Category : Backhoe Loaders ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : 450F ➔
The Caterpillar 450F is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. The 450F is part of Caterpillar's F Series backhoe loader line and is commonly used on job sites that require a versatile machine with both excavation and loading capability. Typical applications include roadwork, landscaping, municipal maintenance, and general earthmoving. The model is recognized for its balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments used in heavy equipment operations.
General Specifications
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
Backhoe Loading Height
14.60 ft (4.45 m) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force
11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity
3,938.00 lbs (1,786.25 kg) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Loader SAE
127.00 hp (94.71 kw) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Max Digging Depth
17.30 ft (5.27 m) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Operating Weight
24,141.00 lbs (10,950.19 kg) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd
25.00 mph (40.23 kph) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Axle Ratings
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Axle Ratings specifications
Front Axle (4wd) - Dynamic
20,233.00 lbs (9,177.55 kg)
Front Axle (4wd) - Static
50,582.00 lbs (22,943.64 kg)
Rear Axle - Dynamic
20,503.00 lbs (9,300.02 kg)
Rear Axle - Static
51,257.00 lbs (23,249.81 kg)
Backhoe
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - E-Stick Extended
17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - E-Stick Retracted
17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Standard
17,746.00 lbs (8,049.46 kg)
Bucket Rotation
198 degrees
Dig Depth - E-Stick Extended
21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Dig Depth - E-Stick Retracted
17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Dig Depth - Standard
17.20 ft (5.24 m)
Loading Height - E-Stick Extended
17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Loading Height - E-Stick Retracted
14.58 ft (4.44 m)
Loading Height - Standard
14.58 ft (4.44 m)
Loading Reach - E-Stick Extended
10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Loading Reach - E-Stick Retracted
6.85 ft (2.09 m)
Loading Reach - Standard
6.85 ft (2.09 m)
Reach From Swing Pivot - E-Stick Extended
25.80 ft (7.86 m)
Reach From Swing Pivot - E-Stick Retracted
22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard
22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Stick Dig Force - E-Stick Extended
9,009.00 lbs (4,086.42 kg)
Stick Dig Force - E-Stick Retracted
11,939.00 lbs (5,415.45 kg)
Stick Dig Force - Standard
11,780.00 lbs (5,343.32 kg)
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - E-Stick Extended
4,514.00 lbs (2,047.52 kg)
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - E-Stick Retracted
8,084.00 lbs (3,666.85 kg)
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard
8,401.00 lbs (3,810.63 kg)
Dimensions
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Height
13.67 ft (4.17 m)
Length
26.00 ft (7.92 m)
Weight
27,115.00 lbs (12,299.17 kg)
Width
8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Engine
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Bore
4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement
268.00 cu in (4,391.74 cu cm)
Engine Model - Standard
Cat C4.4
Gross Power - Iso 14396
142.00 hp (105.89 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995
144.00 hp (107.38 kw)
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349
396.00 lbs ft (536.90 nm)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249
128.00 hp (95.45 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349
127.00 hp (94.71 kw)
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard
31 %
Stroke
5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
4wd Cylinder - Bore
3.35 in (8.51 cm)
4wd Cylinder - Rod Diameter
1.70 in (4.32 cm)
4wd Cylinder - Stroke
9.30 in (23.62 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
50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Pump Type
Variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Steering Type
Ackerman
System Pressure - Backhoe
3800 psi
System Pressure - Loader
3550 psi
Loader
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt
11,375.00 lbs (5,159.62 kg)
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose
1.75 cu yd
Bucket Width - General Purpose
8 ft
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 - Single Tilt
7,871.00 lbs (3,570.23 kg)
Operating Specifications - Backhoe
Caterpillar 450F 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)
Power Train
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Power Train specifications
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st
3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 2nd
6.00 mph (9.66 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 3rd
12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 4th
17.00 mph (27.36 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 5th
25.00 mph (40.23 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st
3.70 mph (5.95 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 2nd
7.80 mph (12.55 kph)
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 3rd
17.00 mph (27.36 kph)
Service Refill
Caterpillar 450F Backhoe Loader Service Refill specifications
Cooling System - A/C
5.30 gal (20.06 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
44.00 gal (166.54 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 450F 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 450F Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Front 4wd Standard Size
12-19.5, 12 ply
Rear - 4wd Standard Size
21L-24 16 ply
Weights
Caterpillar 450F 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
78.00 lbs (35.38 kg)
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks
-276.00 lbs (-125.19 kg)
Operating Weight - Maximum
27,115.00 lbs (12,299.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Nominal
24,141.00 lbs (10,950.19 kg)
