# Caterpillar 420D for Sale in Tuscaloosa, AL **URL:** > This machine is being sold for parts. ## Listing details - **Price:** Call for price - **Listing ID:** 47391676 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 420D - **Category:** Backhoe Loaders - **Serial number:** FDP12457 - **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL ## Manufacturer specifications ### Axle Ratings - **Dynamic (1):** 6983 lbs (3167.44 kg) - **Dynamic (2):** 20418 lbs (9261.46 kg) - **Front Axle (2wd) - Static:** 30319 lbs (13752.48 kg) - **Front Axle (4wd) - Static:** 27029 lbs (12260.16 kg) - **Rear Axle - Static:** 61233 lbs (27774.86 kg) ### Backhoe - **Bucket Dig Force - Ext:** 14586 lbs (6616.11 kg) - **Bucket Dig Force - Standard:** 14712 lbs (6673.26 kg) - **Bucket Dig Force - Std:** 14712 lbs (6673.26 kg) - **Bucket Rotation:** 205 degrees - **Dig Depth - Ext:** 18.08 ft (5.51 m) - **Dig Depth - Standard:** 14.42 ft (4.4 m) - **Dig Depth - Std:** 14.41 ft (4.39 m) - **E-Stick Extended (1):** 18.08 ft (5.51 m) - **E-Stick Extended (2):** 21.9 ft (6.68 m) - **E-Stick Extended (3):** 14586 lbs (6616.11 kg) - **E-Stick Extended (4):** 6188 lbs (2806.83 kg) - **E-Stick Extended (5):** 4121 lbs (1869.26 kg) - **E-Stick Retracted (1):** 14.67 ft (4.47 m) - **E-Stick Retracted (2):** 18.72 ft (5.71 m) - **E-Stick Retracted (3):** 14586 lbs (6616.11 kg) - **E-Stick Retracted (4):** 8421 lbs (3819.71 kg) - **E-Stick Retracted (5):** 8936 lbs (4053.31 kg) - **Load Height - Ext:** 13.7 ft (4.18 m) - **Load Height - Std:** 11.86 ft (3.61 m) - **Loading Height - Standard:** 11.83 ft (3.61 m) - **Loading Reach - Standard:** 5.67 ft (1.73 m) - **Reach At Load Height - Ext:** 2.47 ft (0.75 m) - **Reach At Load Height - Std:** 2.83 ft (0.86 m) - **Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard:** 18.5 ft (5.64 m) - **Reach From Swivel - Ext:** 21.9 ft (6.68 m) - **Reach From Swivel - Std:** 18.54 ft (5.65 m) - **Stick Dig Force - Standard:** 8593 lbs (3897.72 kg) - **Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard:** 10538 lbs (4779.96 kg) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 0.98 ft (0.3 m) - **Height To Top Of Suspended Cab:** 9.09 ft (2.77 m) - **Transport Height:** 11.77 ft (3.59 m) - **Transport Length:** 22.89 ft (6.98 m) - **Transport Width:** 7.72 ft (2.35 m) - **Wheelbase:** 6.89 ft (2.1 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Displacement:** 243 cu in (3982.07 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** 3054T - **Engine Model - Standard:** Cat 3054T - **Gross Power:** 88 hp (65.62 kw) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 88 hp (65.62 kw) - **Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349:** 254 lbs ft (344.37 nm) - **Net Power:** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020:** 88 PS - **Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269:** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Net Power (Optional) - Iso 1585:** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Net Power (Optional) - Iso 9249:** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Net Power (Optional) - Sae J1349:** 84 hp (62.64 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard:** 27 % - **Number Of Cylinders:** 4 - **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm - **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm) ### General Specifications - **(4Wd) - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at ground level (since 2006):** 40 deg - **(4Wd) - 11) Digging depth (since 2006):** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **(4Wd) - 11) Digging depth (since 2006):** 6.5 in (16.51 cm) - **(4Wd) - 11) Digging depth (since 2006):** 7 in (17.78 cm) - **(4Wd) - 12) Maximum operating height (since 2006):** 164 in (416.56 cm) - **(4Wd) - 8) Dump angle at full height (since 2006):** 43 deg - **(4Wd) - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle (since 2006):** 33 in (83.82 cm) - **(4Wd) - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle (since 2006):** 28 in (71.12 cm) - **(4Wd) - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle (since 2006):** 32 in (81.28 cm) - **(4Wd) - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2006):** 99 in (251.46 cm) - **(4Wd) - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2006):** 100 in (254 cm) - **(4Wd) - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2006):** 103 in (261.62 cm) - **(4Wd) - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2006):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **(4Wd) - Jaw opening maximum (since 2006):** 31 in (78.74 cm) - **(4Wd) - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2006):** 950 lbs (430.91 kg) - **(4Wd) - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2006):** 980 lbs (444.52 kg) - **(4Wd) - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2006):** 965 lbs (437.72 kg) - **(4Wd) - Maximum grading angle (since 2006):** 107 deg - **(4Wd) - Maximum grading angle (since 2006):** 106 deg - **(4Wd) - Maximum grading angle (since 2006):** 110 deg - **(4Wd) - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2006):** 1460 lbs (662.25 kg) - **(4Wd) - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2006):** 1510 lbs (684.93 kg) - **(4Wd) - Width of dozer cutting edge (since 2006):** 89 in (226.06 cm) - **(4Wd) - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Maximum operating height (since 2006):** 163 in (414.02 cm) - **(4Wd) - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Maximum operating height (since 2006):** 165 in (419.1 cm) - **1) Overall transport length (since 2001):** 276 in (701.04 cm) - **1) Overall transport length (since 2001):** 275 in (698.5 cm) - **1) Overall transport length (since 2001):** 278 in (706.12 cm) - **1st (since 2001):** 5.8 3.6 - **2) Overall transport height (since 2001):** 141 in (358.14 cm) - **2nd (since 2001):** 9.3 5.8 - **3) Height to top of cab/canopy (since 2001):** 109 in (276.86 cm) - **3rd (since 2001):** 19.2 12.0 - **4) Height to top of exhaust stack (since 2001):** 105 in (266.7 cm) - **4th (since 2001):** 32.8 20.4 - **4th Gear Fwd (since 2004):** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph) - **5) Rear axle centerline to front grill (since 2001):** 105 in (266.7 cm) - **6) Wheelbase (2WD/AWD) (since 2001):** 83 in (210.82 cm) - **650 mm 2'2" 1400 4'7" 930 mm 3'1" MATERIAL-HANDLING ARM (since 2001):** Cat 420D IT Operating - **Backhoe - 13) Digging depth, SAE (maximum) (since 2001):** 217 in (551.18 cm) - **Backhoe - 13) Digging depth, SAE (maximum) (since 2001):** 176 in (447.04 cm) - **Backhoe - 13) Digging depth, SAE (maximum) (since 2001):** 173 in (439.42 cm) - **Backhoe - 14) Digging depth, 610 mm (2'0") flat bottom (since 2001):** 216 in (548.64 cm) - **Backhoe - 14) Digging depth, 610 mm (2'0") flat bottom (since 2001):** 175 in (444.5 cm) - **Backhoe - 14) Digging depth, 610 mm (2'0") flat bottom (since 2001):** 172 in (436.88 cm) - **Backhoe - 15) Reach from swing pivot at ground line (since 2001):** 263 in (668.02 cm) - **Backhoe - 15) Reach from swing pivot at ground line (since 2001):** 225 in (571.5 cm) - **Backhoe - 15) Reach from swing pivot at ground line (since 2001):** 222 in (563.88 cm) - **Backhoe - 16) Loading reach (since 2001):** 108 in (274.32 cm) - **Backhoe - 16) Loading reach (since 2001):** 72 in (182.88 cm) - **Backhoe - 16) Loading reach (since 2001):** 68 in (172.72 cm) - **Backhoe - 17) Stabilizer spread, operating position (center of pad) (since 2001):** 127 in (322.58 cm) - **Backhoe - 18) Stabilizer spread, operating position (outside edge of pad) (since 2001):** 145 in (368.3 cm) - **Backhoe - Bucket dig force (since 2001):** 14586 lbs (6616.11 kg) - **Backhoe - Bucket dig force (since 2001):** 14712 lbs (6673.26 kg) - **Backhoe - Bucket rotation (since 2001):** 205 deg - **Backhoe - Loading height (since 2001):** 164 in (416.56 cm) - **Backhoe - Loading height (since 2001):** 143 in (363.22 cm) - **Backhoe - Loading height (since 2001):** 142 in (360.68 cm) - **Backhoe - Maximum operating height (since 2001):** 242 in (614.68 cm) - **Backhoe - Maximum operating height (since 2001):** 215 in (546.1 cm) - **Backhoe - Reach from rear axle centerline at ground line (since 2001):** 306 in (777.24 cm) - **Backhoe - Reach from rear axle centerline at ground line (since 2001):** 268 in (680.72 cm) - **Backhoe - Reach from rear axle centerline at ground line (since 2001):** 265 in (673.1 cm) - **Backhoe - Stabilizer spread, transport position (since 2001):** 93 in (236.22 cm) - **Backhoe - Stick dig force (since 2001):** 6188 lbs (2806.83 kg) - **Backhoe - Stick dig force (since 2001):** 8421 lbs (3819.71 kg) - **Backhoe - Stick dig force (since 2001):** 8593 lbs (3897.72 kg) - **Backhoe - Swing arc (since 2001):** 180 deg - **Bore (since 2001):** 3.94 in (10.01 cm) - **Bore (since 2006):** 4.13 in (10.49 cm) - **Breakout Force (since 2004):** 10,131 lbs (4595.35 kg) - **Digging Depth (since 2004):** 18.1 ft (5.52 m) - **Engine Displacement (since 2001):** 243 cu in (3982.07 cu cm) - **Engine Displacement (since 2006):** 268 cu in (4391.74 cu cm) - **Engine Model (since 2001):** 3054 T - **Engine Model (since 2006):** 3054C DIT - **Flywheel Power (Gross) (since 2001):** 88 hp (65.62 kw) - **Flywheel Power (Net) (since 2001):** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Fork Tine Length (since 2001):** 41 in (104.14 cm) - **Fork Tine Length (since 2001):** 47 in (119.38 cm) - **Fork Tine Length (since 2001):** 53 in (134.62 cm) - **Front wheel tread gauge (since 2001):** 74 in (187.96 cm) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2001):** 34 US gal (128 L) - **Gross Flywheel Power - ISO 14396 (since 2006):** 92 hp (68.61 kw) - **Gross Flywheel Power - SAE J1995 (since 2006):** 93 hp (69.35 kw) - **Ground clearance (minimum) (since 2001):** 12 in (30.48 cm) - **Hydraulic System, closed center (since 2001):** LSPC - **Lift Capacity (since 2004):** 6,385 lbs (2896.19 kg) - **Load center (since 2001):** 21 in (53.34 cm) - **Load center (since 2001):** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Load center (since 2001):** 27 in (68.58 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 10) Maximum bucket rollback at ground level (since 2001):** 40 deg - **Loader Bucket - 11) Digging depth (since 2001):** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 11) Digging depth (since 2001):** 6.5 in (16.51 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 11) Digging depth (since 2001):** 7 in (17.78 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 12) Maximum operating height (since 2001):** 164 in (416.56 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 7) Maximum hinge pin height (since 2001):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 7) Maximum hinge pin height (2WD) (since 2006):** 129 in (327.66 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 8) Dump angle at full height (since 2001):** 43 deg - **Loader Bucket - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle (since 2001):** 33 in (83.82 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle (since 2001):** 28 in (71.12 cm) - **Loader Bucket - 9) Dump reach at maximum angle (since 2001):** 32 in (81.28 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Breakout force (since 2001):** 10131 lbs (4595.35 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Breakout force (since 2001):** 10099 lbs (4580.84 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Breakout force (since 2001):** 10269 lbs (4657.95 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Breakout force (since 2001):** 10018 lbs (4544.09 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Breakout force (since 2001):** 10026 lbs (4547.72 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Capacity (SAE) rated (since 2001):** 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - **Loader Bucket - Capacity (SAE) rated (since 2001):** 1.31 cu yd (1 cu m) - **Loader Bucket - Capacity (SAE) rated (since 2001):** 1.35 cu yd (1.03 cu m) - **Loader Bucket - Capacity (SAE) rated (since 2001):** 1.4 cu yd (1.07 cu m) - **Loader Bucket - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2001):** 100 in (254 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2001):** 103 in (261.62 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2001):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Dump height at maximum angle (since 2001):** 99 in (251.46 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum (since 2001):** 31 in (78.74 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2001):** 950 lbs (430.91 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2001):** 980 lbs (444.52 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Jaw opening maximum Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2001):** 965 lbs (437.72 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Lift capacity at maximum height (since 2001):** 6385 lbs (2896.19 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Lift capacity at maximum height (since 2001):** 6056 lbs (2746.96 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Lift capacity at maximum height (since 2001):** 6391 lbs (2898.91 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Lift capacity at maximum height (since 2001):** 5968 lbs (2707.04 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Maximum grading angle (since 2001):** 106 deg - **Loader Bucket - Maximum grading angle (since 2001):** 110 deg - **Loader Bucket - Maximum grading angle (since 2001):** 107 deg - **Loader Bucket - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2001):** 1460 lbs (662.25 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Weight (does not include teeth or forks) (since 2001):** 1510 lbs (684.93 kg) - **Loader Bucket - Width (since 2001):** 89 in (226.06 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Width (since 2001):** 95 in (241.3 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge (since 2001):** 95 in (241.3 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Maximum operating height (since 2001):** 163 in (414.02 cm) - **Loader Bucket - Width of dozer cutting edge 12) Maximum operating height (since 2001):** 165 in (419.1 cm) - **Loading Height (since 2004):** 13.8 ft (4.21 m) - **MACHINE DIMENSIONS (since 2001):** 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - **MACHINE DIMENSIONS (since 2001):** 1.35 cu yd (1.03 cu m) - **Machine Dimensions - 1) Overall transport length (since 2006):** 276 in (701.04 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 1) Overall transport length (since 2006):** 275 in (698.5 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 1) Overall transport length (since 2006):** 278 in (706.12 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 2) Overall transport height (since 2006):** 141 in (358.14 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 3) Height to top of cab/canopy (since 2006):** 109 in (276.86 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 4) Height to top of exhaust stack (since 2006):** 105 in (266.7 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 5) Rear axle centerline to front grill (since 2006):** 105 in (266.7 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - 6) Wheelbase (2WD/AWD) (since 2006):** 83 in (210.82 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - Front wheel tread gauge (since 2006):** 74 in (187.96 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - Ground clearance (minimum) (since 2006):** 12 in (30.48 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - Overall length (since 2006):** 276 in (701.04 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - Overall length (since 2006):** 274 in (695.96 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - Overall width (since 2006):** 93 in (236.22 cm) - **Machine Dimensions - Rear wheel tread gauge (since 2006):** 68 in (172.72 cm) - **MATERIAL-HANDLING ARM (since 2001):** Cat 420D IT - **Material-Handling Arm - Fork Tine Length (since 2006):** 41 in (104.14 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Fork Tine Length (since 2006):** 47 in (119.38 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Fork Tine Length (since 2006):** 53 in (134.62 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Load center (since 2006):** 27 in (68.58 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Load center (since 2006):** 21 in (53.34 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Load center (since 2006):** 24 in (60.96 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) (since 2006):** 988 lbs (448.15 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) (since 2006):** 2131 lbs (966.61 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) (since 2006):** 1349 lbs (611.9 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (CEN474-4) (since 2006):** 5049 lbs (2290.19 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (CEN474-4) (since 2006):** 5003 lbs (2269.33 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (CEN474-4) (since 2006):** 5025 lbs (2279.3 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (SAE J1197) (since 2006):** 3985 lbs (1807.57 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (SAE J1197) (since 2006):** 3829 lbs (1736.81 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Operating load (SAE J1197) (since 2006):** 4155 lbs (1884.68 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm - Overall length (A) (since 2006):** 300 in (762 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Overall length (A) (since 2006):** 306 in (777.24 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Overall length (A) (since 2006):** 294 in (746.76 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Overall length, maximum (since 2006):** 377 in (957.58 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Overall length, maximum (since 2006):** 338 in (858.52 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm - Overall length, maximum (since 2006):** 416 in (1056.64 cm) - **Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) (since 2001):** 2131 lbs (966.61 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) (since 2001):** 1349 lbs (611.9 kg) - **Material-Handling Arm Position Operating load (SAE J1197 and CEN474-4) (since 2001):** 988 lbs (448.15 kg) - **Net Flywheel Power - EEC 80/1269 (since 2006):** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Net Flywheel Power - ISO 9249 (since 2006):** 90 hp (67.11 kw) - **Net Flywheel Power - SAE J1349 (since 2006):** 89 hp (66.37 kw) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2001):** 4 - **Operating load (CEN474-4) (since 2001):** 5049 lbs (2290.19 kg) - **Operating load (CEN474-4) (since 2001):** 5025 lbs (2279.3 kg) - **Operating load (CEN474-4) (since 2001):** 5003 lbs (2269.33 kg) - **Operating load (SAE J1197) (since 2001):** 4155 lbs (1884.68 kg) - **Operating load (SAE J1197) (since 2001):** 3985 lbs (1807.57 kg) - **Operating load (SAE J1197) (since 2001):** 3829 lbs (1736.81 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2001):** 15772 lbs (7154.07 kg) - **Operating Weight (since 2004):** 16,217 lbs (7355.92 kg) - **Overall length (since 2001):** 276 in (701.04 cm) - **Overall length (since 2001):** 274 in (695.96 cm) - **Overall length (A) (since 2001):** 294 in (746.76 cm) - **Overall length (A) (since 2001):** 300 in (762 cm) - **Overall length (A) (since 2001):** 306 in (777.24 cm) - **Overall length, maximum (since 2001):** 338 in (858.52 cm) - **Overall length, maximum (since 2001):** 377 in (957.58 cm) - **Overall length, maximum (since 2001):** 416 in (1056.64 cm) - **Overall width (since 2001):** 93 in (236.22 cm) - **Pump capacity (since 2001):** 3300 psi (22754 kPa) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2001):** 2200 rpm - **Rear wheel tread gauge (since 2001):** 68 in (172.72 cm) - **SAE Net (since 2004):** 85 hp (63.39 kw) - **Single-Tilt IT Loader MACHINE DIMENSIONS (since 2001):** 1.25 cu yd (0.96 cu m) - **Single-Tilt IT Loader MACHINE DIMENSIONS (since 2001):** 1.31 cu yd (1 cu m) - **Single-Tilt IT Loader MACHINE DIMENSIONS (since 2001):** 1.4 cu yd (1.07 cu m) - **Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 1st (since 2001):** 5.7 3.5 - **Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 2nd (since 2001):** 9.2 5.7 - **Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 3rd (since 2001):** 12.3 7.6 - **Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 4th (since 2001):** 19.0 11.9 - **Speeds Forward (Auto-Shift) - 5th (since 2001):** 32.0 20.0 - **Speeds Reverse (Auto-Shift) - 1st (since 2001):** 5.7 3.5 - **Speeds Reverse (Auto-Shift) - 2nd (since 2001):** 12.3 7.6 - **Speeds Reverse (Auto-Shift) - 3rd (since 2001):** 23.0 14.5 - **Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 1st (since 2001):** 5.8 3.6 - **Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 2nd (since 2001):** 9.3 5.8 - **Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 3rd (since 2001):** 19.2 12.0 - **Speeds Reverse (Power Shuttle) - 4th (since 2001):** 32.8 20.4 - **Stroke (since 2001):** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Tires - 2WD Bias Front (since 2001):** 11L x 16, 12 PR - **Tires - 2WD Bias Rear (since 2001):** 19.5 x 24, 10 PR - **Tires - AWD Bias Front (since 2001):** 12.5/80 x 18, 10 PR - **Tires - AWD Bias Rear (since 2001):** 19.5 x 24, 10 PR - **Tires - AWD Bias Rear (since 2006):** 21L x 24, 12 PR, R4 - **Tires - AWD Combination Front (since 2001):** 340/80 x R18, Radial - **Tires - AWD Combination Rear (since 2001):** 19.5 x 24, 10 PR, Bias - **Tires - AWD Radial Front (since 2001):** 340/80 x R18 - **Tires - AWD Radial Rear (since 2001):** 19.5 x 24 - **Turning Circle Wall to Wall (since 2001):** 420 in (1066.8 cm) ### Hydraulic - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 43.1 gpm (163.13 lpm) - **Pump Type:** LSPC, closed center - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3300.2 psi ### Hydraulic System - **2wd Cylinder - Bore:** 2.8 in (7.11 cm) - **4wd Cylinder - Bore:** 2.56 in (6.5 cm) - **Brake System:** Inboard, oil-immersed - **Circuit Type:** Load sensing, closed Center - **Power Steering:** Hydrostatic - **Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm:** 43 gpm (162.76 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Variable flow, axial-piston - **Rod Diameter (1):** 1.8 in (4.57 cm) - **Rod Diameter (2):** 1.5 in (3.81 cm) - **Steering Type:** Front wheel - **Stroke (1):** 8.8 in (22.35 cm) - **Stroke (2):** 8.3 in (21.08 cm) - **System Pressure:** 3300 psi ### Loader - **Bucket Breakout Force:** 10138.89 lbs (4598.93 kg) - **Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt:** 10131 lbs (4595.35 kg) - **Bucket Capacity:** 1.26 cu yd - **Bucket Capacity - General Purpose:** 1.25 cu yd - **Bucket Width:** 89.06 in (226.21 cm) - **Bucket Width - General Purpose:** 89 ft - **Clearance At Max Dump Height:** 8.35 ft (2.55 m) - **Dig Depth:** 5.32 in (13.51 cm) - **Dig Depth - Single Tilt:** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt:** 8.35 ft (2.55 m) - **Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt:** 2.74 ft (0.84 m) - **Lift Capacity At Full Height:** 6384.59 lbs (2896 kg) - **Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt:** 6385 lbs (2896.19 kg) - **Reach At Max Dump Height:** 2.74 ft (0.84 m) ### Operating Specifications - Backhoe - **Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels:** 26.8 ft (8.17 m) - **Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket:** 35 ft (10.67 m) ### Operational - **Fuel Capacity:** 33.9 gal (128.31 l) - **Operating Weight 4wd:** 15763.1 lbs (7150.03 kg) - **Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd:** 19.5x24,10PR / 19.5L24,10PR - **Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd:** 11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR - **Turning Radius:** 17.6 ft (5.36 m) ### Power Train - **Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st:** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph) - **Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st:** 3.5 mph (5.63 kph) - **Forward - 2nd (1):** 5.8 mph (9.33 kph) - **Forward - 2nd (2):** 5.7 mph (9.17 kph) - **Forward - 3rd (1):** 12 mph (19.31 kph) - **Forward - 3rd (2):** 7.6 mph (12.23 kph) - **Forward - 4th (1):** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph) - **Forward - 4th (2):** 11.9 mph (19.15 kph) - **Forward - 5th:** 20 mph (32.19 kph) - **Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st:** 3.6 mph (5.79 kph) - **Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st:** 3.6 mph (5.79 kph) - **Reverse - 2nd (1):** 5.8 mph (9.33 kph) - **Reverse - 2nd (2):** 7.6 mph (12.23 kph) - **Reverse - 3rd (1):** 12 mph (19.31 kph) - **Reverse - 3rd (2):** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph) - **Reverse - 4th:** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph) ### Service Refill - **Cooling System - A/C:** 4.2 gal (15.9 l) - **Cooling System - High-Ambient:** 4.4 gal (16.65 l) - **Engine Oil - With Filter:** 2 gal (7.57 l) - **Front Axle (4wd):** 2 gal (7.57 l) - **Front Axle - Planetaries:** 0.2 gal (0.76 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 34 gal (128.69 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 21 gal (79.49 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 10 gal (37.85 l) - **Rear Axle:** 6.4 gal (24.22 l) - **Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd:** 4 gal (15.14 l) - **Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2wd:** 4 gal (15.14 l) ### Standards - **Brakes:** SAE j1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996 - **Cab - Rops:** SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994 - **Cab - Sound:** ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A) - **Exterior Sound:** SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A) ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph) - **Max Speed Reverse:** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4 - **Transmission Type:** power shuttle ### Weights - **Counterweights - Option 1:** 320 lbs (145.15 kg) - **Operating Weight - Maximum:** 21605 lbs (9799.88 kg) - **Operating Weight - Nominal:** 15772 lbs (7154.07 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 420D 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. The 420D is part of Caterpillar's 420 series and is commonly used for excavation, site preparation, roadwork, landscaping, and general earthmoving tasks. Typical features include a diesel engine, four-wheel drive, hydraulic controls, and an enclosed operator station on many configurations. The model is recognized for balanced performance, maneuverability, and compatibility with a range of work tools and attachments. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 420D](https://s3.amazonaws.com/equipment.ceg/noimage.jpg)