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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 420D

The Caterpillar 420D pairs the 3054T engine (85 hp) with an operating weight near 7.2 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Loader Backhoe category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd15763.1 lb7150 kg
03Selected published values135
Published highlights
  • Load Height - Std: 11.86 ft / 3613 mm
  • Reach From Swivel - Std: 18.54 ft / 5650 mm
  • Dig Depth - Std: 14.41 ft / 4390 mm
  • Reach At Load Height - Std: 2.83 ft / 862 mm
Typical use

Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 420D include published bucket capacity of 1.26 yd3 / 0.96 m3, published engine power of 88 hp / 65.7 kw, published hydraulic flow of 43.1 gal/min / 163 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (11.86 ft / 3613 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (18.54 ft / 5650 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.41 ft / 4390 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Backhoe

Load Height - Std11.86 ft3613 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std18.54 ft5650 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.41 ft4390 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std2.83 ft862 mm
Bucket Rotation205 degrees205 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard5.67 ft1.73 m
Bucket Dig Force - Ext14586 lb6616.1 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard14712 lb6673.26 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std14712 lb6673.26 kg
Dig Depth - Ext18.08 ft5510 mm
Dig Depth - Standard14.42 ft4.4 m
E-Stick Extended (1)18.08 ft5.52 m
E-Stick Extended (2)21.9 ft6.68 m
E-Stick Extended (3)14586 lb6616.1 kg
E-Stick Extended (4)6188 lb2806.83 kg
E-Stick Extended (5)4121 lb1869.26 kg
E-Stick Retracted (1)14.67 ft4.48 m
E-Stick Retracted (2)18.72 ft5.71 m
E-Stick Retracted (3)14586 lb6616.1 kg
E-Stick Retracted (4)8421 lb3819.71 kg
E-Stick Retracted (5)8936 lb4053.31 kg
Load Height - Ext13.7 ft4175 mm
Loading Height - Standard11.83 ft3.61 m
Reach At Load Height - Ext2.47 ft751 mm
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard18.5 ft5.64 m
Reach From Swivel - Ext21.9 ft6675 mm
Stick Dig Force - Standard8593 lb3897.72 kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard10538 lb4779.96 kg
02

Dimensions

Transport Length22.89 ft6974 mm
Transport Width7.72 ft2352 mm
Transport Height11.77 ft3585 mm
Wheelbase6.89 ft2100 mm
Ground Clearance0.98 ft297 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.09 ft2770 mm
03

Loader

Clearance At Max Dump Height8.35 ft2544 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.74 ft835 mm
Dig Depth5.32 in135 mm
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt2.74 ft0.84 m
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt6385 lb2896.19 kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt10131 lb4595.35 kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.25 yd30.96 m3
Bucket Breakout Force10138.89 lb45.1 kN
Bucket Capacity1.26 yd30.96 m3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt5 in127 mm
Bucket Width - General Purpose89 ft89 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height6384.59 lb2896 kg
Bucket Width89.06 in2262 mm
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt8.35 ft2.55 m
04

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3054T3054T
Gross Power88 hp65.7 kw
Net Power85 hp63.4 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement243 cu in4 L
Bore4 in100.1 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Sae J134985 hp63.4 kw
Gross Power - Sae J199588 hp65.7 kw
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard27 %27 %
Engine Model - StandardCat 3054TCat 3054T
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349254 lb ft344.4 Nm
Net Power (Optional) - Sae J134984 hp62.7 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 924985 hp63.4 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 158585 hp63.4 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/126985 hp63.4 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Din 7002088 PS88 PS
05

Operational

Operating Weight 4wd15763.1 lb7150 kg
Fuel Capacity33.9 gal128 L
Turning Radius17.6 ft5350 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR11Lx16,12PR/12.5 / 80x18,10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd19.5x24,10PR / 19.5L24,10PR19.5x24,10PR / 19.5L24,10PR
06

Power Train

Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st3.6 mph5.8 km/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st3.6 mph5.8 km/h
Reverse - 4th20.4 mph32.9 km/h
Forward - 4th (1)20.4 mph32.9 km/h
Reverse - 2nd (1)5.8 mph9.4 km/h
Reverse - 3rd (1)12 mph19.4 km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st3.5 mph5.7 km/h
Forward - 4th (2)11.9 mph19.2 km/h
Forward - 5th20 mph32.2 km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st3.5 mph5.7 km/h
Reverse - 2nd (2)7.6 mph12.3 km/h
Reverse - 3rd (2)14.5 mph23.4 km/h
Forward - 2nd (1)5.8 mph9.4 km/h
Forward - 3rd (1)12 mph19.4 km/h
Forward - 2nd (2)5.7 mph9.2 km/h
Forward - 3rd (2)7.6 mph12.3 km/h
07

Transmission

Transmission Typepower shuttlepower shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward20.4 mph32.8 km/h
Max Speed Reverse20.4 mph32.8 km/h
08

Weights

Operating Weight - Maximum21605 lb9799.9 kg
Operating Weight - Nominal15772 lb7154.1 kg
Counterweights - Option 1320 lb145.2 kg
09

Hydraulic

Pump TypeLSPC, closed centerLSPC, closed center
Pump Flow Capacity43.1 gal/min163 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3300.2 psi22754 kPa
10

Hydraulic System

Pump TypeVariable flow, axial-pistonVariable flow, axial-piston
Circuit TypeLoad sensing, closed CenterLoad sensing, closed Center
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm43 gal/min43 gal/min
System Pressure3300 psi3300 psi
Steering TypeFront wheelFront wheel
Power SteeringHydrostaticHydrostatic
4wd Cylinder - Bore2.56 in2.56 in
Brake SystemInboard, oil-immersedInboard, oil-immersed
Stroke (1)8.8 in223.6 mm
Stroke (2)8.3 in210.9 mm
2wd Cylinder - Bore2.8 in69.9 mm
Rod Diameter (1)1.8 in44.5 mm
Rod Diameter (2)1.5 in36.1 mm
11

Standards

Cab - RopsSAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994
BrakesSAE j1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996SAE j1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)
12

Axle Ratings

Front Axle (4wd) - Static27029 lb12260.2 kg
Rear Axle - Static61233 lb27774.9 kg
Front Axle (2wd) - Static30319 lb13752.5 kg
Dynamic (1)6983 lb3167.5 kg
Dynamic (2)20418 lb9261.5 kg
13

Service Refill

Cooling System - A/C4.2 gal15.9 L
Cooling System - High-Ambient4.4 gal16.7 L
Fuel Tank34 gal128.8 L
Engine Oil - With Filter2 gal7.6 L
Rear Axle6.4 gal24.3 L
Front Axle (4wd)2 gal7.6 L
Front Axle - Planetaries0.2 gal0.8 L
Hydraulic System21 gal79.5 L
Hydraulic Tank10 gal37.9 L
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2wd4 gal15.2 L
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd4 gal15.2 L
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd4 gal15.2 L
14

Operating Specifications - Backhoe

Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels26.8 ft8.2 m
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket35 ft10.7 m
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