Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 432E ➔

The Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed to handle a variety of tasks with ease. With a backhoe dig depth of 16.2 ft and a reach of 18.4 ft, this equipment can efficiently tackle digging and excavation projects. The loader bucket has a capacity of 1.4 cu yd and a width of 94.8 in, ensuring quick and efficient material handling. Equipped with a 94 hp engine and a hydraulic system with pump flow capacity of 41.3 gpm, the 432E is capable of delivering high performance and productivity on the job site. With dimensions tailored for transport convenience and operating specifications suitable for heavy-duty work, this backhoe loader is a reliable choice for construction and landscaping tasks.

Backhoe

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth	16.20 ft (4.94 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	19.60 ft (5.97 m)
Load Height	12.30 ft (3.75 m)
Load Height - Extended	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Reach From Swivel	18.40 ft (5.61 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.40 ft (2.87 m)
Transport Length	19.10 ft (5.82 m)
Transport Width	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	268.60 cu in (4,401.58 cu cm)
Engine Model	3054C
Gross Power	94.00 hp (70.10 kw)
Net Power	91.00 hp (67.86 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.37
Number of Cylinders	4

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	41.30 gpm (156.32 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-Flow Axial-Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	249 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity	1.40 cu yd (1.07 cu m)
Bucket Width	94.80 in (240.79 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Dig Depth	3.60 in (9.14 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	38.40 gal (145.34 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Max Weight	23,589.50 lbs (10,700.03 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Turning Radius	17.80 ft (5.43 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 432E Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	25.50 mph (41.04 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	5
Number of Reverse Gears	5
Transmission Type	Caterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmission

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