# 2003 Caterpillar 420D for Sale in Chehalis, Wa

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/backhoe-loaders/420d/id/88988890>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 88988890
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 420D
- **Category:** Backhoe Loaders
- **Serial number:** CAT0420DTBLN07028
- **Location:** Chehalis, Wa
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-02

## Description

Pick up by appointment only

## 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 mph (kmh) (since 2004):** 20.4 (32.8)
- **Breakout Force lbs (kgs) (since 2004):** 10,131 (4,595)
- **Digging Depth ft (m) (since 2004):** 18.1 (5.5)
- **Lift Capacity lbs (kgs) (since 2004):** 6,385 (2,896)
- **Loading Height ft (m) (since 2004):** 13.8 (4.2)
- **Operating Weight lbs (kg) (since 2004):** 16,217 (7,356)
- **SAE Net hp (kW) (since 2004):** 85 (63)

### 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 general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's 420 series and combines a front loader bucket with a rear excavator arm for versatile site operation. The 420D is commonly used in utility work, road maintenance, landscaping, and small to medium earthmoving projects. It features a diesel engine, four-wheel drive on many configurations, and hydraulic controls for material handling and excavation tasks. The machine is known for its balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments used in construction and municipal applications.

## Photos

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