Front Wheel Assembly for Caterpillar 416-438C Backhoes | 9R1572

Fits Models At A Glance:

• Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders: 416, 416B, 416C, 426, 426B, 426C, 428, 428B, 428C, 436, 436C, 438C

Key Notes:

• Part Number: 9R1572 (Caterpillar reference 9R-1572)
• Position: Front Wheel
• Likely Drive Type: Four wheel drive front - see the note below before ordering
• Material: Structural and alloy steel
• Weight: 56.0 lbs.
• Condition: Aftermarket replacement part
• Application: Replaces the front wheel on Caterpillar 416 through 438C backhoe loaders
• Shipping Restrictions: Ships to the lower 48 US states only
• Note: MEASURE YOUR RIM DIAMETER BEFORE ORDERING. Caterpillar publishes no dimensions for this wheel and its machine list does not separate two wheel drive from four. At 56 lbs this sits in the four wheel drive weight class - a 16 in two wheel drive front runs closer to 39 lbs - and a dealer handling the physical part measured it at roughly 20 in across, matching the 513 mm outside diameter of a confirmed four wheel drive rim. A 16 in rim means two wheel drive and takes a different part. Caterpillar has marked this number DISCONTINUED with no replacement published. Wheel only; tire, valve, studs and nuts are not included.

Common Use Case or Symptoms:

Fit this when the front rim on an older backhoe is cracked around the stud holes, corroded at the bead or bent out of true - on a driven front axle the wheel takes torque as well as load, and elongated stud holes are the sign it has been loose long enough to matter.

Why Choose Broken Tractor?

• ✅ Gone From The Dealer Books: Caterpillar has retired this number without naming anything to take its place, which is a hard stop for an owner of a working 428C.
• ✅ Heavier Than Its Neighbour: 56 lbs against 39 lbs for the other front wheel covering these same machines - the weight gap is what separates the two rim diameters.
• ✅ Original Through C Series: 416 and 426 through the 438C, covering the machines least well served by the dealer network today.