258-01 (05-2020), AME / CIS / ANZP / SEA

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 430Cat 432Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 430 vs Cat 432: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

By operating weight the Cat 432 is the biggest at 8.44 t, then the Cat 430 at 8.19 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

The Cat 430: Cat 430 88 kW (118 hp), Cat 432 75 kW (102 hp) (gross power), a 17% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

The Cat 430: Cat 430 4.612 m, Cat 432 4.298 m (max dig depth), a 7% difference.

Which reaches further, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

The Cat 430: Cat 430 6.032 m, Cat 432 5.651 m (reach at ground level, from slew centre), a 7% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

The Cat 432: Cat 430 0.96 m³, Cat 432 1.03 m³ (shovel capacity), a 7% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

The Cat 430: Cat 430 7,081 kg, Cat 432 6,674 kg (tipping load at breakout point), a 6% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 430 or Cat 432?

The Cat 430: Cat 430 2.248 m, Cat 432 2.352 m (overall width), a 4% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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