# 2005 Caterpillar 420D **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 88988192 - **Year:** 2005 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 420D - **Category:** Backhoe Loaders - **Serial number:** CAT0420DHFDP23568 - **Location:** Chicago, Il - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-24 ## Description Located in Lane 34 Spot 9, Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Backhoe Pilot Controls, Manual Quick Coupler, 94 in Multi-Purpose Loader Bucket, Hydraulic Quick Coupler, 16 in Backhoe Digging Bucket Closing Time: 2026-09-24 08:22:30 AM ## Manufacturer specifications ### Axle Ratings - **Dynamic (1):** 6983 lbs (3167.44 kg) - **Dynamic (2):** 20418 lbs (9261.46 kg) ### Backhoe - **Bucket Dig Force:** 14712 lbs (6673.26 kg) - **Bucket Dig Force - Extended:** 14586 lbs (6616.11 kg) - **Bucket Rotation:** 205 degrees - **Dig Depth:** 14.5 ft (4.42 m) - **Dig Depth - Extended:** 18.1 ft (5.52 m) - **E-Stick Extended (1):** 18.1 ft (5.52 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):** 14.7 ft (4.48 m) - **E-Stick Retracted (2):** 18.8 ft (5.73 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 - Extended:** 13.7 ft (4.18 m) - **Loading Height:** 11.9 ft (3.63 m) - **Loading Reach:** 5.7 ft (1.74 m) - **Reach at Load Height - Extended:** 2.5 ft (0.76 m) - **Reach from Swing Pivot:** 18.5 ft (5.64 m) - **Reach From Swivel:** 18.6 ft (5.67 m) - **Reach From Swivel - Extended:** 21.9 ft (6.68 m) - **Stick Dig Force:** 8593 lbs (3897.72 kg) - **Stick Lift at 2440 mm (8 ft):** 10538 lbs (4779.96 kg) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1 ft (0.3 m) - **Height to Top of Suspended Cab:** 9.1 ft (2.77 m) - **Transport Length:** 22.9 ft (6.98 m) - **Transport Width:** 7.8 ft (2.38 m) - **Wheelbase:** 6.9 ft (2.1 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Displacement:** 243 cu in (3982.07 cu cm) - **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 - 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 - **4th Gear Fwd (since 2004):** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph) - **Breakout Force (since 2004):** 10,131 lbs (4595.35 kg) - **Digging Depth (since 2004):** 18.1 ft (5.52 m) - **Lift Capacity (since 2004):** 6,385 lbs (2896.19 kg) - **Loading Height (since 2004):** 13.8 ft (4.21 m) - **Operating Weight (since 2004):** 16,217 lbs (7355.92 kg) - **SAE Net (since 2004):** 85 hp (63.39 kw) ### Hydraulic System - **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 Flow Capacity:** 43.1 gpm (163.13 lpm) - **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3300.2 psi - **Steering Type:** Front wheel ### Loader - **Bucket Breakout Force:** 10138.9 lbs (4598.93 kg) - **Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt:** 10131 lbs (4595.35 kg) - **Bucket Capacity:** 1.3 cu yd (0.99 cu m) - **Bucket Capacity - General Purpose:** 1.3 cu yd (0.99 cu m) - **Bucket Width:** 89.1 in (226.31 cm) - **Bucket Width - General Purpose:** 89 ft (27.13 m) - **Clearance at Max Dump Height:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m) - **Dig Depth:** 5.4 in (13.72 cm) - **Dig Depth - Single Tilt:** 5 in (12.7 cm) - **Dump Height at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m) - **Dump Reach at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt:** 2.8 ft (0.85 m) - **Lift Capacity at Full Height - Single Tilt:** 6385 lbs (2896.19 kg) - **Reach at Max Dump Height:** 2.8 ft (0.85 m) ### Operating Specifications - **Fuel Capacity:** 33.9 gal (128.31 l) - **Operating Weight 4wd:** 15763.1 lbs (7150.03 kg) - **Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd:** 11Lx1612PR/12.5 / 80x1810PR - **Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels:** 26.8 ft (8.17 m) - **Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket:** 35 ft (10.67 m) - **Turning Radius:** 17.6 ft (5.36 m) ### Power Train - **Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st:** 3.6 mph (5.79 kph) - **Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st:** 3.6 mph (5.79 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 - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2WD:** 4 gal (15.14 l) ### Standards - **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) - **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) ### Tires - **Rear Tires Size:** 19.5x2410PR / 19.5L2410PR ### Transmission - **Max Speed:** 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 on many configurations, and hydraulic controls for efficient operation. The model is recognized for its balance of maneuverability, lifting capability, and serviceability in compact to medium-duty applications. ## Photos ![2005 Caterpillar 420D](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22717/613/c877a7cd-e756-4d77-a7ed-55300fb7c2ec-hr.jpg) ![2005 Caterpillar 420D photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22717/613/f97b8540-f4e7-45c2-b3db-6f5c8ac2e65a-hr.jpg) ![2005 Caterpillar 420D photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22717/613/8510855d-b1ae-400a-b042-9ffc7a5d5bc9-hr.jpg) ![2005 Caterpillar 420D photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22717/613/2bb63064-e799-48a0-b284-4b74ae58af25-hr.jpg) ![2005 Caterpillar 420D photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22717/613/91514cc9-f1b0-48ed-bfbc-7f6f6db1050e-hr.jpg)