Construction Equipment Guide
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The Caterpillar 430F 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 for excavation and site preparation tasks. The 430F is part of Caterpillar's F Series and is commonly used where a single machine must perform multiple functions efficiently. Typical applications include roadwork, landscaping, drainage, and general earthmoving. As a compact, maneuverable backhoe loader, the Caterpillar 430F is suited to projects requiring reliable performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments.
| Backhoe Loading Height | 13.00 ft (3.96 m) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
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| Loader Breakout Force | 11,283.00 lbs (5,117.89 kg) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
| Loader Lift Capacity | 7,237.00 lbs (3,282.65 kg) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
| Loader SAE | 107.00 hp (79.79 kw) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
| Max Digging Depth | 15.40 ft (4.69 m) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 15,708.00 lbs (7,125.04 kg) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
| Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd | 25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2013 Model Year |
| Height | 11.75 ft (3.58 m) |
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| Length | 24.08 ft (7.34 m) |
| Weight | 24,251.00 lbs (10,998.19 kg) |
| Width | 7.58 ft (2.31 m) |