Overview
The Caterpillar 450E 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 125 hp, capacity of 1.8 yd³, fuel capacity of 38.4 gal and hydraulic capacity of 26.5 gal. 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 450E Loader Backhoe against similar backhoe loader models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Net Power
125
hp
Gross Power
137
hp
Dig Depth - Std
17.25
ft
Bucket Capacity
1.75
yd3
Full Specifications
135 specs
Dimensions
Bucket Breakout Force
11,375 lb / 5,160 kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt
11,375 lb / 5,160 kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose
1.75 yd³ / 1.34 m³
Bucket Dig Force - Ext
17,746 lb / 8,049 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard
17,746 lb / 8,049 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std
17,746 lb / 8,049 kg
Bucket Rotation
198 deg
Bucket Width
96 in / 2,438 mm
Bucket Width - General Purpose
8 ft / 2.44 m
Clearance At Max Dump Height
8.70 ft / 2.65 m
Dig Depth
6 ft / 1.83 m
Dig Depth - Ext
21.30 ft / 6.49 m
Dig Depth - Single Tilt
6 ft / 1.83 m
Dig Depth - Standard
17.20 ft / 5.24 m
Dig Depth - Std
17.25 ft / 5.26 m
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt
8.70 ft / 2.65 m
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt
2.70 ft / 0.82 m
E-Stick Extended (1)
21.30
E-Stick Extended (2)
25.80
E-Stick Extended (3)
17,746
E-Stick Extended (4)
9,009
E-Stick Extended (5)
4,514
E-Stick Extended (6)
17
E-Stick Extended (7)
10.20
E-Stick Retracted (1)
17.20
E-Stick Retracted (2)
22
E-Stick Retracted (3)
17,746
E-Stick Retracted (4)
11,939
E-Stick Retracted (5)
8,084
E-Stick Retracted (6)
14.58
E-Stick Retracted (7)
6.85
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab
9.42 ft / 2.87 m
Lift Capacity At Full Height
7,871 in / 199,923 mm
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt
7,871 in / 199,923 mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext
3,283 lb / 1,489 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std
5,860 lb / 2,658 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
10.20 ft / 3.11 m
Reach At Load Height - Std
6.85 ft / 2.09 m
Reach At Max Dump Height
2.70 ft / 0.82 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
Rod Diameter
1.65 in / 42 mm
Stick Dig Force - Standard
11,780 lb / 5,343 kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard
8,401
Transport Height
13.58 ft / 4.14 m
Transport Length
26 ft / 7.92 m
Transport Width
8 ft / 2.44 m
Wheelbase
7.25 ft / 2.21 m
Engine
15-19.5 12PR
2
15-19.5, 12 PR
4
Air Conditioning
157
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st
3.70
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st
3.70
Axle Oscillation
10 lb / 5 kg
Bore
4.20 in / 107 mm
Bucket Capacity
1.75 yd³ / 1.34 m³
Cab - Rops/Fops
556
Cat C4.4
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
6.80 gal / 25.7 L
Displacement
268 cu in / 4.4 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C4.4
Engine Model - Standard
4.40
Extendible Stick - No Weights
628 lb / 285 kg
Front 4wd Standard Size
15
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
2.90 gal / 11.0 L
Fuel Capacity
38.40 gal / 145.4 L
Fuel Tank
38.40 gal / 145.4 L
Gross Power
137 hp / 102.2 kW
Gross Power - Iso 14396
137 hp / 102.2 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
137 hp / 102.2 kW
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
26.50 gal / 100.3 L
Hydraulic Tank
13.20 gal / 50.0 L
Max Speed - Forward
25 mph / 40.2 km/h
Max Speed Reverse
17 mph / 27.4 km/h
Max Weight
27,115 lb / 12,299 kg
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks
231
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks
-190
Net Max Torque
380 lb-ft / 515 Nm
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349
380 lb-ft / 515 Nm
Net Power
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
124 hp / 92.5 kW
Net Torque Rise
28 lb-ft / 38 Nm
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard
28 lb-ft / 38 Nm
Number of Forward Gears
5
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Oil System Fluid Capacity
2.20 gal / 8.3 L
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight - Maximum
27,115 lb / 12,299 kg
Operating Weight - Nominal
24,141 lb / 10,950 kg
Operating Weight 4wd
24,141 lb / 10,950 kg
Power Train
2
Rear - 4wd Standard Size
21
Rear Axle
5 lb / 2 kg
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity
5 gal / 18.9 L
Relief Valve Pressure
3,800 psi / 262.0 bar
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Transmission Fluid Capacity
5.60 gal / 21.2 L
Turning Radius
26.60 ft / 8.11 m
Hydraulics
4wd Cylinder - Bore
3.35 in / 85 mm
Cab - Fops
3,449
Cab - Rops
1,040
Cab - Sound
1,166
Cooling System - A/C
6.40 gal / 24.2 L
Cooling System - High-Ambient
6.80 gal / 25.7 L
Dynamic (1)
20,233
Dynamic (2)
20,503
Engine Oil - With Filter
2.20 gal / 8.3 L
Exterior Sound
88
Front Axle (4wd)
3 lb / 1 kg
Front Axle (4wd) - Static
50,582 lb / 22,944 kg
Front Axle - Planetaries
0 lb / 0 kg
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm
51.30 gal/min / 194.2 L/min
Pump Flow Capacity
51.30 gal/min / 194.2 L/min
Rear Axle - Static
51,257 lb / 23,250 kg
Stroke
0.80 in / 20 mm
System Pressure - Backhoe
3,800 psi / 262.0 bar
System Pressure - Loader
3,550 psi / 244.8 bar
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd
5.60
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels
27.40
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket
36.60
Other
Forward - 2nd
6
Forward - 3rd
12
Forward - 4th
17
Forward - 5th
25
Reverse - 2nd
7.80
Reverse - 3rd
17
Brakes
SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
How powerful is the Caterpillar 450E Loader Backhoe engine? +
The Caterpillar 450E Loader Backhoe produces 137 hp (102.2 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Backhoe Loader work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar 450E Loader Backhoe compare to similar Backhoe Loader models? +
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