The Caterpillar 420F IT is a backhoe loader designed for digging, loading, trenching, and material handling on construction and utility jobsites. It features an integrated toolcarrier front linkage for improved lift and load retention, along with a rear backhoe for excavation and site preparation. The 420F IT is commonly used in municipal work, landscaping, road maintenance, and general construction. Caterpillar built the model with operator comfort, service access, and attachment versatility in mind. Its compact size and multi-purpose capability make it suitable for applications requiring one machine to perform both loader and excavator functions efficiently.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 420F IT Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height
11.90 ft (3.63 m) - Starting 2013
Loader Breakout Force
11,575.00 lbs (5,250.34 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader Lift Capacity
8,137.00 lbs (3,690.89 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader SAE
93.00 hp (69.35 kw) - Starting 2013
Max Digging Depth
14.30 ft (4.36 m) - Starting 2013
Operating Weight
15,829.00 lbs (7,179.92 kg) - Starting 2013
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd
25.00 mph (40.23 kph) - Starting 2013
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 (11,000.08 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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