# 2021 Caterpillar 420 for Sale in FRESNO, CA

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/backhoe-loaders/420/id/89170010>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $82,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89170010
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 420
- **Category:** Backhoe Loaders
- **Hours:** 2950
- **Serial number:** H8T00811
- **Location:** FRESNO, CA

## Description

AIR CONDITIONER, T4F, AUTO-UP STABILIZERS, BELT, SEAT, 3" SUSPENSION, BUCKET-MP, 1.4 YD3, IT, CAB, DLX, COUPLING, QD, THREADED CAPS, CTWT, 1015 LBS, CUTTING EDGE, TWO PIECE,WIDE, DISPLAY, TOUCH SCREEN, ENG, 74.5KW, C3.6, T4F, GUARD, STABILIZER, HYD, MP, 6FCN, QC, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, LANE 2 ORDER, LINES, AUX COMBO, E-STICK, LINES, CPLR, 14' EXT PILOT, Online Owner's Manual , PACK, DOMESTIC TRUCK, PLATE GROUP, BOOM WEAR, PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR, PLE643, PT, 2WS, PSHF, Ride Control, RUST PREVENTATIVE APPLICATOR, SEAT, DELUXE FABRIC, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SHIPPING/STORAGE PROTECTION, STABILIZER PADS, FLIP-OVER, STD RADIO (12V), STICK, EXT, 14', TIRES, 340 80-18/500 70-24, MX, WORKLIGHTS (8) HALOGEN LAMPS

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** Yes
- **Current Parts Manual:** Yes
- **Current Safety Manual:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Compression in Radiator:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** No
- **Ether Aid:** No
- **Signal Lights:** Yes

### TRANSMISSION

- **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Yes
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Front Axle - STEERING:** Good
- **Hand Metering Unit:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Linkage:** Good
- **Tie Rods / Rod Ends:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Leaks - BRAKE:** No

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes

### BOOM & STICK

- **Boom:** Poor
- **Boom Pins & Bushings:** Good
- **Outriggers:** Good
- **Stick:** Good
- **Stick Pins & Bushings:** Good
- **Swing Lock:** Good
- **Swing Pivot:** Good
- **Transport Lock:** Good

### FRONT BUCKET

- **Bucket Floor:** Good
- **Loader Frame:** Good
- **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good
- **Multi Purpose Cylinders:** Good

### REAR BUCKET

- **Bucket Bottom - REAR BUCKET:** Good
- **Bucket Mounts:** Poor
- **Bucket Sides - REAR BUCKET:** Good
- **Teeth / Adapters - REAR BUCKET:** Poor

### AXLES / FINAL DRIVES

- **Differential Supports:** Good
- **Differentials:** Good
- **Front Final Drives:** Good
- **Rear Axle:** Good
- **Rear Final Drives:** Good
- **Trunion:** Good
- **Universal Joints:** Good
- **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good

### TIRES

- **Spare:** No

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** QUOTE/CODES/SOFTWARE

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axle Ratings

- **Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic (since 2026):** 20233 lbs (9177.55 kg)
- **Front Axle, AWD - Static (since 2026):** 26455 lbs (11999.8 kg)
- **Rear Axle - Dynamic (since 2026):** 15432 lbs (6999.85 kg)
- **Rear Axle - Static (since 2026):** 28660 lbs (12999.97 kg)

### Backhoe

- **Dig Depth - Standard (since 2026):** 14 ft (4.27 m)

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Length:** 23 ft (7.01 m)
- **Weight:** 16500 lbs (7484.28 kg)
- **Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m)

### Engine

- **Dimensions - Bore (since 2026):** 3.86 in (9.8 cm)
- **Dimensions - Stroke (since 2026):** 4.72 in (11.99 cm)
- **Displacement (since 2026):** 220 cu in (3605.16 cu cm)
- **Emissions (since 2026):** Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards.
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** C3.6 74.5 kW (100 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
- **Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014 (since 2026):** 102 hp (76 kW) / 112 hp (84 kW)
- **Net Peak Power Rating - ISO 9249 at 1,800 rpm (since 2026):** 105 hp (78.3 kw)
- **Net Peak Power Rating @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 (since 2026):** 105 hp (78.3 kw)
- **Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (since 2026):** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 (since 2026):** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm (since 2026):** 48%
- **Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349 (since 2026):** 322 lbs ft (436.57 nm)
- **Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To (since 2026):** 10000 ft (3048 m)
- **Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 (since 2026):** 100 hp (74.57 kw)
- **Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 (since 2026):** 102 hp (76.06 kw)

### Engine - Optional

- **Dimensions - Bore (since 2026):** 3.86 in (9.8 cm)
- **Dimensions - Stroke (since 2026):** 4.72 in (11.99 cm)
- **Displacement (since 2026):** 220 cu in (3605.16 cu cm)
- **Emissions (since 2026):** Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards.
- **Engine Model (since 2026):** C3.6 82 kW (110 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
- **Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (since 2026):** 109 hp (81.28 kw)
- **Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 (since 2026):** 110 hp (82.03 kw)
- **Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (since 2026):** 101 hp (75.32 kw)
- **Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 (since 2026):** 101 hp (75.32 kw)
- **Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm (since 2026):** 48%
- **Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349 (since 2026):** 358 lbs ft (485.38 nm)
- **Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To (since 2026):** 10000 ft (3048 m)
- **Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 (since 2026):** 110 hp (82.03 kw)
- **Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 (since 2026):** 112 hp (83.52 kw)

### General Specifications

- **Backhoe Loading Height (since 2023):** 12 - 13.9
- **Backhoe Loading Height (since 2026):** 14 ft (4.27 m)
- **Loader Breakout Force (since 2023):** 12,643 lbs (5734.78 kg)
- **Loader Breakout Force (since 2026):** 11,280 lbs (5116.53 kg)
- **Loader Lift Capacity (since 2023):** 7,230 lbs (3279.48 kg)
- **Loader SAE (since 2023):** 92 hp (68.61 kw)
- **Loader SAE (since 2026):** 91 hp (67.86 kw)
- **Max Digging Depth (since 2023):** 14.2 ft (4.33 m)
- **Max Digging Depth (since 2026):** 25 ft (7.62 m)
- **Operating Weight (since 2023):** 16,279 - 24,251
- **Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd (since 2023):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd (since 2026):** 16,279 mph (26198.45 kph)

### Hydraulic System

- **Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm (since 2026):** 49.4 gpm (186.98 lpm)
- **Pump Type (since 2026):** Variable-flow, Axial Piston
- **System Pressure - Backhoe (since 2026):** 3626 psi
- **System Pressure - Loader (since 2026):** 3626 psi
- **Type (since 2026):** Closed Center

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System with Air Conditioning (since 2026):** 4.8 gal (18.17 l)
- **Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) (since 2026):** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Engine Oil - With Filter (since 2026):** 2.4 gal (9.08 l)
- **Front Axle (AWD) (since 2026):** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)
- **Front Axle (AWD) - Planetaries (since 2026):** 0.2 gal (0.76 l)
- **Fuel Tank (since 2026):** 42.3 gal (160.11 l)
- **Hydraulic System (since 2026):** 25.1 gal (95 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank (since 2026):** 11.1 gal (42.01 l)
- **Rear Axle (since 2026):** 4.2 gal (15.9 l)
- **Rear Axle - Planetaries (since 2026):** 0.4 gal (1.51 l)
- **Transmission - Power Shift - AWD (since 2026):** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD (since 2026):** 4.8 gal (18.17 l)

### Steering

- **Axle Oscillation (since 2026):** 11 degrees
- **Bore (since 2026):** 2.6 in (6.6 cm)
- **Cylinder (since 2026):** One Double-Acting
- **Power Steering (since 2026):** Hydrostatic
- **Rod Diameter (since 2026):** 1.6 in (4.06 cm)
- **Stroke (since 2026):** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels (since 2026):** 26.92 ft (8.21 m)
- **Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket (since 2026):** 35.25 ft (10.74 m)
- **Type (since 2026):** Front Wheel

### Sustainability

- **Recyclability (since 2026):** 92%

### Transmission

- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 1st (since 2026):** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 2nd (since 2026):** 5.8 mph (9.33 kph)
- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 3rd (since 2026):** 12 mph (19.31 kph)
- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 4th (since 2026):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 1st (since 2026):** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 2nd (since 2026):** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 3rd (since 2026):** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 2nd (since 2026):** 5.8 mph (9.33 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 3rd (since 2026):** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 4th (since 2026):** 12 mph (19.31 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 5th (since 2026):** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 6th (since 2026):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward -1st (since 2026):** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 1st (since 2026):** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 2nd (since 2026):** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 3rd (since 2026):** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 1st (since 2026):** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 2nd (since 2026):** 5.8 mph (9.33 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 3rd (since 2026):** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 4th (since 2026):** 12 mph (19.31 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th (since 2026):** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th LTC (since 2026):** 18 mph (28.97 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th (since 2026):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th LTC\* (since 2026):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 1st (since 2026):** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 2nd (since 2026):** 7.7 mph (12.39 kph)
- **Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 3rd (since 2026):** 17 mph (27.36 kph)

### Weights

- **Air Conditioning (since 2026):** 99 lbs (44.91 kg)
- **All-Wheel Drive (since 2026):** STD
- **Cab - ROPS/FOPS (since 2026):** 320 lbs (145.15 kg)
- **Counterweights, base (since 2026):** 256 lbs (116.12 kg)
- **Counterweights, base - Maximum (since 2026):** 1014 lbs (459.94 kg)
- **Counterweights, base - Stackable, one (since 2026):** 529 lbs (239.95 kg)
- **Extendible Stick (excludes ft. counterweight) (since 2026):** 595 lbs (269.89 kg)
- **Loader QC (since 2026):** 540 lbs (244.94 kg)
- **MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks (since 2026):** 2017 lbs (914.9 kg)
- **MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks (since 2026):** 1642 lbs (744.8 kg)
- **Operating Weight (estimated) (since 2026):** 17271 lbs (7834 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Maximum (since 2026):** 24251 lbs (11000.08 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity (since 2026):** 24251 lbs (11000.08 kg)
- **Power-Shift Transmission (since 2026):** STD
- **Ride Control (since 2026):** 33 lbs (14.97 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 420 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 in a single machine. Caterpillar 420 models are commonly used for excavation, site preparation, roadwork, landscaping, and general earthmoving tasks. Typical features include a diesel engine, hydrostatic or powershift transmission, four-wheel drive, and operator cab options. The 420 is part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup, known for balanced performance, maneuverability, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments.

## Photos

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