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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 450E

The Caterpillar 450E pairs the C4.4 engine (125 hp) with an operating weight near 11 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Loader Backhoe category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight 4wd24141 lb10950 kg
03Selected published values140
Published highlights
  • Load Height - Std: 14.58 ft / 4440 mm
  • Reach From Swivel - Std: 22 ft / 6704 mm
  • Dig Depth - Std: 17.25 ft / 5260 mm
  • Reach At Load Height - Std: 6.85 ft / 2100 mm
Typical use

Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 450E include published bucket capacity of 1.75 yd3 / 1.34 m3, published engine power of 137 hp / 102 kw, published hydraulic flow of 51.3 gal/min / 194 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 (14.58 ft / 4440 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (22 ft / 6704 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (17.25 ft / 5260 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 - Std14.58 ft4440 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std22 ft6704 mm
Dig Depth - Std17.25 ft5260 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std6.85 ft2100 mm
Bucket Rotation198 degrees198 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard6.85 ft2.09 m
Bucket Dig Force - Ext17746 lb8049.45 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Standard17746 lb8049.46 kg
Bucket Dig Force - Std17746 lb8049.45 kg
E-Stick Extended (5)4514 lb2047.52 kg
E-Stick Extended (6)17 ft5.19 m
E-Stick Extended (7)10.2 ft3.11 m
E-Stick Retracted (1)17.2 ft5.25 m
E-Stick Retracted (2)22 ft6.71 m
E-Stick Retracted (3)17746 lb8049.46 kg
E-Stick Retracted (4)11939 lb5415.44 kg
E-Stick Retracted (5)8084 lb3666.85 kg
E-Stick Retracted (6)14.58 ft4.45 m
E-Stick Retracted (7)6.85 ft2.09 m
Load At Max Lift - Ext3283 lb1489 kg
Load At Max Lift - Std5860 lb2658 kg
Load Height - Ext17 ft5194 mm
Loading Height - Standard14.58 ft4.45 m
Reach At Load Height - Ext10.2 ft3112 mm
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard22 ft6.71 m
Reach From Swivel - Ext25.83 ft7886 mm
Stick Dig Force - Standard11780 lb5343.32 kg
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard8401 lb3810.63 kg
Dig Depth - Ext21.3 ft6501 mm
Dig Depth - Standard17.2 ft5.25 m
E-Stick Extended (1)21.3 ft6.5 m
E-Stick Extended (2)25.8 ft7.87 m
E-Stick Extended (3)17746 lb8049.46 kg
E-Stick Extended (4)9009 lb4086.42 kg
02

Dimensions

Transport Length26 ft7913 mm
Transport Width8 ft2436 mm
Transport Height13.58 ft4143 mm
Wheelbase7.25 ft2200 mm
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.42 ft2874 mm
03

Loader

Clearance At Max Dump Height8.7 ft2666 mm
Reach At Max Dump Height2.7 ft850 mm
Dig Depth6 in146 mm
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt7871 lb3570.23 kg
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt11375 lb5159.62 kg
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.75 yd31.34 m3
Bucket Capacity1.75 yd31.34 m3
Bucket Breakout Force11375 lb50.6 kN
Dig Depth - Single Tilt6 in152.4 mm
Bucket Width96 in2434 mm
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt8.7 ft2.66 m
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt2.7 ft0.83 m
Bucket Width - General Purpose8 ft8 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height7871 lb3570 kg
04

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.4C4.4
Net Power125 hp93 kw
Gross Power137 hp102 kw
Net Torque Rise28 %28 %
Net Max Torque380 lb ft514 Nm
Displacement268 cu in4.4 L
Bore4.2 in105 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249125 hp93.3 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349124 hp92.5 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995137 hp102.2 kw
Gross Power - Iso 14396137 hp102.2 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269125 hp93.3 kw
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard28 %28 %
Engine Model - StandardCat C4.4Cat C4.4
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - Sae J1349380 lb ft515.3 Nm
05

Operational

Fuel Capacity38.4 gal145 L
Operating Weight 4wd24141 lb10950 kg
Max Weight27115 lb12300 kg
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity26.5 gal100 L
Oil System Fluid Capacity2.2 gal8.5 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.8 gal25.6 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity5.6 gal21 L
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.9 gal11 L
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity5 gal19 L
Turning Radius26.6 ft11180 mm
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd15-19.5 12PR15-19.5 12PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd21L-24 R4 18PR21L-24 R4 18PR
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
06

Power Train

Forward - 2nd6 mph9.7 km/h
Forward - 3rd12 mph19.4 km/h
Forward - 4th17 mph27.4 km/h
Reverse - 2nd7.8 mph12.6 km/h
Reverse - 3rd17 mph27.4 km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st3.7 mph6 km/h
Forward - 5th25 mph40.3 km/h
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st3.7 mph6 km/h
07

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears55
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward25 mph40 km/h
Max Speed Reverse17 mph27 km/h
08

Weights

Operating Weight - Maximum27115 lb12299.2 kg
Operating Weight - Nominal24141 lb10950.2 kg
Cab - Rops/Fops556 lb252.2 kg
Air Conditioning157 lb71.3 kg
Extendible Stick - No Weights628 lb284.9 kg
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks-190 lb-86.1 kg
Mp Bucket (1.10 M3/1.50 Yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks231 lb104.8 kg
09

Tires

Front 4wd Standard Size15-19.5, 12 PR15-19.5, 12 PR
Rear - 4wd Standard Size21L-24, R4 18 PR21L-24, R4 18 PR
10

Hydraulic System

Stroke0.8 ft236 mm
Pump TypeVariable-flow, axial piston, secondary gearVariable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Circuit TypeClosed center, load sensingClosed center, load sensing
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm51.3 gal/min51.3 gal/min
Steering TypeAckermanAckerman
Power SteeringHydrostatic, Hand Metering UnitHydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit
Rod Diameter1.65 in1.65 in
4wd Cylinder - Bore3.35 in3.35 in
Brake SystemBoosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple discBoosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc
System Pressure - Loader3550 psi3550 psi
System Pressure - Backhoe3800 psi3800 psi
Axle Oscillation10 degrees10 degrees
11

Hydraulic

Pump Typevariable-flow, axial piston, secondary gearvariable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Pump Flow Capacity51.3 gal/min194 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3800 psi26200 kPa
12

Standards

Cab - FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL IISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab - RopsSAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
BrakesSAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)
13

Axle Ratings

Front Axle (4wd) - Static50582 lb22943.7 kg
Rear Axle - Static51257 lb23249.8 kg
Dynamic (1)20233 lb9177.6 kg
Dynamic (2)20503 lb9300.1 kg
14

Service Refill

Cooling System - A/C6.4 gal24.3 L
Cooling System - High-Ambient6.8 gal25.8 L
Fuel Tank38.4 gal145.4 L
Engine Oil - With Filter2.2 gal8.4 L
Rear Axle5 gal19 L
Front Axle (4wd)2.9 gal11 L
Front Axle - Planetaries0.2 gal0.8 L
Hydraulic System26.5 gal100.4 L
Hydraulic Tank13.2 gal50 L
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd5.6 gal21.2 L
15

Operating Specifications - Backhoe

Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels27.4 ft8.4 m
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket36.6 ft11.2 m
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