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Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader

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

The Caterpillar 420F is a backhoe loader designed for digging, loading, trenching, and material handling on construction, utility, and municipal job sites. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, providing versatility in a single machine. The 420F is part of Caterpillar's F Series backhoe loader lineup and is commonly used for excavation, site preparation, roadwork, landscaping, and general earthmoving tasks. Typical features include a four-wheel-drive chassis, hydraulic controls, and an enclosed operator station. The model is recognized for its balance of maneuverability, lifting capability, and multi-purpose performance in compact to medium-duty applications.

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General Specifications

Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m)	11.9 (3.6) Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg)	11,283 (5,118) Starting 2013 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg)	7,237 (3,237) 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)	15,395 (6,938) 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)
Load Height	11.90 ft (3.63 m)

Dimensions

Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Transport Length	23.60 ft (7.19 m)

Engine

Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	C4.4 ACERT
Gross Power	102.00 hp (76.06 kw)
Net Power	92.60 hp (69.05 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.46
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

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

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	11,283.00 lbs (5,117.89 kg)
Lift Capacity	7,237.80 lbs (3,283.01 kg)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Fuel Capacity	43.60 gal (165.03 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	25.10 gal (95.00 l)
Max Weight	24,251.00 lbs (11,000.08 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Operating Weight	15,395.00 lbs (6,983.06 kg)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.90 gal (18.55 l)

Transmission

Max Speed

25.00 mph (40.23 kph)

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