Specification sheet Backhoe Loader Ref caterpillar-430d-loader-backhoe

Caterpillar 430D

The Caterpillar 430D is a backhoe loader with a 94 hp engine, a 1.31 yd³ (1 m³) bucket, and a dig depth of 15.22 ft (4,639 mm).

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Engine power
94hp
70.1kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
1.31yd³
1m³
Dig depth
15.22ft
4,639mm

Where it sits in its classpercentile · backhoe loaders

Among 294 backhoe loaders , the Caterpillar 430D sits above the median for its class:

  • Engine power 94 hp more powerful than 66% (n=282)
  • Dig depth 15.2 ft deeper-digging than 66% (n=256)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

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Side elevation
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Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3054T
Gross Power 98hp 73.1kw
Net Power 94hp 70.1kw
Power Measured @ 2200rpm
Displacement 243cu in 4L
Bore 4in 100.1mm
Stroke 5in 127mm
Net Power - Sae J1349 94hp 70.1kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995 98hp 73.1kw
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard 23.1 %
Engine Model - Standard Cat 3054T
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349 277lb ft 375.6Nm
Net Power (Optional) - Sae J1349 93hp 69.4kw
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 9249 94hp 70.1kw
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 1585 94hp 70.1kw
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269 94hp 70.1kw
Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020 98 PS

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 4wd 16215lb 7355kg
Fuel Capacity 33.9gal 128L
Turning Radius 17.8ft in 5400mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd 11Lx16,12PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd 12.5/80x18,10PR / 19.5x24,10PR

03 Power Train Specification

Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st 3.7mph 6km/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st 3.7mph 6km/h
Reverse - 4th 20.9mph 33.7km/h
Forward - 4th (1) 20.9mph 33.7km/h
Reverse - 2nd (1) 6mph 9.7km/h
Reverse - 3rd (1) 12.3mph 19.8km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st 3.6mph 5.8km/h
Forward - 4th (2) 11.8mph 19km/h
Forward - 5th 19.8mph 31.9km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st 3.6mph 5.8km/h
Reverse - 2nd (2) 7.6mph 12.3km/h
Reverse - 3rd (2) 14.3mph 23.1km/h
Forward - 2nd (1) 6mph 9.7km/h
Forward - 3rd (1) 12.3mph 19.8km/h
Forward - 2nd (2) 5.8mph 9.4km/h
Forward - 3rd (2) 7.6mph 12.3km/h

04 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type power shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 21mph 33.7km/h
Max Speed Reverse 21mph 33.7km/h

05 Weights Specification

Operating Weight - Maximum 21605lb 9799.9kg
Operating Weight - Nominal 16217lb 7356kg
Counterweights - Option 1 320lb 145.2kg

06 Hydraulic Specification

Pump Type LSPC, closed center
Pump Flow Capacity 43.1gal/min 163L/min
Relief Valve Pressure 3300.2psi 22754kPa

07 Hydraulic System Specification

Pump Type Variable flow, axial piston
Circuit Type Load-sensing, closed-center
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm 43 gal/min
System Pressure 3300 psi
Steering Type Front wheel
Power Steering Hydrostatic
4wd Cylinder - Bore 2.56 in
Brake System Inboard, oil-immersed
Stroke (1) 8.8in 223.6mm
Stroke (2) 8.3in 210.9mm
2wd Cylinder - Bore 2.8in 69.9mm
Rod Diameter (1) 1.8in 44.5mm
Rod Diameter (2) 1.5in 36.1mm

08 Standards Specification

Cab - Rops SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Brakes SAE J1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996
Cab - Sound ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior Sound SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)

09 Axle Ratings Specification

Front Axle (4wd) - Static 27029lb 12260.2kg
Rear Axle - Static 61233lb 27774.9kg
Front Axle (2wd) - Static 30319lb 13752.5kg
Dynamic (1) 6983lb 3167.5kg
Dynamic (2) 20418lb 9261.5kg

10 Service Refill Specification

Cooling System - A/C 4.2gal 15.9L
Cooling System - High-Ambient 4.4gal 16.7L
Fuel Tank 34gal 128.8L
Engine Oil - With Filter 2gal 7.6L
Rear Axle 6.4gal 24.3L
Front Axle (4wd) 2gal 7.6L
Front Axle - Planetaries 0.2gal 0.8L
Hydraulic System 21gal 79.5L
Hydraulic Tank 10gal 37.9L
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2wd 4gal 15.2L
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd 4gal 15.2L
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd 4gal 15.2L

11 Operating Specifications - Backhoe Specification

Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels 26.8ft in 8.2m
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket 35.5ft in 10.8m

12 Backhoe Dimensions

Load Height - Std 12.61ft in 3841mm
Reach From Swivel - Std 23.17ft in 7062mm
Dig Depth - Std 15.22ft in 4639mm
Reach At Load Height - Std 5.99ft in 1823mm
Bucket Rotation 205degrees
Loading Reach - Standard 6ft in 1.83m
Bucket Dig Force - Ext 14602lb 6623.36kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard 14732lb 6682.33kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std 14732lb 6682.33kg
Dig Depth - Ext 19.95ft in 6079mm
Dig Depth - Standard 15.3ft in 4.67m
E-Stick Extended (1) 19.93ft in 6.08m
E-Stick Extended (2) 24ft in 7.32m
E-Stick Extended (3) 14602lb 6623.36kg
E-Stick Extended (4) 6430lb 2916.6kg
E-Stick Extended (5) 4064lb 1843.4kg
E-Stick Retracted (1) 16ft in 4.88m
E-Stick Retracted (2) 20.25ft in 6.18m
E-Stick Retracted (3) 14602lb 6623.36kg
E-Stick Retracted (4) 8865lb 4021.1kg
E-Stick Retracted (5) 7855lb 3562.97kg
Load Height - Ext 15.03ft in 4581mm
Loading Height - Standard 12.58ft in 3.84m
Reach At Load Height - Ext 10.1ft in 3076mm
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard 19.58ft in 5.97m
Reach From Swivel - Ext 27.54ft in 8393mm
Stick Dig Force - Standard 9448lb 4285.55kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard 14821lb 6722.7kg

13 Dimensions Dimensions

Transport Length 24.07ft in 7334mm
Transport Width 7.72ft in 2352mm
Transport Height 12.37ft in 3770mm
Wheelbase 6.89ft in 2100mm
Ground Clearance 0.98ft in 297mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab 9.09ft in 2770mm

14 Loader Dimensions

Clearance At Max Dump Height 8.45ft in 2575mm
Reach At Max Dump Height 2.64ft in 802mm
Dig Depth 5.32in 135mm
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt 2.67ft in 0.82m
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt 6391lb 2898.91kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt 10269lb 4657.95kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose 1.31yd3 1.01m3
Bucket Breakout Force 10273.77lb 45.7kN
Bucket Capacity 1.31yd3 1m3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt 6.5in 165.1mm
Bucket Width - General Purpose 95 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height 6389lb 2898kg
Bucket Width 94.73in 2406mm
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt 8.58ft in 2.62m

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.