# 2021 Caterpillar 420XE AE4T for Sale in Abilene, TX

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $85,500.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88498377
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 420XE AE4T
- **Category:** Backhoe Loaders
- **Hours:** 4426
- **Serial number:** H9X00817
- **Location:** Abilene, TX

## Description

\*420 XE 07A BACKHOE LOADER CFG1, \*AIR CONDITIONER, T4F, \*AUTO-UP STABILIZERS, \*CAB, DELUXE, \*COUNTERWEIGHT, 1015 LBS, \*DISPLAY, TOUCH SCREEN, \*ENGINE, 74.5KW, C3.6 DITA, T4F, \*HYD, MP, 6FCN/8BNK, EH, QC, \*LINES, COMBINED AUX, E-STICK, \*LOADER, ST, PL, QUICK COUPLER, \*PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR, PLE643, \*PT, 4WD/2WS AUTOSHIFT, \*RIDE CONTROL, \*SEAT, DELUXE FABRIC, HEATED, \*STICK, EXTENDABLE, 14FT, \*USB POWER PORT, \*WORKLIGHTS (8) HALOGEN LAMPS, BELT, SEAT, 2" SUSPENSION, BUCKET-GP, 1.31 YD3, IT, BUCKET-HD, 24", 6.2 FT3, CARRIAGE, PAL CL3, 61", IT, COUPLER, PG, MAN.D.LOCK, BHL, CUTTING EDGE, TWO PIECE,WIDE, FORK TINE, 2" X 5" X 54", GUARD, STABILIZER, INSTRUCTIONS, ANSI, Online Owner's Manual , PLATE GROUP, BOOM WEAR, RUST PREVENTATIVE APPLICATOR, SERIALIZED TECHNICAL MEDIA KIT, SHIPPING/STORAGE PROTECTION, STABILIZER PADS, FLIP-OVER, TIRES, 340 80-18/500 70-24, MX

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cleaning Required:** Yes

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS:** Yes
- **ROPS Certification Plate:** 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

- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### BRAKE

- **Leaks - BRAKE:** No

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### BOOM & STICK

- **Boom:** Good
- **Stick:** Good
- **Swing Lock:** Good
- **Swing Pivot:** Good
- **Transport Lock:** Good

### FRONT BUCKET

- **Bucket Floor:** Good
- **Loader Frame:** Good
- **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good

### AXLES / FINAL DRIVES

- **Differential Supports:** Good
- **Differentials:** Good
- **Rear Axle:** Good
- **Trunion:** Good
- **Wheel Lugs & Rims:** Good

## 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:** 9.25 ft (2.82 m)
- **Length:** 23.5833 ft (7.19 m)
- **Weight:** 17271 lbs (7834 kg)
- **Width:** 7.4167 ft (2.26 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 - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (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 - SAE J1349 (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 (110hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
- **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)
- **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
- **Loader Breakout Force (since 2023):** 12,643 lbs (5734.78 kg)
- **Loader Lift Capacity (since 2023):** 7,230 lbs (3279.48 kg)
- **Loader SAE (since 2023):** 92 hp (68.61 kw)
- **Max Digging Depth (since 2023):** 14.2 ft (4.33 m)
- **Operating Weight (since 2023):** 16,279 - 24,251
- **Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd (since 2023):** 25 mph (40.23 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 Steering

### 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):** 16279 lbs (7384.04 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 XE is a backhoe loader designed for excavation, loading, trenching, and material handling applications. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, making it suitable for construction, utility, landscaping, and municipal work. The 420 XE features Caterpillar's XE designation for advanced hydraulic performance and fuel efficiency, along with operator-focused controls and integrated machine systems. It is commonly used for digging foundations, loading trucks, site preparation, and utility installation. As part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup, the 420 XE is built for versatility, productivity, and multi-purpose jobsite operation in compact and mid-size work environments.

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