The Caterpillar 420E IT is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site preparation work. It combines a front loader with a rear backhoe attachment, providing digging, loading, trenching, and material handling capability in one machine. The IT designation refers to integrated toolcarrier features, supporting quick attachment changes and improved versatility for handling pallets, forks, buckets, and other work tools. The 420E IT is part of Caterpillar's E Series backhoe loader line, known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and service access. It is commonly used on job sites requiring a compact, multi-purpose machine with loader and excavator functions.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m)
11.9 (3.6) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg)
10,076 (4,570) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg)
6,340 (2,876) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader SAE HP (kw)
93 (69.3) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Max Digging Depth ft. (m)
14.3 (4.4) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)
15,474 (7,019) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh)
25 (40.0) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Backhoe
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force
13,875.00 lbs (6,293.60 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended
13,863.00 lbs (6,288.16 kg)
Dig Depth
14.40 ft (4.39 m)
Dig Depth - Extended
18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Load Height - Extended
13.60 ft (4.15 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended
9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Reach From Swivel
18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended
21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab
9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Transport Length
23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Transport Width
7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Wheelbase
7.30 ft (2.23 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement
268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm)
Engine Model
C4.4 DIT
Gross Power
101.00 hp (75.32 kw)
Net Max Torque
301.00 lbs ft (408.10 nm)
Net Power
93.00 hp (69.35 kw)
Net Torque Rise
0.36
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity
43.00 gpm (162.76 lpm)
Pump Type
variable-flow axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure
3611 psi
Loader
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity
1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width
7.50 in (19.05 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height
8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Dig Depth
4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height
2.90 ft (0.88 m)
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
2.90 gal (10.98 l)
Fuel Capacity
38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
20.90 gal (79.11 l)
Max Weight
24,250.90 lbs (11,000.04 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Operating Voltage
12 volts
Operating Weight
15,474.00 lbs (7,018.90 kg)
Operating Weight 4wd
16,920.50 lbs (7,675.02 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity
4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd
11L-16 F-3/12.5/80-18 (10ply) 1-3 Super Traction
Transmission Fluid Capacity
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Turning Radius
17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Tires
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size
19.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU/ 19.5L-24 (12 ply) IT 525
Transmission
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Reverse
24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
4
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