Categories ↠ Backhoe Loaders ↠ Caterpillar 420F IT

Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 420F IT ➔

The Caterpillar 420F IT is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, providing digging, trenching, loading, and material handling capability in one machine. The 420F IT features integrated tool carrier functionality for handling pallet forks, brooms, and other attachments. It is commonly used on job sites that require maneuverability, versatility, and frequent attachment changes. As part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader range, the 420F IT is suited to general earthmoving, landscaping, roadwork, and municipal applications where a compact, multi-purpose machine is needed.

See all Caterpillar 420F ITs for sale

General Specifications

Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m)	11.9 (3.6) Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg)	11,575 (5,250) Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg)	8,137 (3,691) Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader SAE HP (kw)	93 (69.3) Starting 2013 Model Year
Max Digging Depth ft. (m)	14.3 (4.4) Starting 2013 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	15,829 (7,180) Starting 2013 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh)	25 (40) Starting 2013 Model Year

Backhoe

Dig Depth	14.40 ft (4.39 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Load Height	11.90 ft (3.63 m)

Dimensions

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

Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	C4.4 ACERT
Gross Power	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Max Torque	323.00 lbs ft (437.92 nm)
Net Power	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.46
Number of Cylinders	1400
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable Flow Axial Piston

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	11,197.00 lbs (5,078.88 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Dig Depth	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Lift Capacity	8,137.00 lbs (3,690.89 kg)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.70 ft (0.82 m)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	44.00 gal (166.54 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	25.10 gal (95.00 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Operating Weight 2wd	15,395.00 lbs (6,983.06 kg)
Operating Weight 4wd	24,251.00 lbs (11,000.08 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.90 gal (18.55 l)

Transmission

Max Speed

25.00 mph (40.23 kph)

Caterpillar 420F ITs currently for sale

A 2012 Caterpillar 420F IT From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A 2013 Caterpillar 420F IT From Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers for Auction Pricing

A Caterpillar 420F IT From Foley Equipment for $75,000.00 USD

A 2013 Caterpillar 420F IT From Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for $68,150.00 USD

A 2014 Caterpillar 420F IT From Abele Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc. for $78,450.00 USD

Our Main Office

Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200

About Us

Construction Equipment Guide covers the nation with its four regional newspapers, offering construction and industry news and information along with new and used construction equipment for sale from dealers in your area. Now we extend those services and information to the internet. Making it as easy as possible to find the news and equipment that you need and want.

Contents Copyrighted 2026, by Construction Equipment Guide, which is a Registered Trademark, registered in the U.S. Patent Office. Registration number 0957323. All rights reserved, nothing may be reprinted or reproduced (including framing) in whole or part without written permission from the publisher. All editorial material, photographs, drawings, letters, and other material will be treated as unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes and are subject to Construction Equipment Guide’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. Contributor articles do not necessarily reflect the policy or opinions of this publication.

Read our privacy policy here.
Mastodon