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Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader Specs

The Caterpillar 420F is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and municipal work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, allowing digging, trenching, loading, and material handling in one machine. The 420F is part of Caterpillar's F Series and is commonly used on job sites that require versatility and maneuverability in confined areas. Typical applications include excavation, site preparation, road maintenance, and general earthmoving. The machine is known for its integrated hydraulic system, operator cab, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments for multi-purpose operation.


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General Specifications

Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
1st 6 4 - Starting 2013
2nd 9 6 - Starting 2013
3rd 19 12 - Starting 2013
4th 26 16 - Starting 2013
4th Speeds (Auto-Shift) 24.00 mph (38.62 kph) - Starting 2013
5th 39 24 - Starting 2013
Backhoe - 14) Digging depth, SAE (maximum) 214.00 in (543.56 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - 15) Digging depth, 610 mm (2'0") flat bottom 213.00 in (541.02 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - 16) Reach from swing pivot at ground line 262.00 in (665.48 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - 17) Loading reach 112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - 18) Stabilizer spread, operating position (center of pad) 130.00 in (330.20 cm) - Starting 2013
Backhoe - 19) Stabilizer spread, operating position (outside edge of pad) 148.00 in (375.92 cm) - Starting 2013
Backhoe - Bucket dig force 14,228.00 lbf (63.30 kN) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - Bucket rotation 204 deg - Starting 2016
Backhoe - Loading height 164.00 in (416.56 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - Maximum operating height 247.00 in (627.38 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - Reach from rear axle centerline at ground line 305.00 in (774.70 cm) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - Stabilizer spread, transport position 91.00 in (231.14 cm) - Starting 2013
Backhoe - Stick dig force 7,122.00 lbf (31.70 kN) - Starting 2016
Backhoe - Swing arc 180 deg - Starting 2013
Backhoe Loading Height 11.90 ft (3.63 m) - Starting 2013
Bore 4.13 in (10.49 cm) - Starting 2013
Engine Displacement 268.40 cu in (4,398.30 cu cm) - Starting 2013
Engine Model C4.4 ACERT 3054C - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Gross (Tier 2/Stage II equivalent) 99.00 hp (73.83 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Gross (Tier 2/Stage II) 99.00 hp (73.83 kw) - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power - Gross (Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent) 101.00 hp (75.32 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Gross (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) 101.00 hp (75.32 kw) - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power - Gross (Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB) 100.00 hp (74.57 kw) - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power - Net (Tier 2/Stage II equivalent) 95.00 hp (70.84 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Net (Tier 2/Stage II) 95.00 hp (70.84 kw) - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power - Net (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) 95.00 hp (70.84 kw) - Starting 2013
Flywheel Power - Net (Tier 3/Stage IIIA) equivalent 95.00 hp (70.84 kw) - Starting 2015
Flywheel Power - Net (Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB) 94.00 hp (70.10 kw) - Starting 2013
Fuel Tank Capacity 42.00 US gal (160.00 L) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic System, closed center Load Sensing, Flow Sharing - Starting 2013
Loader Breakout Force 11,283.00 lbs (5,117.89 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at ground level 40 deg - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 11) Digging depth 4.00 in (10.16 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 12) Grill to bucket cutting edge, carry position 60.00 in (152.40 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 13) Maximum operating height 174.00 in (441.96 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 7) Maximum hinge pin height 137.00 in (347.98 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 8) Dump angle at full height 44 deg - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle 34.00 in (86.36 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Breakout force 10,411.00 lbf (46.30 kN) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Bucket jaw clamping force 12,521.00 lbf (55.70 kN) - Starting 2015
Loader Bucket - Capacity (SAE) rated 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Dump height at maximum angle 105.00 in (266.70 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum 31.00 in (78.74 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum Bucket jaw clamping force Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 985.00 lbs (446.79 kg) - Starting 2015
Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 985.00 lbs (446.79 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Lift breakout force 11,484.00 lbf (51.10 kN) - Starting 2015
Loader Bucket - Lift capacity at maximum height 8,193.00 lbs (3,716.29 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Maximum grading angle 110 deg - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Tilt breakout force 10,411.00 lbf (46.30 kN) - Starting 2015
Loader Bucket - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 1,596.00 lbs (723.93 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Width 89.00 in (226.06 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge 89.00 in (226.06 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Grill to bucket cutting edge, carry position 63.00 in (160.02 cm) - Starting 2013
Loader Lift Capacity 7,237.00 lbs (3,282.65 kg) - Starting 2013
Loader SAE 93.00 hp (69.35 kw) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - 1) Overall transport length 282.00 in (716.28 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - 2) Overall transport height 141.00 in (358.14 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - 2) Overall transport height S-stick 141.00 in (358.14 cm) - Starting 2016
Machine Dimensions - 3) Height to top of cab/canopy 111.00 in (281.94 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - 4) Height to top of exhaust stack 108.00 in (274.32 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - 5) Rear axle centerline to front grill 106.00 in (269.24 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - 6) Wheelbase (2WD/AWD) 87.00 in (220.98 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - Front wheel tread gauge 75.00 in (190.50 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - Ground clearance (485 kg/ 1170 lb counterweight) 11.00 in (27.94 cm) - Starting 2016
Machine Dimensions - Ground clearance (AWD guard) 12.00 in (30.48 cm) - Starting 2016
Machine Dimensions - Ground clearance (LH step) 12.00 in (30.48 cm) - Starting 2016
Machine Dimensions - Ground clearance (minimum) 13.00 in (33.02 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - Overall length 281.00 in (713.74 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - Overall transport height E-stick 143.00 in (363.22 cm) - Starting 2016
Machine Dimensions - Overall width 91.00 in (231.14 cm) - Starting 2013
Machine Dimensions - Rear wheel tread gauge 67.00 in (170.18 cm) - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - 2541 mm 8'4" 2000 mm 12.5/80-18 SGL - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - 2755 mm 9'0" 2164 mm 12.5/80-18 I-3 front - Starting 2015
Material-Handling Arm - CEN load center 20.00 in (50.80 cm) - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - Fork Tine Length 42.00 in (106.68 cm) - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN 474-4) 2,333.00 lbs (1,058.23 kg) - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (CEN 474-4) 6,111.00 lbs (2,771.91 kg) - Starting 2016
Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (SAE J1197) 5,159.00 lbs (2,340.09 kg) - Starting 2016
Material-Handling Arm - Overall length (A) (forks on ground) 302.00 in (767.08 cm) - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - Overall length, maximum 349.00 in (886.46 cm) - Starting 2013
Material-Handling Arm - SAE load center 21.00 in (53.34 cm) - Starting 2013
Max Digging Depth 14.30 ft (4.36 m) - Starting 2013
Net Torque Rise at 1400 rpm - Tier 2/Stage II 31 % - Starting 2013
Net Torque Rise at 1400 rpm - Tier 2/Stage II equivalent 31 % - Starting 2015
Net Torque Rise at 1400 rpm - Tier 3/Stage IIIA 32 % - Starting 2013
Net Torque Rise at 1400 rpm - Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent 32 % - Starting 2015
Net Torque Rise at 1400 rpm - Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB 46 % - Starting 2013
No. of Cylinders 4 - Starting 2013
Operating Weight 19,240.00 lbs (8,727.13 kg) - Starting 2015
Peak Torque at 1400 rpm - Tier 2/Stage II 293.00 lb-ft (397.00 N-m) - Starting 2013
Peak Torque at 1400 rpm - Tier 2/Stage II equivalent 293.00 lb-ft (397.00 N-m) - Starting 2015
Peak Torque at 1400 rpm - Tier 3/Stage IIIA 294.00 lb-ft (399.00 N-m) - Starting 2013
Peak Torque at 1400 rpm - Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent 294.00 lb-ft (399.00 N-m) - Starting 2015
Peak Torque at 1400 rpm - Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB 323.00 lb-ft (438.00 N-m) - Starting 2013
Performance - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at 40 deg - Starting 2016
Performance - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at ground level 37 deg - Starting 2013
Performance - 11) Digging depth 105 - Starting 2016
Performance - 12) Grill to bucket cutting edge, carry position 57.00 in (144.78 cm) - Starting 2013
Performance - 13) Maximum operating height 4407 - Starting 2016
Performance - 7) Maximum hinge pin height 3490 - Starting 2016
Performance - 8) Dump angle at full height 44 deg - Starting 2013
Performance - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle 869 - Starting 2016
Performance - Breakout force 11,283.00 lbf (50.20 kN) - Starting 2013
Performance - Bucket jaw clamping force 12,521.00 lbf (55.70 kN) - Starting 2015
Performance - Capacity (SAE) rated 0.96 - Starting 2016
Performance - Dump height at maximum angle 2679 - Starting 2016
Performance - Jaw opening maximum 31.00 in (78.74 cm) - Starting 2013
Performance - Jaw opening maximum Bucket jaw clamping force Weight (does not include teeth forks) 447 - Starting 2016
Performance - Jaw opening maximum Bucket jaw clamping force Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 994.00 lbs (450.87 kg) - Starting 2015
Performance - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 994.00 lbs (450.87 kg) - Starting 2013
Performance - Lift breakout force 51.1 - Starting 2016
Performance - Lift capacity at maximum height 3716 - Starting 2016
Performance - Maximum grading angle 110 deg - Starting 2016
Performance - Tilt breakout force 46.3 - Starting 2016
Performance - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) 1,642.00 lbs (744.80 kg) - Starting 2013
Performance - Width 2262 - Starting 2016
Performance - Width of dozer cutting edge 89.00 in (226.06 cm) - Starting 2013
Performance - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Grill to bucket cutting edge, position 1600 - Starting 2016
Performance - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Grill to bucket cutting edge, carry position 59.00 in (149.86 cm) - Starting 2013
Pump Capacity 3,626.00 psi (25,000.00 kPa) - Starting 2013
Rated Engine RPM 2200 rpm - Starting 2013
Stroke 5.00 in (12.70 cm) - Starting 2013
Tires - 2WD Bias Front 12-16.5 10 PR F-3 - Starting 2013
Tires - 2WD Bias Rear 19.5L-24 12 PR R-4 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Bias Front 12.5/80-18 12 PR I-3 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Bias Front, Flotation 12.5/80-18 12 PR I-3 - Starting 2015
Tires - AWD Bias Rear 19.5L-24 12 PR R-4 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Bias Rear, Flotation 21L-24 16 PR R-4 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Combination Front 340/80R18 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Combination Rear 19.5L-24 12 PR R-4 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Radial Front 340/80R18 - Starting 2013
Tires - AWD Radial Rear 500/70R24 - Starting 2013
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd 25.00 mph (40.23 kph) - Starting 2013
Turning Circle, Wall to Wall 432.00 in (1,097.28 cm) - Starting 2013

Backhoe

Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth - Std 14.31 ft (4.36 m)
Load At Max Lift - Std 7,237.78 lbs (3,283.01 kg)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab 9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Length 23.67 ft (7.21 m)
Transport Height 11.74 ft (3.58 m)
Transport Length 23.53 ft (7.17 m)
Weight 24,251.00 lbs (11,000.08 kg)
Width 7.58 ft (2.31 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Bore 4.20 in (10.67 cm)
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 Power 92.60 hp (69.05 kw)
Net Torque Rise 46 %
Power Measured @ 2200 rpm
Stroke 5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity 43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)
Pump Type Variable Flow, Axial Piston

Operational

Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader Operational 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)
Transmission Fluid Capacity 4.90 gal (18.55 l)
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