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Caterpillar 420D Backhoe Loader

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

The Caterpillar 420D is a backhoe loader designed for digging, loading, trenching, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's 420 series and combines a front loader bucket with a rear excavator arm for versatile site operation. The 420D is commonly used in utility work, road maintenance, landscaping, and small to medium earthmoving projects. It features a diesel engine, four-wheel drive on many configurations, and hydraulic controls for material handling and excavation tasks. The machine is known for its balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments used in construction and municipal applications.

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General Specifications

4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh)	20.4 (32.8) Starting 2004 Model Year
Breakout Force lbs (kgs)	10,131 (4,595) Starting 2004 Model Year
Digging Depth ft (m)	18.1 (5.5) Starting 2004 Model Year
Lift Capacity lbs (kgs)	6,385 (2,896) Starting 2004 Model Year
Loading Height ft (m)	13.8 (4.2) Starting 2004 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	16,217 (7,356) Starting 2004 Model Year
SAE Net hp (kW)	85 (63) Starting 2004 Model Year

Axle Ratings

Dynamic (1)	6,983.00 lbs (3,167.44 kg)
Dynamic (2)	20,418.00 lbs (9,261.46 kg)

Backhoe

Bucket Dig Force	14,712.00 lbs (6,673.26 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended	14,586.00 lbs (6,616.11 kg)
Bucket Rotation	205 degrees
Dig Depth	14.50 ft (4.42 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	18.10 ft (5.52 m)
E-Stick Extended (1)	18.10 ft (5.52 m)
E-Stick Extended (2)	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
E-Stick Extended (3)	14,586.00 lbs (6,616.11 kg)
E-Stick Extended (4)	6,188.00 lbs (2,806.83 kg)
E-Stick Extended (5)	4,121.00 lbs (1,869.26 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (1)	14.70 ft (4.48 m)
E-Stick Retracted (2)	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
E-Stick Retracted (3)	14,586.00 lbs (6,616.11 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (4)	8,421.00 lbs (3,819.71 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (5)	8,936.00 lbs (4,053.31 kg)
Load Height - Extended	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Loading Height	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Loading Reach	5.70 ft (1.74 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Reach from Swing Pivot	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Reach From Swivel	18.60 ft (5.67 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Stick Dig Force	8,593.00 lbs (3,897.72 kg)
Stick Lift at 2440 mm (8 ft)	10,538.00 lbs (4,779.96 kg)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.00 ft (0.30 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Transport Length	22.90 ft (6.98 m)
Transport Width	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase	6.90 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

Bore	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Displacement	243.00 cu in (3,982.07 cu cm)
Gross Power	88.00 hp (65.62 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	88.00 hp (65.62 kw)
Net Peak Torque - 1400 rpm - Standard - SAE J1349	254.00 lbs ft (344.37 nm)
Net Power	85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	85.00 hp (63.39 kw)
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - Standard	27%
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

4WD Cylinder - Bore	2.56 in (6.50 cm)
Brake System	Inboard oil-immersed
Circuit Type	Load sensing closed Center
Power Steering	Hydrostatic
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm	43.00 gpm (162.76 lpm)
Pump Flow Capacity	43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3300.2 psi
Steering Type	Front wheel

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	10,138.90 lbs (4,598.93 kg)
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt	10,131.00 lbs (4,595.35 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Bucket Width - General Purpose	89.00 ft (27.13 m)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Dig Depth	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Dig Depth - Single Tilt	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Dump Height at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	2.80 ft (0.85 m)
Lift Capacity at Full Height - Single Tilt	6,385.00 lbs (2,896.19 kg)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.80 ft (0.85 m)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	33.90 gal (128.31 l)
Operating Weight 4wd	15,763.10 lbs (7,150.03 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11Lx1612PR/12.5 / 80x1810PR
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels	26.80 ft (8.17 m)
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket	35.00 ft (10.67 m)
Turning Radius	17.60 ft (5.36 m)

Power Train

Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st	3.60 mph (5.79 kph)
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st	3.60 mph (5.79 kph)

Service Refill

Cooling System - A/C	4.20 gal (15.90 l)
Cooling System - High-Ambient	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Front Axle (4WD)	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Front Axle - Planetaries	0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Fuel Tank	34.00 gal (128.69 l)
Hydraulic System	21.00 gal (79.49 l)
Hydraulic Tank	10.00 gal (37.85 l)
Rear Axle	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2WD	4.00 gal (15.14 l)

Standards

Cab - ROPS	SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994
Cab - Sound	ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior Sound	SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)
Front Axle (2WD) - Static	30,319.00 lbs (13,752.48 kg)
Front Axle (4WD) - Static	27,029.00 lbs (12,260.16 kg)
Rear Axle - Static	61,233.00 lbs (27,774.86 kg)

Tires

Rear Tires Size

19.5x2410PR / 19.5L2410PR

Transmission

Max Speed	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

Weights

Counterweights - Option 1	320.00 lbs (145.15 kg)
Operating Weight - Maximum	21,605.00 lbs (9,799.88 kg)
Operating Weight - Nominal	15,772.00 lbs (7,154.07 kg)

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