The Caterpillar 420E IT is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. The 420E IT features integrated tool carrier capability, allowing use with a range of work tools and attachments. It is commonly used for excavation, road maintenance, landscaping, and general earthmoving tasks. Built for versatility and maneuverability, the Caterpillar 420E IT is suited to jobs that require a single machine for both loading and digging operations in confined or mixed-use work environments.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height
11.90 ft (3.63 m) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force
10,076.00 lbs (4,569.61 kg) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity
6,340.00 lbs (2,875.28 kg) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader SAE
93.00 hp (69.35 kw) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Max Digging Depth
14.30 ft (4.36 m) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Operating Weight
15,474.00 lbs (7,017.69 kg) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd
25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Backhoe
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext
13,863.00 lbs (6,287.08 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std
13,875.00 lbs (6,292.52 kg)
Dig Depth - Ext
17.92 ft (5.46 m)
Dig Depth - Std
14.34 ft (4.37 m)
Load At Max Lift - Ext
2,288.00 lbs (1,037.64 kg)
Load At Max Lift - Std
3,511.00 lbs (1,592.29 kg)
Load Height - Ext
13.59 ft (4.14 m)
Load Height - Std
11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Reach At Load Height - Ext
9.09 ft (2.77 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std
5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext
21.84 ft (6.66 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std
18.42 ft (5.61 m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.05 ft (0.32 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Transport Height
11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Transport Length
23.73 ft (7.23 m)
Transport Width
7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Wheelbase
7.25 ft (2.21 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement
268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
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
36 %
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Hydraulic
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Hydraulic 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 Breakout Force
10,242.00 lbs (4,644.90 kg)
Bucket Capacity
1.25 cu yd
Bucket Width
7.42 in (18.85 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height
8.42 ft (2.57 m)
Dig Depth
4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height
6,457.00 lbs (2,928.34 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height
2.84 ft (0.87 m)
Operational
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Operational 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 (10,998.14 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight 4wd
16,920.50 lbs (7,673.70 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity
4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd
19.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU/ 19.5L-24 (12 ply) IT 525
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)
Transmission
Caterpillar 420E IT Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward
24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Max Speed Reverse
24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears
4
Number Of Reverse Gears
4
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