Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 430E ➔

The Caterpillar 430E 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 430E is part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup and is commonly used for excavation, site preparation, roadwork, landscaping, and general earthmoving tasks. Typical features include a diesel engine, four-wheel drive on many configurations, and hydraulic controls for precise operation. The model is recognized for its balance of maneuverability, lifting capability, and multi-purpose performance in compact to mid-size applications.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
4TH GEAR FWD	26.00 mph (41.84 kph) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Backhoe Loading Height	13.00 ft (3.96 m) — Starting 2011 Model Year
BREAKOUT FORCE	10,401.00 lbs (4,717.82 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Digging Depth	19.50 ft (5.94 m) — Starting 2006 Model Year
LIFT CAPACITY	6,475.00 lbs (2,937.01 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force	10,225.00 lbs (4,637.99 kg) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity	6,356.00 lbs (2,883.04 kg) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader SAE	102.00 hp (76.06 kw) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loading Height	14.80 ft (4.51 m) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	15.40 ft (4.69 m) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Operating Weight	23,568.00 lbs (10,690.28 kg) — Starting 2007 Model Year
SAE	111.00 hp (82.77 kw) — Starting 2010 Model Year
SAE Net	97.00 hp (72.33 kw) — Starting 2006 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd	27.00 mph (43.45 kph) — Starting 2011 Model Year
WEIGHT	16,066.00 lbs (7,287.42 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year

Backhoe

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	15,680.00 lbs (7,112.34 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std	15,892.00 lbs (7,208.50 kg)
Dig Depth - Ext	19.50 ft (5.94 m)
Dig Depth - Std	15.42 ft (4.70 m)
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,935.00 lbs (1,331.30 kg)
Load At Max Lift - Std	4,609.00 lbs (2,090.61 kg)
Load Height - Ext	14.84 ft (4.52 m)
Load Height - Std	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.59 ft (2.92 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	19.84 ft (6.05 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Transport Height	12.67 ft (3.86 m)
Transport Length	24.17 ft (7.37 m)
Transport Width	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Wheelbase	7.25 ft (2.21 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3054C DIT
Gross Power	101.00 hp (75.32 kw)
Net Max Torque	299.00 lbs ft (405.38 nm)
Net Power	97.00 hp (72.33 kw)
Net Torque Rise	29 %

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	43.00 gpm (162.76 lpm)
Pump Type	variable-flow, axial piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3611 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	10,401.00 lbs (4,717.82 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.31 cu yd
Bucket Width	7.92 in (20.12 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.58 ft (2.62 m)
Dig Depth	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,475.00 lbs (2,937.01 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.68 ft (0.82 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.00 gal (79.49 l)
Max Weight	23,568.00 lbs (10,690.28 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.00 gal (7.57 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight 4wd	16,066.00 lbs (7,287.42 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.40 gal (16.65 l)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	19.5L-R24 XM37 / 21L-24 (16 ply) R4 ATU
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	335/80R 18 XM37 / 12.5/80-18 NHS (10 ply) 1-3 super traction
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Turning Radius	17.80 ft (5.43 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 430E Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	26.80 mph (43.13 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	26.80 mph (43.13 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	power-shuttle

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