Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 450E ➔

The Caterpillar 450E is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site preparation work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear excavator arm, allowing digging, trenching, loading, and material handling in one machine. The 450E is part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup and is commonly used on job sites that require versatility and mobility. Typical applications include excavation, road maintenance, landscaping, and general earthmoving. As a Caterpillar backhoe loader, the 450E is associated with diesel-powered operation, articulated steering, and hydraulic implement control for multi-purpose performance in compact and medium-duty work environments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
4TH GEAR FWD	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Backhoe Loading Height	14.60 ft (4.45 m) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Breakout Force lbs (kgs)	11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Breakout Force	12,661.00 lbs (5,742.94 kg) — Starting 2007 Model Year
Digging Depth	21.30 ft (6.49 m) — Starting 2007 Model Year
Lift Capacity lbs (kgs)	7,871.00 lbs (3,570.23 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Lift Capacity	8,439.00 lbs (3,827.87 kg) — Starting 2007 Model Year
LOADER BREAKOUT FORCE	11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg) — Starting 2009 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity	11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader SAE	124.00 hp (92.47 kw) — Starting 2011 Model Year
LOADING HEIGHT	17.00 ft (5.18 m) — Starting 2010 Model Year
Max Digging Depth	17.30 ft (5.27 m) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Operating Weight	24,141.00 lbs (10,950.19 kg) — Starting 2009 Model Year
SAE	137.00 hp (102.16 kw) — Starting 2010 Model Year
SAE Net	124.00 hp (92.47 kw) — Starting 2007 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd	25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2011 Model Year
Weight	24,141.00 lbs (10,950.19 kg) — Starting 2010 Model Year

Axle Ratings

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Axle Ratings specifications
Dynamic (1)	20,233.00 lbs (9,177.55 kg)
Dynamic (2)	20,503.00 lbs (9,300.02 kg)
Front Axle (4wd) - Static	50,582.00 lbs (22,943.64 kg)
Rear Axle - Static	51,257.00 lbs (23,249.81 kg)

Backhoe

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Standard	17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std	17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
Bucket Rotation	198 degrees
Dig Depth - Ext	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Dig Depth - Standard	17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Dig Depth - Std	17.25 ft (5.26 m)
E-Stick Extended (1)	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
E-Stick Extended (2)	25.80 ft (7.86 m)
E-Stick Extended (3)	17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
E-Stick Extended (4)	9,009.00 lbs (4,086.42 kg)
E-Stick Extended (5)	4,514.00 lbs (2,047.52 kg)
E-Stick Extended (6)	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
E-Stick Extended (7)	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
E-Stick Retracted (1)	17.20 ft (5.24 m)
E-Stick Retracted (2)	22.00 ft (6.71 m)
E-Stick Retracted (3)	17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (4)	11,939.00 lbs (5,415.45 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (5)	8,084.00 lbs (3,666.85 kg)
E-Stick Retracted (6)	14.58 ft (4.44 m)
E-Stick Retracted (7)	6.85 ft (2.09 m)
Load At Max Lift - Ext	3,283.00 lbs (1,489.15 kg)
Load At Max Lift - Std	5,860.00 lbs (2,658.05 kg)
Load Height - Ext	17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Load Height - Std	14.58 ft (4.44 m)
Loading Height - Standard	14.58 ft (4.44 m)
Loading Reach - Standard	6.85 ft (2.09 m)
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.85 ft (2.09 m)
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard	22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext	25.83 ft (7.87 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Stick Dig Force - Standard	11,780.00 lbs (5,343.32 kg)
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard	8,401.00 lbs (3,810.63 kg)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height	13.67 ft (4.17 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Length	26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Transport Height	13.58 ft (4.14 m)
Transport Length	26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Transport Width	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Weight	27,115.00 lbs (12,297.05 kg)
Wheelbase	7.25 ft (2.21 m)
Width	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C4.4
Engine Model - Standard	Cat C4.4
Gross Power	137.00 hp (102.16 kw)
Gross Power - Iso 14396	137.00 hp (102.16 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	137.00 hp (102.16 kw)
Net Max Torque	380.00 lbs ft (515.20 nm)
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349	380.00 lbs ft (515.20 nm)
Net Power	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	125.00 hp (93.21 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	124.00 hp (92.47 kw)
Net Torque Rise	28 %
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard	28 %
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	51.30 gpm (194.17 lpm)
Pump Type	variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Relief Valve Pressure	3800 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
4wd Cylinder - Bore	3.35 in (8.51 cm)
Axle Oscillation	10 degrees
Brake System	Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc
Circuit Type	Closed center, load sensing
Power Steering	Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm	51.30 gpm (194.17 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Rod Diameter	1.65 in (4.19 cm)
Steering Type	Ackerman
Stroke	0.80 ft (0.24 m)
System Pressure - Backhoe	3800 psi
System Pressure - Loader	3550 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg)
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt	11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.75 cu yd
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose	1.75 cu yd
Bucket Width	96.00 in (243.84 cm)
Bucket Width - General Purpose	8 ft
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Dig Depth	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Dig Depth - Single Tilt	6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	8.70 ft (2.65 m)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	7,871.00 lbs (3,570.23 kg)
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt	7,871.00 lbs (3,570.23 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.70 ft (0.82 m)

Operating Specifications - Backhoe

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications - Backhoe specifications
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels	27.40 ft (8.35 m)
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket	36.60 ft (11.16 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.80 gal (25.74 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2.90 gal (10.98 l)
Fuel Capacity	38.40 gal (145.34 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	26.50 gal (100.30 l)
Max Weight	27,115.00 lbs (12,299.17 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight 4wd	24,141.00 lbs (10,950.19 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	21L-24 R4 18PR
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	15-19.5 12PR
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.60 gal (21.20 l)
Turning Radius	26.60 ft (8.11 m)

Power Train

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Power Train specifications
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st	3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Forward - 2nd	6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Forward - 3rd	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Forward - 4th	17.00 mph (27.36 kph)
Forward - 5th	25.00 mph (40.23 kph)
Reverse - 2nd	7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
Reverse - 3rd	17.00 mph (27.36 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Service Refill specifications
Cooling System - A/C	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Cooling System - High-Ambient	6.80 gal (25.74 l)
Engine Oil - With Filter	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Front Axle (4wd)	2.90 gal (10.98 l)
Front Axle - Planetaries	0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Fuel Tank	38.40 gal (145.34 l)
Hydraulic System	26.50 gal (100.30 l)
Hydraulic Tank	13.20 gal (49.96 l)
Rear Axle	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd	5.60 gal (21.20 l)

Standards

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Standards specifications
Brakes	SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996
Cab - Fops	SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab - Rops	SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Cab - Sound	ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)
Exterior Sound	SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)

Tires

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Front 4wd Standard Size	15-19.5, 12 PR
Rear - 4wd Standard Size	21L-24, R4 18 PR

Transmission

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	25.00 mph (40.23 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	17.00 mph (27.36 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	5
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

Weights

Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loader Weights specifications
Air Conditioning	157.00 lbs (71.21 kg)
Cab - Rops/Fops	556.00 lbs (252.20 kg)
Extendible Stick - No Weights	628.00 lbs (284.86 kg)
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks	231.00 lbs (104.78 kg)
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks	-190.00 lbs (-86.18 kg)
Operating Weight - Maximum	27,115.00 lbs (12,299.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Nominal	24,141.00 lbs (10,950.19 kg)