- Load Height - Std: 11.92 ft / 3636 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 18.42 ft / 5618 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 14.34 ft / 4360 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 5.84 ft / 1768 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 420E
The Caterpillar 420E is a loader backhoe of about 7.3 t; its C4.4 DIT engine is rated at 93 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd16115.8 lb7310 kg
03Selected published values54
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 420E include published bucket capacity of 1.25 yd3 / 0.96 m3, published engine power of 101 hp / 75.4 kw, published hydraulic flow of 43 gal/min / 163 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (11.92 ft / 3636 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (18.42 ft / 5618 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (14.34 ft / 4360 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.
Backhoe
Load Height - Std11.92 ft3636 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std18.42 ft5618 mm
Dig Depth - Std14.34 ft4360 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std5.84 ft1768 mm
Load Height - Ext13.59 ft4145 mm
Bucket Dig Force - Ext13863 lb6288.16 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std13875 lb6293.6 kg
Dig Depth - Ext17.92 ft5456 mm
Reach At Load Height - Ext9.09 ft2771 mm
Load At Max Lift - Ext2288 lb1040 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std3511 lb1596 kg
Reach From Swivel - Ext21.84 ft6666 mm
Dimensions
Transport Length24.1 ft7343 mm
Transport Width8 ft2438 mm
Transport Height11.75 ft3577 mm
Wheelbase7.25 ft2200 mm
Ground Clearance1.05 ft320 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.25 ft2819 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.42 ft2573 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.84 ft853 mm
Dig Depth4 in106 mm
Bucket Breakout Force10242 lb45.6 kN
Bucket Width7.42 ft2262 mm
Bucket Capacity1.25 yd30.96 m3
Lift Capacity At Full Height6457 lb2929 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.4 DITC4.4 DIT
Gross Power101 hp75.4 kw
Net Power93 hp69.4 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Net Torque Rise36 %36 %
Net Max Torque301 lb ft408.2 Nm
Displacement268 cu in4.4 L
Operational
Fuel Capacity38 gal144 L
Operating Weight 4wd16115.8 lb7310 kg
Max Weight24250.9 lb11000 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.9 gal79 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity2 gal7.6 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.4 gal16.7 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity5 gal19 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.9 gal11 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity4.4 gal16.5 L
Turning Radius17.8 ft5420 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11L-16 F-3/12.5/80-18 (10ply) 1-3 Super Traction11L-16 F-3/12.5/80-18 (10ply) 1-3 Super Traction
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd19.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU/ 19.5L-24 (12 ply) IT 52519.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU/ 19.5L-24 (12 ply) IT 525
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward24.9 mph40.1 km/h
Max Speed Reverse24.9 mph40.1 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump Typevariable-flow, axial pistonvariable-flow, axial piston
Pump Flow Capacity43 gal/min163 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3611 psi24898 kPa
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