# 2012 Caterpillar 450E for Sale in Phoenix, Az

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/backhoe-loaders/450e/id/89130221>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89130221
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 450E
- **Category:** Backhoe Loaders
- **Hours:** 3791
- **Serial number:** CAT0450ETRBA00241
- **Location:** Phoenix, Az
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-30

## Description

Located in Lane 3 Spot 18, Open Operator Station, Control Pattern Changer, 2011 US EPA Label, Auxiliary Hydraulics, 96 in Multi-Purpose Loader Bucket, Extendable Stick, 24 in Backhoe Digging Bucket, Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics, Thumb Bracket Closing Time: 2026-09-30 04:00:00 PM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axle Ratings

- **Dynamic (1):** 20233 lbs (9175.96 kg)
- **Dynamic (2):** 20503 lbs (9298.41 kg)
- **Front Axle (4wd) - Static:** 50582 lbs (22939.68 kg)
- **Rear Axle - Static:** 51257 lbs (23245.81 kg)

### Backhoe

- **Bucket Dig Force - Ext:** 17746 lbs (8048.07 kg)
- **Bucket Dig Force - Standard:** 17746 lbs (8048.07 kg)
- **Bucket Dig Force - Std:** 17746 lbs (8048.07 kg)
- **Bucket Rotation:** 198 degrees
- **Dig Depth - Ext:** 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
- **Dig Depth - Standard:** 17.2 ft (5.24 m)
- **Dig Depth - Std:** 17.25 ft (5.26 m)
- **E-Stick Extended (1):** 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
- **E-Stick Extended (2):** 25.8 ft (7.86 m)
- **E-Stick Extended (3):** 17746 lbs (8048.07 kg)
- **E-Stick Extended (4):** 9009 lbs (4085.71 kg)
- **E-Stick Extended (5):** 4514 lbs (2047.17 kg)
- **E-Stick Extended (6):** 17 ft (5.18 m)
- **E-Stick Extended (7):** 10.2 ft (3.11 m)
- **E-Stick Retracted (1):** 17.2 ft (5.24 m)
- **E-Stick Retracted (2):** 22 ft (6.71 m)
- **E-Stick Retracted (3):** 17746 lbs (8048.07 kg)
- **E-Stick Retracted (4):** 11939 lbs (5414.51 kg)
- **E-Stick Retracted (5):** 8084 lbs (3666.21 kg)
- **E-Stick Retracted (6):** 14.58 ft (4.44 m)
- **E-Stick Retracted (7):** 6.85 ft (2.09 m)
- **Load At Max Lift - Ext:** 3283 lbs (1488.89 kg)
- **Load At Max Lift - Std:** 5860 lbs (2657.6 kg)
- **Load Height - Ext:** 17 ft (5.18 m)
- **Load Height - Std:** 14.58 ft (4.44 m)
- **Loading Height - Standard:** 14.58 ft (4.44 m)
- **Loading Reach - Standard:** 6.85 ft (2.09 m)
- **Reach At Load Height - Ext:** 10.2 ft (3.11 m)
- **Reach At Load Height - Std:** 6.85 ft (2.09 m)
- **Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard:** 22 ft (6.71 m)
- **Reach From Swivel - Ext:** 25.83 ft (7.87 m)
- **Reach From Swivel - Std:** 22 ft (6.71 m)
- **Stick Dig Force - Standard:** 11780 lbs (5342.4 kg)
- **Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard:** 8401 lbs (3809.98 kg)

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 13.6667 ft (4.17 m)
- **Height To Top Of Suspended Cab:** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Length:** 26 ft (7.92 m)
- **Transport Height:** 13.58 ft (4.14 m)
- **Transport Length:** 26 ft (7.92 m)
- **Transport Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Weight:** 27115 lbs (12299.17 kg)
- **Wheelbase:** 7.25 ft (2.21 m)
- **Width:** 8 ft (2.44 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Displacement:** 268 cu in (4391.74 cu cm)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C4.4
- **Engine Model - Standard:** Cat C4.4
- **Gross Power:** 137 hp (102.16 kw)
- **Gross Power - Iso 14396:** 137 hp (102.16 kw)
- **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 137 hp (102.16 kw)
- **Net Max Torque:** 380 lbs ft (515.2 nm)
- **Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349:** 380 lbs ft (515.2 nm)
- **Net Power:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power - Eec 80/1269:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 124 hp (92.47 kw)
- **Net Torque Rise:** 28 %
- **Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard:** 28 %
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)

### General Specifications

- **4th Gear Fwd (since 2007):** 25.0 mph (40.23 kph)
- **4TH GEAR FWD (since 2010):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **BACKHOE LOADING HEIGHT (since 2009):** 17.0 ft (5.18 m)
- **Backhoe Loading Height (since 2011):** 14.6 ft (4.45 m)
- **Breakout Force (since 2007):** 12,661 lbs (5741.95 kg)
- **BREAKOUT FORCE (since 2010):** 11,375 lbs (5158.73 kg)
- **Digging Depth (since 2007):** 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
- **DIGGING DEPTH (since 2010):** 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
- **Lift Capacity (since 2007):** 8,439 lbs (3827.21 kg)
- **LIFT CAPACITY (since 2010):** 7,871 lbs (3569.61 kg)
- **LOADER BREAKOUT FORCE (since 2009):** 11,375 lbs (5158.73 kg)
- **Loader Breakout Force (since 2011):** 11,375 lbs (5158.73 kg)
- **LOADER LIFT CAPACITY (since 2009):** 7,871 lbs (3569.61 kg)
- **Loader Lift Capacity (since 2011):** 11,375 lbs (5158.73 kg)
- **LOADER SAE (since 2009):** 137 hp (102.16 kw)
- **Loader SAE (since 2011):** 124 hp (92.47 kw)
- **Loading Height (since 2007):** 16.6 ft (5.06 m)
- **LOADING HEIGHT (since 2010):** 17.0 ft (5.18 m)
- **MAX DIGGING DEPTH (since 2009):** 21.3 ft (6.49 m)
- **Max Digging Depth (since 2011):** 17.3 ft (5.27 m)
- **Operating Weight (since 2007):** 25,357 lbs (11499.77 kg)
- **OPERATING WEIGHT (since 2009):** 24,141 lbs (10948.3 kg)
- **Operating Weight (since 2011):** 24,141 lbs (10948.3 kg)
- **SAE (since 2010):** 137 hp (102.16 kw)
- **SAE Net (since 2007):** 124 hp (92.47 kw)
- **TRAVEL SPEED 4TH GEAR FWD (since 2009):** 24.9 mph (40.07 kph)
- **Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd (since 2011):** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **WEIGHT (since 2010):** 24,141 lbs (10948.3 kg)

### Hydraulic

- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 51.3 gpm (194.17 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3800 psi

### Hydraulic System

- **4wd Cylinder - Bore:** 3.35 in (8.51 cm)
- **Axle Oscillation:** 10 degrees
- **Brake System:** Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc
- **Circuit Type:** Closed center, load sensing
- **Power Steering:** Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit
- **Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm:** 51.3 gpm (194.17 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
- **Rod Diameter:** 1.65 in (4.19 cm)
- **Steering Type:** Ackerman
- **Stroke:** 0.8 ft (0.24 m)
- **System Pressure - Backhoe:** 3800 psi
- **System Pressure - Loader:** 3550 psi

### Loader

- **Bucket Breakout Force:** 11375 lbs (5158.73 kg)
- **Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt:** 11375 lbs (5158.73 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity:** 1.75 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - General Purpose:** 1.75 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 96 in (243.84 cm)
- **Bucket Width - General Purpose:** 8 ft
- **Clearance At Max Dump Height:** 8.7 ft (2.65 m)
- **Dig Depth:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Dig Depth - Single Tilt:** 6 in (15.24 cm)
- **Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt:** 8.7 ft (2.65 m)
- **Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt:** 2.7 ft (0.82 m)
- **Lift Capacity At Full Height:** 7871 lbs (3569.61 kg)
- **Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt:** 7871 lbs (3569.61 kg)
- **Reach At Max Dump Height:** 2.7 ft (0.82 m)

### Operating Specifications - Backhoe

- **Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels:** 27.4 ft (8.35 m)
- **Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket:** 36.6 ft (11.16 m)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 6.8 gal (25.74 l)
- **Front Axle Fluid Capacity:** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 38.4 gal (145.34 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 26.5 gal (100.3 l)
- **Max Weight:** 27115 lbs (12297.05 kg)
- **Oil System Fluid Capacity:** 2.2 gal (8.33 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 12 V
- **Operating Weight 4wd:** 24141 lbs (10948.3 kg)
- **Rear Axle Fluid Capacity:** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd:** 21L-24 R4 18PR
- **Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd:** 15-19.5 12PR
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 5.6 gal (21.2 l)
- **Turning Radius:** 26.6 ft (8.11 m)

### Power Train

- **Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st:** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st:** 3.7 mph (5.95 kph)
- **Forward - 2nd:** 6 mph (9.66 kph)
- **Forward - 3rd:** 12 mph (19.31 kph)
- **Forward - 4th:** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Forward - 5th:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Reverse - 2nd:** 7.8 mph (12.55 kph)
- **Reverse - 3rd:** 17 mph (27.36 kph)

### Service Refill

- **Cooling System - A/C:** 6.4 gal (24.22 l)
- **Cooling System - High-Ambient:** 6.8 gal (25.74 l)
- **Engine Oil - With Filter:** 2.2 gal (8.33 l)
- **Front Axle (4wd):** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)
- **Front Axle - Planetaries:** 0.2 gal (0.76 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 38.4 gal (145.34 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 26.5 gal (100.3 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l)
- **Rear Axle:** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd:** 5.6 gal (21.2 l)

### Standards

- **Brakes:** SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996
- **Cab - Fops:** SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
- **Cab - Rops:** SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
- **Cab - Sound:** ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)
- **Exterior Sound:** SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)

### Tires

- **Front 4wd Standard Size:** 15-19.5, 12 PR
- **Rear - 4wd Standard Size:** 21L-24, R4 18 PR

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Max Speed Reverse:** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 5
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3

### Weights

- **Air Conditioning:** 157 lbs (71.2 kg)
- **Cab - Rops/Fops:** 556 lbs (252.15 kg)
- **Extendible Stick - No Weights:** 628 lbs (284.81 kg)
- **Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks:** 231 lbs (104.76 kg)
- **Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks:** -190 lbs (-86.17 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Maximum:** 27115 lbs (12297.05 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Nominal:** 24141 lbs (10948.3 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 450E is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site preparation work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear excavator arm, allowing digging, trenching, loading, and material handling in one machine. The 450E is part of Caterpillar's backhoe loader lineup and is commonly used on job sites that require versatility and mobility. Typical applications include excavation, road maintenance, landscaping, and general earthmoving. As a Caterpillar backhoe loader, the 450E is associated with diesel-powered operation, articulated steering, and hydraulic implement control for multi-purpose performance in compact and medium-duty work environments.

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