Caterpillar 420E
The Caterpillar 420E is a backhoe loader with an operating weight of 24,250.85 lb (11,000 kg), a 93 hp engine, a 1.25 yd³ (0.96 m³) bucket, and a dig depth of 14.34 ft (4,360 mm).
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Among 294 backhoe loaders , the Caterpillar 420E sits above the median for its class:
- Engine power 93 hp more powerful than 65% (n=282)
- Dig depth 14.3 ft shallower-digging than 64% (n=256)
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01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | C4.4 DIT | |
| Gross Power | 101hp | 75.4kw |
| Net Power | 93hp | 69.4kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2200rpm | |
| Torque Measured @ | 1400rpm | |
| Net Torque Rise | 36% | |
| Net Max Torque | 301lb ft | 408.2Nm |
| Displacement | 268cu in | 4.4L |
02 Operational Specification
| Fuel Capacity | 38gal | 144L |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight 4wd | 16115.8lb | 7310kg |
| Max Weight | 24250.9lb | 11000kg |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 20.9gal | 79L |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 2gal | 7.6L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 4.4gal | 16.7L |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5gal | 19L |
| Front Axle Fluid Capacity | 2.9gal | 11L |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4.4gal | 16.5L |
| Turning Radius | 17.8ft in | 5420mm |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 11L-16 F-3/12.5/80-18 (10ply) 1-3 Super Traction | |
| Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd | 19.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU/ 19.5L-24 (12 ply) IT 525 | |
| Operating Voltage | 12V |
03 Transmission Specification
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 24.9mph | 40.1km/h |
| Max Speed Reverse | 24.9mph | 40.1km/h |
04 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Type | variable-flow, axial piston | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 43gal/min | 163L/min |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3611psi | 24898kPa |
05 Backhoe Dimensions
| Load Height - Std | 11.92ft in | 3636mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach From Swivel - Std | 18.42ft in | 5618mm |
| Dig Depth - Std | 14.34ft in | 4360mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Std | 5.84ft in | 1768mm |
| Load Height - Ext | 13.59ft in | 4145mm |
| Bucket Dig Force - Ext | 13863lb | 6288.16kg |
| Bucket Dig Force - Std | 13875lb | 6293.6kg |
| Dig Depth - Ext | 17.92ft in | 5456mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Ext | 9.09ft in | 2771mm |
| Load At Max Lift - Ext | 2288lb | 1040kg |
| Load At Max Lift - Std | 3511lb | 1596kg |
| Reach From Swivel - Ext | 21.84ft in | 6666mm |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Transport Length | 24.1ft in | 7343mm |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Width | 8ft in | 2438mm |
| Transport Height | 11.75ft in | 3577mm |
| Wheelbase | 7.25ft in | 2200mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.05ft in | 320mm |
| Height To Top Of Suspended Cab | 9.25ft in | 2819mm |
07 Loader Dimensions
| Clearance At Max Dump Height | 8.42ft in | 2573mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 2.84ft in | 853mm |
| Dig Depth | 4in | 106mm |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 10242lb | 45.6kN |
| Bucket Width ‡ — value corrected — the source published it under the wrong unit | 89.1in | 2262mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.25yd3 | 0.96m3 |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 6457lb | 2929kg |
Data notes
Corrected value. The source published this figure under the wrong unit. The metric figure is authoritative and the imperial value shown here is derived from it.
- Bucket Width: shown as 89.1 in (source stated a value inconsistent with its own metric figure of 2262 mm)
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.