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Ship a Caterpillar 440 backhoe loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 440 measures 25 ft 10 in long, 8 ft 0 in wide and 9 ft 1 in high at 29,321 lbs (7.87 m × 2.44 m × 2.77 m, 13,300 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 25 ft 10 in · 7.87 mW 8 ft 0 in · 2.44 mH 9 ft 1 in · 2.77 mWt 29,321 lbs · 13,300 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

✓ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 440 need?

Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 9 ft 1 in tall the machine sits at 10 ft 7 in on an RGN deck and 14 ft 1 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 440 need oversize permits?

No. At 8 ft 0 in travel width and 29,321 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a Caterpillar 440 be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 440 for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 440?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this backhoe loader ships

1. Equipment match: Step deck · Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014: 130 hp (97 kW)
Engine Model: C3.6 95 kW (127 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014: 130 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396: 127 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349: 115 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249: 115 hp
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1349: 118 hp
Net Peak Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249: 118 hp

Backhoe

Dig Depth - Standard: 15.5 ft

Weights

Operating Weight - Maximum: 29321 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated*: 21848 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity: 29321 lb
Counterweight: 1102 lb
Cab - ROPS/FOPS: 536 lb
Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On): +80 kg (+176 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On): +214 kg (+472 lb)
Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On): +290 kg (+639 lb)

Transmission

Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st: 3.7 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd: 5.8 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd: 7.6 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th: 12.1 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th: 16.8 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th: 24.9 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st: 3.7 mile/h
Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd: 7.6 mile/h

Axle Ratings

Front Axle, AWD - Static: 50565 lb
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic: 20225 lb
Rear Axle - Static: 50565 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic: 20225 lb

Hydraulic System

Type: Closed Center
Pump Type: Variable Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm: 58.1 gpm
System Pressure - Backhoe: 3800 psi
System Pressure - Loader: 3800 psi

Steering

Type: Front Wheel
Power Steering: Hydrostatic HMU
Bore: 3.35 in
Stroke: 9.29 in
Rod Diameter: 1.65 in
Axle Oscillation: 11°
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Front Wheels: 27.33 ft
Turning Circle - AWD (inner wheel not braked) - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket: 37.75 ft

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System with Cab Heater: 6 gal (US)
Fuel Tank: 42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter: 2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): 5 gal (US)
Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift: 4.8 gal (US)
Rear Axle (Center Housing): 4.4 gal (US)
Front Axle (Center Housing): 2.9 gal (US)
Planetaries: 0.2 gal (US)

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