Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 420 XE ➔

The Caterpillar 420 XE is a backhoe loader designed for excavation, loading, trenching, and material handling applications. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, making it suitable for construction, utility, landscaping, and municipal work. The 420 XE features Caterpillar's XE designation for advanced hydraulic performance and fuel efficiency, along with operator-focused controls and integrated machine systems. It is commonly used for digging foundations, loading trucks, site preparation, and utility installation. As part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup, the 420 XE is built for versatility, productivity, and multi-purpose jobsite operation in compact and mid-size work environments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height	12 - 13.9 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force	12,643.00 lbs (5,734.78 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity	7,230.00 lbs (3,279.48 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Loader SAE	92.00 hp (68.61 kw) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	14.20 ft (4.33 m) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Weight	16,279 - 24,251 — Starting 2024 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2024 Model Year

Axle Ratings

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Axle Ratings specifications
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic	20,233.00 lbs (9,177.55 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle, AWD - Static	26,455.00 lbs (11,999.80 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle - Dynamic	15,432.00 lbs (6,999.85 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle - Static	28,660.00 lbs (12,999.97 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Backhoe

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth - Standard	14.00 ft (4.27 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Dimensions

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height	9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Length	23.58 ft (7.19 m)
Weight	17,271.00 lbs (7,834.00 kg)
Width	7.42 ft (2.26 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Dimensions - Bore	3.86 in (9.80 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dimensions - Stroke	4.72 in (11.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement	220.00 cu in (3,605.16 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions	Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model	C3.6 74.5 kW (100 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled — Starting 2026 Model Year
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014	102 hp (76 kW) / 112 hp (84 kW) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Peak Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249	105.00 hp (78.30 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Peak Power Rating @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349	105.00 hp (78.30 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249	91.00 hp (67.86 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349	91.00 hp (67.86 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349	48% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To	10,000.00 ft (3,048.00 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396	100.00 hp (74.57 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995	102.00 hp (76.06 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Engine - Optional

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Engine - Optional specifications
Dimensions - Bore	3.86 in (9.80 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Dimensions - Stroke	4.72 in (11.99 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Displacement	220.00 cu in (3,605.16 cu cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Emissions	Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards. — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Model	C3.6 82 kW (110hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249	101.00 hp (75.32 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349	101.00 hp (75.32 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm	48% — Starting 2026 Model Year
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349	358.00 lbs ft (485.38 nm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396	110.00 hp (82.03 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995	112.00 hp (83.52 kw) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm	49.40 gpm (186.98 lpm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Pump Type	Variable-flow, Axial Piston — Starting 2026 Model Year
System Pressure - Backhoe	3626 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
System Pressure - Loader	3626 psi — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type	Closed Center — Starting 2026 Model Year

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System with Air Conditioning	4.80 gal (18.17 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)	5.00 gal (18.93 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Engine Oil - With Filter	2.40 gal (9.08 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle (AWD)	2.90 gal (10.98 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Front Axle (AWD) - Planetaries	0.20 gal (0.76 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Fuel Tank	42.30 gal (160.11 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic System	25.10 gal (95.00 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Hydraulic Tank	11.10 gal (42.01 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle	4.20 gal (15.90 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rear Axle - Planetaries	0.40 gal (1.51 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission - Power Shift - AWD	5.00 gal (18.93 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD	4.80 gal (18.17 l) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Steering

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Steering specifications
Axle Oscillation	11 degrees — Starting 2026 Model Year
Bore	2.60 in (6.60 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cylinder	One Double-Acting — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Steering	Hydrostatic — Starting 2026 Model Year
Rod Diameter	1.60 in (4.06 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Stroke	4.20 in (10.67 cm) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels	26.92 ft (8.21 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket	35.25 ft (10.74 m) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Type	Front Wheel Steering — Starting 2026 Model Year

Transmission

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 2nd	5.80 mph (9.33 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 3rd	12.00 mph (19.31 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 4th	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 2nd	7.70 mph (12.39 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 3rd	17.00 mph (27.36 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 2nd	5.80 mph (9.33 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 3rd	8.00 mph (12.87 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 4th	12.00 mph (19.31 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 5th	17.00 mph (27.36 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 6th	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward -1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 2nd	7.70 mph (12.39 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 3rd	17.00 mph (27.36 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 2nd	5.80 mph (9.33 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 3rd	8.00 mph (12.87 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 4th	12.00 mph (19.31 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th	17.00 mph (27.36 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th LTC	18.00 mph (28.97 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th LTC*	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 2nd	7.70 mph (12.39 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 3rd	17.00 mph (27.36 kph) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Weights

Caterpillar 420 XE Backhoe Loader Weights specifications
Air Conditioning	99.00 lbs (44.91 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
All-Wheel Drive	STD — Starting 2026 Model Year
Cab - ROPS/FOPS	320.00 lbs (145.15 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweights, base	256.00 lbs (116.12 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweights, base - Maximum	1,014.00 lbs (459.94 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Counterweights, base - Stackable, one	529.00 lbs (239.95 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Extendible Stick (excludes ft. counterweight)	595.00 lbs (269.89 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Loader QC	540.00 lbs (244.94 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks	2,017.00 lbs (914.90 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks	1,642.00 lbs (744.80 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight (estimated)	16,279.00 lbs (7,384.04 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - Maximum	24,251.00 lbs (11,000.08 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity	24,251.00 lbs (11,000.08 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Power-Shift Transmission	STD — Starting 2026 Model Year
Ride Control	33.00 lbs (14.97 kg) — Starting 2026 Model Year