- Load Height - Std: 12.61 ft / 3841 mm
- Reach From Swivel - Std: 23.17 ft / 7062 mm
- Dig Depth - Std: 15.22 ft / 4639 mm
- Reach At Load Height - Std: 5.99 ft / 1823 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 430D
The Caterpillar 430D is a loader backhoe of about 7.4 t; its 3054T engine is rated at 94 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd16215 lb7355 kg
03Selected published values135
Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 430D include published bucket capacity of 1.31 yd3 / 1 m3, published engine power of 98 hp / 73.1 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.
- Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (12.61 ft / 3841 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (23.17 ft / 7062 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (15.22 ft / 4639 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 - Std12.61 ft3841 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std23.17 ft7062 mm
Dig Depth - Std15.22 ft4639 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std5.99 ft1823 mm
Bucket Rotation205 degrees205 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard6 ft1.83 m
Bucket Dig Force - Ext14602 lb6623.36 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard14732 lb6682.33 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std14732 lb6682.33 kg
Dig Depth - Ext19.95 ft6079 mm
Dig Depth - Standard15.3 ft4.67 m
E-Stick Extended (1)19.93 ft6.08 m
E-Stick Extended (2)24 ft7.32 m
E-Stick Extended (3)14602 lb6623.36 kg
E-Stick Extended (4)6430 lb2916.6 kg
E-Stick Extended (5)4064 lb1843.4 kg
E-Stick Retracted (1)16 ft4.88 m
E-Stick Retracted (2)20.25 ft6.18 m
E-Stick Retracted (3)14602 lb6623.36 kg
E-Stick Retracted (4)8865 lb4021.1 kg
E-Stick Retracted (5)7855 lb3562.97 kg
Load Height - Ext15.03 ft4581 mm
Loading Height - Standard12.58 ft3.84 m
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.1 ft3076 mm
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard19.58 ft5.97 m
Reach From Swivel - Ext27.54 ft8393 mm
Stick Dig Force - Standard9448 lb4285.55 kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard14821 lb6722.7 kg
Dimensions
Transport Length24.07 ft7334 mm
Transport Width7.72 ft2352 mm
Transport Height12.37 ft3770 mm
Wheelbase6.89 ft2100 mm
Ground Clearance0.98 ft297 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.09 ft2770 mm
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height8.45 ft2575 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.64 ft802 mm
Dig Depth5.32 in135 mm
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt2.67 ft0.82 m
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt6391 lb2898.91 kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt10269 lb4657.95 kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.31 yd31.01 m3
Bucket Breakout Force10273.77 lb45.7 kN
Bucket Capacity1.31 yd31 m3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt6.5 in165.1 mm
Bucket Width - General Purpose95 ft95 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height6389 lb2898 kg
Bucket Width94.73 in2406 mm
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt8.58 ft2.62 m
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3054T3054T
Gross Power98 hp73.1 kw
Net Power94 hp70.1 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement243 cu in4 L
Bore4 in100.1 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Sae J134994 hp70.1 kw
Gross Power - Sae J199598 hp73.1 kw
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard23.1 %23.1 %
Engine Model - StandardCat 3054TCat 3054T
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349277 lb ft375.6 Nm
Net Power (Optional) - Sae J134993 hp69.4 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 924994 hp70.1 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Iso 158594 hp70.1 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/126994 hp70.1 kw
Net Power (Optional) - Din 7002098 PS98 PS
Operational
Operating Weight 4wd16215 lb7355 kg
Fuel Capacity33.9 gal128 L
Turning Radius17.8 ft5400 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11Lx16,12PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR11Lx16,12PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd12.5/80x18,10PR / 19.5x24,10PR12.5/80x18,10PR / 19.5x24,10PR
Power Train
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st3.7 mph6 km/h
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st3.7 mph6 km/h
Reverse - 4th20.9 mph33.7 km/h
Forward - 4th (1)20.9 mph33.7 km/h
Reverse - 2nd (1)6 mph9.7 km/h
Reverse - 3rd (1)12.3 mph19.8 km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st3.6 mph5.8 km/h
Forward - 4th (2)11.8 mph19 km/h
Forward - 5th19.8 mph31.9 km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st3.6 mph5.8 km/h
Reverse - 2nd (2)7.6 mph12.3 km/h
Reverse - 3rd (2)14.3 mph23.1 km/h
Forward - 2nd (1)6 mph9.7 km/h
Forward - 3rd (1)12.3 mph19.8 km/h
Forward - 2nd (2)5.8 mph9.4 km/h
Forward - 3rd (2)7.6 mph12.3 km/h
Transmission
Transmission Typepower shuttlepower shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward21 mph33.7 km/h
Max Speed Reverse21 mph33.7 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum21605 lb9799.9 kg
Operating Weight - Nominal16217 lb7356 kg
Counterweights - Option 1320 lb145.2 kg
Hydraulic
Pump TypeLSPC, closed centerLSPC, closed center
Pump Flow Capacity43.1 gal/min163 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3300.2 psi22754 kPa
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
Standards
Cab - RopsSAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 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)
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
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
Operating Specifications - Backhoe
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels26.8 ft8.2 m
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket35.5 ft10.8 m
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