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Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader boasts impressive specifications for optimal performance on the job site. With a backhoe bucket dig force of 14,712 lbs, a maximum dig depth of 14.5 ft, and a loader bucket breakout force of 10,138.9 lbs, this machine offers power and versatility. Equipped with a 88 hp 3054T engine, a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 43.1 gpm, and a closed center hydraulic system, the 420D IT is designed for efficiency and reliability. Whether digging, loading, or transporting materials, this backhoe loader is a valuable asset for construction and excavation projects.


General Specifications

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
(4Wd) - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at ground level 40 deg - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - 11) Digging depth 5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - 12) Maximum operating height 164.00 in (416.56 cm) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - 8) Dump angle at full height 43 deg - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle 33.00 in (83.82 cm) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Dump height at maximum angle 100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Jaw opening maximum 31.00 in (78.74 cm) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 950.00 lbs (430.91 kg) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Maximum grading angle 106 deg - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 1,460.00 lbs (662.25 kg) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Width of dozer cutting edge 89.00 in (226.06 cm) - Starting 2006
(4Wd) - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Maximum operating height 163.00 in (414.02 cm) - Starting 2006
1) Overall transport length 276.00 in (701.04 cm) - Starting 2001
1st 5.8 3.6 - Starting 2001
2) Overall transport height 141.00 in (358.14 cm) - Starting 2001
2nd 9.3 5.8 - Starting 2001
3) Height to top of cab/canopy 109.00 in (276.86 cm) - Starting 2001
3rd 19.2 12.0 - Starting 2001
4) Height to top of exhaust stack 105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 2001
4th 32.8 20.4 - Starting 2001
5) Rear axle centerline to front grill 105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 2001
6) Wheelbase (2WD/AWD) 83.00 in (210.82 cm) - Starting 2001
650 mm 2'2" 1400 4'7" 930 mm 3'1" MATERIAL-HANDLING ARM Cat 420D IT Operating - Starting 2001
Backhoe - 13) Digging depth, SAE (maximum) 217.00 in (551.18 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - 14) Digging depth, 610 mm (2'0") flat bottom 216.00 in (548.64 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - 15) Reach from swing pivot at ground line 263.00 in (668.02 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - 16) Loading reach 108.00 in (274.32 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - 17) Stabilizer spread, operating position (center of pad) 127.00 in (322.58 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - 18) Stabilizer spread, operating position (outside edge of pad) 145.00 in (368.30 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Bucket dig force 14,586.00 lbf (64.80 kN) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Bucket rotation 205 deg - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Loading height 164.00 in (416.56 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Maximum operating height 242.00 in (614.68 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Reach from rear axle centerline at ground line 306.00 in (777.24 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Stabilizer spread, transport position 93.00 in (236.22 cm) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Stick dig force 6,188.00 lbf (27.50 kN) - Starting 2001
Backhoe - Swing arc 180 deg - Starting 2001
Bore 4.13 in (10.49 cm) - Starting 2006
Engine Displacement 268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm) - Starting 2006
Engine Model 3054C DIT - Starting 2006
Flywheel Power (Gross) 88.00 hp (65.62 kw) - Starting 2001
Flywheel Power (Net) 85.00 hp (63.39 kw) - Starting 2001
Fork Tine Length 41.00 in (104.14 cm) - Starting 2001
Front wheel tread gauge 74.00 in (187.96 cm) - Starting 2001
Fuel Tank Capacity 34.00 US gal (128.00 L) - Starting 2001
Gross Flywheel Power - ISO 14396 92.00 hp (68.61 kw) - Starting 2006
Gross Flywheel Power - SAE J1995 93.00 hp (69.35 kw) - Starting 2006
Ground clearance (minimum) 12.00 in (30.48 cm) - Starting 2001
Hydraulic System, closed center LSPC - Starting 2001
Load center 21.00 in (53.34 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at ground level 40 deg - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - 11) Digging depth 5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - 12) Maximum operating height 164.00 in (416.56 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - 7) Maximum hinge pin height 129.00 in (327.66 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - 7) Maximum hinge pin height (2WD) 129.00 in (327.66 cm) - Starting 2006
Loader Bucket - 8) Dump angle at full height 43 deg - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle 33.00 in (83.82 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Breakout force 10,131.00 lbf (45.10 kN) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Capacity (SAE) rated 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Dump height at maximum angle 100.00 in (254.00 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum 31.00 in (78.74 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 950.00 lbs (430.91 kg) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Lift capacity at maximum height 6,385.00 lbs (2,896.19 kg) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Maximum grading angle 106 deg - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 1,460.00 lbs (662.25 kg) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Width 89.00 in (226.06 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge 95.00 in (241.30 cm) - Starting 2001
Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Maximum operating height 163.00 in (414.02 cm) - Starting 2001
MACHINE DIMENSIONS 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - Starting 2001
Machine Dimensions - 1) Overall transport length 276.00 in (701.04 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - 2) Overall transport height 141.00 in (358.14 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - 3) Height to top of cab/canopy 109.00 in (276.86 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - 4) Height to top of exhaust stack 105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - 5) Rear axle centerline to front grill 105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - 6) Wheelbase (2WD/AWD) 83.00 in (210.82 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - Front wheel tread gauge 74.00 in (187.96 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - Ground clearance (minimum) 12.00 in (30.48 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - Overall length 276.00 in (701.04 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - Overall width 93.00 in (236.22 cm) - Starting 2006
Machine Dimensions - Rear wheel tread gauge 68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2006
MATERIAL-HANDLING ARM Cat 420D IT - Starting 2001
Material-Handling Arm - Fork Tine Length 41.00 in (104.14 cm) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm - Load center 21.00 in (53.34 cm) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm - Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) 2,131.00 lbs (966.61 kg) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (CEN474-4) 5,049.00 lbs (2,290.19 kg) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (SAE J1197) 4,155.00 lbs (1,884.68 kg) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm - Overall length (A) 294.00 in (746.76 cm) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm - Overall length, maximum 338.00 in (858.52 cm) - Starting 2006
Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) 2,131.00 lbs (966.61 kg) - Starting 2001
Net Flywheel Power - EEC 80/1269 90.00 hp (67.11 kw) - Starting 2006
Net Flywheel Power - ISO 9249 90.00 hp (67.11 kw) - Starting 2006
Net Flywheel Power - SAE J1349 89.00 hp (66.37 kw) - Starting 2006
No. of Cylinders 4 - Starting 2001
Operating load (CEN474-4) 5,049.00 lbs (2,290.19 kg) - Starting 2001
Operating load (SAE J1197) 4,155.00 lbs (1,884.68 kg) - Starting 2001
Operating Weight 15,772.00 lbs (7,154.07 kg) - Starting 2001
Overall length 276.00 in (701.04 cm) - Starting 2001
Overall length (A) 294.00 in (746.76 cm) - Starting 2001
Overall length, maximum 338.00 in (858.52 cm) - Starting 2001
Overall width 93.00 in (236.22 cm) - Starting 2001
Pump capacity 3,300.00 psi (22,754.00 kPa) - Starting 2001
Rated Engine RPM 2200 rpm - Starting 2001
Rear wheel tread gauge 68.00 in (172.72 cm) - Starting 2001
Single-Tilt IT Loader MACHINE DIMENSIONS 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - Starting 2001
Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 1st 5.7 3.5 - Starting 2001
Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 2nd 9.2 5.7 - Starting 2001
Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 3rd 12.3 7.6 - Starting 2001
Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 4th 19.0 11.9 - Starting 2001
Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 5th 32.0 20.0 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Auto-Shift) - 1st 5.7 3.5 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Auto-Shift) - 2nd 12.3 7.6 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Auto-Shift) - 3rd 23.0 14.5 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 1st 5.8 3.6 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 2nd 9.3 5.8 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 3rd 19.2 12.0 - Starting 2001
Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 4th 32.8 20.4 - Starting 2001
Stroke 5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2001
Tires - 2WD Bias Front 11L x 16, 12 PR - Starting 2001
Tires - 2WD Bias Rear 19.5 x 24, 10 PR - Starting 2001
Tires - AWD Bias Front 12.5/80 x 18, 10 PR - Starting 2001
Tires - AWD Bias Rear 21L x 24, 12 PR, R4 - Starting 2006
Tires - AWD Combination Front 340/80 x R18, Radial - Starting 2001
Tires - AWD Combination Rear 19.5 x 24, 10 PR, Bias - Starting 2001
Tires - AWD Radial Front 340/80 x R18 - Starting 2001
Tires - AWD Radial Rear 19.5 x 24 - Starting 2001
Turning Circle Wall to Wall 420.00 in (1,066.80 cm) - Starting 2001

Backhoe

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext 14,586.00 lbs (6,616.11 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std 14,712.00 lbs (6,673.26 kg)
Dig Depth - Ext 18.08 ft (5.51 m)
Dig Depth - Std 14.41 ft (4.39 m)
Load Height - Ext 13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Load Height - Std 11.86 ft (3.61 m)
Reach At Load Height - Ext 2.47 ft (0.75 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std 2.83 ft (0.86 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext 21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std 18.54 ft (5.65 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 0.98 ft (0.30 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab 9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Transport Height 11.77 ft (3.59 m)
Transport Length 22.89 ft (6.98 m)
Transport Width 7.72 ft (2.35 m)
Wheelbase 6.89 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement 244.10 cu in (4,000.09 cu cm)
Engine Make 2236
Engine Model 3054T
Gross Power 88.00 hp (65.62 kw)
Net Power 85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2200 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity 43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)
Pump Type LSPC, closed center
Relief Valve Pressure 3300.2 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force 10,138.89 lbs (4,598.93 kg)
Bucket Capacity 1.26 cu yd
Bucket Width 89.06 in (226.21 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height 8.35 ft (2.55 m)
Dig Depth 5.32 in (13.51 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height 6,384.59 lbs (2,896.00 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height 2.74 ft (0.84 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity 33.90 gal (128.31 l)
Operating Weight 4wd 15,763.10 lbs (7,150.03 kg)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd 19.5x24,10PR / 19.5L24,10PR
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd 11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR
Turning Radius 17.60 ft (5.36 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 420D IT Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward 20.40 mph (32.83 kph)
Max Speed Reverse 20.40 mph (32.83 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Transmission Type power shuttle
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