Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 434E ➔

The Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for various construction and excavation tasks. With impressive specs including a backhoe dig depth of up to 17.9 feet, a loader bucket capacity of 1.6 cubic yards, and a gross power of 94 horsepower, this backhoe loader is capable of handling a wide range of projects with ease and efficiency. Its compact dimensions and hydraulic system with a pump flow capacity of 41.3 gallons per minute make it a highly maneuverable and productive piece of equipment on any job site.

Backhoe

Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth	14.30 ft (4.36 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	17.90 ft (5.46 m)
Load Height	6.20 ft (1.89 m)
Load Height - Extended	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Reach From Swivel	18.50 ft (5.64 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.20 ft (2.80 m)
Transport Length	20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Transport Width	7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 434E 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
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 434E 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 434E Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	12,139.70 lbs (5,506.48 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.60 cu yd (1.22 cu m)
Bucket Width	95.90 in (243.59 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Dig Depth	9.10 in (23.11 cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 434E 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	49.50 gal (187.36 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Operating Weight 4wd	18,452.70 lbs (8,370.01 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Turning Radius	18.20 ft (5.55 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed	23.70 mph (38.14 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	23.00 mph (37.01 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	5
Number of Reverse Gears	5
Transmission Type	Caterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmission

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