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 for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. The 420F IT features integrated tool carrier capability, allowing use of a range of attachments for increased versatility. It is commonly used on job sites that require one machine for multiple tasks. The model is part of Caterpillar's F Series backhoe loader lineup and is known for its balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with general earthmoving and utility applications.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height
11.90 ft (3.63 m) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force
11,575.00 lbs (5,250.34 kg) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity
8,137.00 lbs (3,690.89 kg) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader SAE
93.00 hp (69.35 kw) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Max Digging Depth
14.30 ft (4.36 m) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Operating Weight
15,829.00 lbs (7,179.92 kg) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd
25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2013 Model Year
Backhoe
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth - Ext
17.86 ft (5.44 m)
Dig Depth - Std
14.31 ft (4.36 m)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height
11.92 ft (3.63 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Length
23.92 ft (7.29 m)
Transport Height
9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Transport Length
23.79 ft (7.25 m)
Transport Width
7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Weight
24,251.00 lbs (10,998.19 kg)
Wheelbase
7.22 ft (2.20 m)
Width
7.58 ft (2.31 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement
268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Make
2236
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
46 %
Number Of Cylinders
1400
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Hydraulic
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity
43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)
Pump Type
Variable Flow, Axial Piston
Loader
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force
11,197.00 lbs (5,078.88 kg)
Bucket Capacity
1.26 cu yd
Bucket Width
89.06 in (226.21 cm)
Dig Depth
3.27 in (8.31 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height
7,237.78 lbs (3,283.01 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height
2.66 ft (0.81 m)
Operational
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader Operational 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)
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