Overview
The Caterpillar 420D Loader Backhoe is a backhoe loader listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 85 hp, capacity of 1.3 yd³, fuel capacity of 33.9 gal and hydraulic capacity of 43.10 gal/min. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 420D Loader Backhoe against similar backhoe loader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
85
hp
Gross Power
88
hp
Dig Depth - Std
14.41
ft
Bucket Capacity
1.26
yd3
Full Specifications
129 specs
Dimensions
Bucket Breakout Force
10,139 lb / 4,599 kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt
10,131 lb / 4,595 kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose
1.25 yd³ / 0.96 m³
Bucket Dig Force - Ext
14,586 lb / 6,616 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard
14,712 lb / 6,673 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std
14,712 lb / 6,673 kg
Bucket Rotation
205 deg
Bucket Width
89.06 in / 2,262 mm
Bucket Width - General Purpose
89 in / 2,261 mm
Clearance At Max Dump Height
8.35 ft / 2.55 m
Dig Depth
5.32 ft / 1.62 m
Dig Depth - Ext
18.08 ft / 5.51 m
Dig Depth - Single Tilt
5 ft / 1.52 m
Dig Depth - Standard
14.42 ft / 4.40 m
Dig Depth - Std
14.41 ft / 4.39 m
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
E-Stick Extended (1)
18.08
E-Stick Extended (2)
21.90
E-Stick Extended (3)
14,586
E-Stick Extended (4)
6,188
E-Stick Extended (5)
4,121
E-Stick Retracted (1)
14.67
E-Stick Retracted (2)
18.72
E-Stick Retracted (3)
14,586
E-Stick Retracted (4)
8,421
E-Stick Retracted (5)
8,936
Ground Clearance
0.98 ft / 0.30 m
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab
9.09 ft / 2.77 m
Lift Capacity At Full Height
6,384.59 in / 162,169 mm
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt
6,385 in / 162,179 mm
Load Height - Ext
13.70 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 At Max Dump Height
2.74 ft / 0.84 m
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard
18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Reach From Swivel - Ext
21.90 ft / 6.68 m
Reach From Swivel - Std
18.54 ft / 5.65 m
Stick Dig Force - Standard
8,593 lb / 3,898 kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard
10,538
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 / 2.10 m
Engine
11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR
2
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st
3.50
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st
3.50
Bore
4 in / 102 mm
Bucket Capacity
1.26 yd³ / 0.96 m³
Cat 3054T
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349
Counterweights - Option 1
320 lb / 145 kg
Displacement
243 cu in / 4.0 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3054T
Engine Model - Standard
3,054
Forward - 2nd (1)
5.80
Forward - 2nd (2)
5.70
Forward - 3rd (1)
12
Forward - 3rd (2)
7.60
Forward - 4th (1)
20.40
Forward - 4th (2)
11.90
Fuel Capacity
33.90 gal / 128.3 L
Fuel Tank
34 gal / 128.7 L
Gross Power
88 hp / 65.6 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
88 hp / 65.6 kW
Hydraulic Tank
10 gal / 37.9 L
Hydrostatic
4
Max Speed - Forward
20.40 mph / 32.8 km/h
Max Speed Reverse
20.40 mph / 32.8 km/h
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349
254 lb-ft / 344 Nm
Net Power
85 hp / 63.4 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269
85 hp / 63.4 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 1585
85 hp / 63.4 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 9249
85 hp / 63.4 kW
Net Power (Optional) - Sae J1349
84 hp / 62.6 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
85 hp / 63.4 kW
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard
27 lb-ft / 37 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
4
Operating Weight - Maximum
21,605 lb / 9,800 kg
Operating Weight - Nominal
15,772 lb / 7,154 kg
Operating Weight 4wd
15,763 lb / 7,150 kg
Operational
Operating Weight 4wd
Power Measured @
2,200 rpm
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st
3.60
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st
3.60
Power Train
1
Rear Axle
6 lb / 3 kg
Relief Valve Pressure
3,300 psi / 227.5 bar
Reverse - 2nd (1)
5.80
Reverse - 2nd (2)
7.60
Reverse - 3rd (1)
12
Reverse - 3rd (2)
14.50
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Turning Radius
17.60 ft / 5.36 m
Hydraulics
2wd Cylinder - Bore
2.80 in / 71 mm
4wd Cylinder - Bore
2.56 in / 65 mm
Cab - Rops
397
Cab - Sound
1,166
Cooling System - A/C
4.20 gal / 15.9 L
Cooling System - High-Ambient
4.40 gal / 16.7 L
Dynamic (1)
6,983
Dynamic (2)
20,418
Engine Oil - With Filter
2 gal / 7.6 L
Exterior Sound
88
Front Axle (2wd) - Static
30,319 lb / 13,752 kg
Front Axle (4wd)
2 lb / 1 kg
Front Axle (4wd) - Static
27,029 lb / 12,260 kg
Front Axle - Planetaries
0 lb / 0 kg
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm
43 gal/min / 162.8 L/min
Pump Flow Capacity
43.10 gal/min / 163.2 L/min
Rear Axle - Static
61,233 lb / 27,775 kg
Rod Diameter (1)
1.80 in / 46 mm
Rod Diameter (2)
1.50 in / 38 mm
System Pressure
3,300 psi / 227.5 bar
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd
4
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd
4
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2wd
4 lb-ft / 5 Nm
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels
26.80
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket
35
Other
Forward - 5th
20
Reverse - 4th
20.40
Brakes
SAE j1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996
Stroke (1)
8.80 in / 224 mm
Stroke (2)
8.30 in / 211 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 420D Loader Backhoe engine? +
The Caterpillar 420D Loader Backhoe produces 88 hp (65.6 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Backhoe Loader work cycles efficiently.
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