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Sell Your Caterpillar 440 Backhoe Loader
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What Is Your CAT 440 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 440 at $45,500–$100,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
Low
High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $83,000–$100,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $69,000–$83,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $57,000–$69,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $45,500–$55,000 |
Check the full CAT 440 spec sheet.
CAT 440 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Caterpillar C3.6 115 hp
- Operating weight
- 21,848 lb
- Size class
- Standard
- Years produced
- 2018-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 15.5 ft
- Fuel tank
- 42 gal
Checked against 440 (07 series).
Full CAT 440specifications →Which CAT 440 Do You Have?
The CAT 440 was built from 2018 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your CAT 440
Seen most often on a CAT 440; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Enclosed cab with AC
- Center pivot
- Power shift transmission
- Load sensing hydraulics
Popular attachments
- Hydraulic breaker
- Hydraulic thumb
- Grapple bucket
- Auger drive
How the CAT 440 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 440 | 21,848 lb | 115 | 15.5 ft | $45,500–$100,000 |
| John Deere 410L | 17,786 lb | 114 | 16.8 ft | $41,000–$90,000 |
| Case 590SN | 21,500 lb | 110 | 15.49 ft | $39,000–$85,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the John Deere 410L, the CAT 440 is 4,062 lb heavier, has 1 more hp and has 1.3 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Case 590SN, the CAT 440 is 348 lb heavier, has 5 more hp and has 0.01 ft more max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's backhoes lineup, the next size down is the CAT 430 and the next size up is the CAT 450.
Hours on a Used Backhoe Loader
Working life, backhoe loader: about 5,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CAT 440 still made?
Yes. The CAT 440 has been built since 2018.
What is the CAT 440 used for?
The CAT 440 is mostly put to work on heavy construction, quarrying, mining, large excavation.