Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 424D ➔

The Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader offers impressive capabilities for digging, loading, and more. With a backhoe bucket dig force of up to 11,720 lbs and a dig depth of 16 ft (extended to 19.4 ft), this machine can handle a variety of tasks with ease. Equipped with a powerful 77 hp engine and hydraulic system with a pump flow capacity of 36.8 gpm, the Caterpillar 424D is a reliable and efficient solution for construction and excavation projects.

Backhoe

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force	11,720.00 lbs (5,316.11 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended	11,610.00 lbs (5,266.21 kg)
Dig Depth	16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Load Height - Extended	14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	9.10 ft (2.77 m)
Reach From Swivel	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	21.90 ft (6.68 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Transport Length	18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Transport Width	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Wheelbase	6.90 ft (2.10 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	256.30 cu in (4,200.01 cu cm)
Engine Model	3054B
Gross Power	77.00 hp (57.42 kw)
Net Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	36.80 gpm (139.29 lpm)
Pump Type	LSPC closed center
Relief Valve Pressure	3002.3 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	8,880.00 lbs (4,027.91 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Bucket Width	89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Dig Depth	3.10 in (7.87 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.70 ft (0.82 m)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	33.90 gal (128.31 l)
Operating Weight 4wd	16,539.10 lbs (7,502.02 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	12.5/80x1810PR / 12.5/80x1810PR
Turning Radius	17.60 ft (5.36 m)

Tires

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size	16.9x2810PR / 16.9x2810PR

Transmission

Caterpillar 424D Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	19.80 mph (31.86 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	19.80 mph (31.86 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	power shuttle

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