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Caterpillar 420D Backhoe Loader

The Caterpillar 420D Backhoe Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for heavy-duty applications. With a robust engine delivering 88 horsepower and a hydraulic system with a pump capacity of 43 gpm, this backhoe loader boasts impressive digging forces and extended reach capabilities. Its dynamic axle ratings, loader bucket capacity, and operating weight make it suitable for various construction, excavation, and loading tasks. Whether digging deep with a backhoe depth of up to 18.1 feet or lifting heavy loads with a loader breakout force of over 10,000 lbs, the Caterpillar 420D is a reliable and efficient equipment choice for demanding job sites.


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General Specifications

Axle Ratings

Dynamic (1)6,983 lbs (3,167 kg)
Dynamic (2)20,418 lbs (9,261 kg)

Backhoe

Bucket Dig Force14,712 lbs (6,673 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended14,586 lbs (6,616 kg)
Bucket Rotation205 degrees
Dig Depth15 ft (4 m)
Dig Depth - Extended18 ft (6 m)
E-Stick Extended (1)18 ft (6 m)
E-Stick Extended (2)22 ft (7 m)
E-Stick Extended (3)14,586 lbs (6,616 kg)
E-Stick Extended (4)6,188 lbs (2,807 kg)
E-Stick Extended (5)4,121 lbs (1,869 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (1)15 ft (4 m)
E-Stick Retracted (2)19 ft (6 m)
E-Stick Retracted (3)14,586 lbs (6,616 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (4)8,421 lbs (3,820 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (5)8,936 lbs (4,053 kg)
Load Height - Extended14 ft (4 m)
Loading Height12 ft (4 m)
Loading Reach6 ft (2 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended3 ft (1 m)
Reach from Swing Pivot19 ft (6 m)
Reach From Swivel 19 ft (6 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended22 ft (7 m)
Stick Dig Force8,593 lbs (3,898 kg)
Stick Lift at 2440 mm (8 ft)10,538 lbs (4,780 kg)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1 ft (0 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab9 ft (3 m)
Transport Length23 ft (7 m)
Transport Width8 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore4 in (10 cm)
Displacement243 cu in (3,982 cu cm)
Gross Power88 hp (66 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J199588 hp (66 kw)
Net Peak Torque - 1400 rpm - Standard - SAE J1349254 lbs ft (344 nm)
Net Power85 hp (63 kw)
Net Power - SAE J134985 hp (63 kw)
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - Standard27%
Number of Cylinders4
Power Measured @2200 rpm
Stroke5 in (13 cm)

Hydraulic System

4WD Cylinder - Bore3 in (7 cm)
Brake SystemInboard oil-immersed
Circuit TypeLoad sensing closed Center
Power SteeringHydrostatic
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm43 gpm (163 lpm)
Pump Flow Capacity43 gpm (163 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure3300.2 psi
Steering TypeFront wheel

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force10,139 lbs (4,599 kg)
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt10,131 lbs (4,595 kg)
Bucket Capacity1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Width89 in (226 cm)
Bucket Width - General Purpose89 ft (27 m)
Clearance at Max Dump Height8 ft (3 m)
Dig Depth5 in (14 cm)
Dig Depth - Single Tilt5 in (13 cm)
Dump Height at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt8 ft (3 m)
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt3 ft (1 m)
Lift Capacity at Full Height - Single Tilt6,385 lbs (2,896 kg)
Reach at Max Dump Height3 ft (1 m)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity34 gal (128 l)
Operating Weight 4wd15,763 lbs (7,150 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11Lx1612PR/12.5 / 80x1810PR
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels27 ft (8 m)
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket35 ft (11 m)
Turning Radius18 ft (5 m)

Power Train

Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st4 mph (6 kph)
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st4 mph (6 kph)

Service Refill

Cooling System - A/C4 gal (16 l)
Cooling System - High-Ambient4 gal (17 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter2 gal (8 l)
Front Axle (4WD)2 gal (8 l)
Front Axle - Planetaries0 gal (1 l)
Fuel Tank34 gal (129 l)
Hydraulic System21 gal (79 l)
Hydraulic Tank10 gal (38 l)
Rear Axle6 gal (24 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2WD4 gal (15 l)

Standards

Cab - ROPSSAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)
Front Axle (2WD) - Static30,319 lbs (13,752 kg)
Front Axle (4WD) - Static27,029 lbs (12,260 kg)
Rear Axle - Static61,233 lbs (27,775 kg)

Tires

Rear Tires Size19.5x2410PR / 19.5L2410PR

Transmission

Max Speed20 mph (33 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse20 mph (33 kph)
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Transmission Typepower shuttle

Weights

Counterweights - Option 1320 lbs (145 kg)
Operating Weight - Maximum21,605 lbs (9,800 kg)
Operating Weight - Nominal15,772 lbs (7,154 kg)

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