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Caterpillar

420D

Backhoe Loader

Bucket Capacity
1.29 yd³
Max Speed
20.4 mph
Gross Power
88.0 hp
Net Power
85.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight 4wd15,763 lb
Fuel Capacity33.9 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd11Lx1612PR/12.5 / 80x1810PR
Turning Radius211 in
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels322 in
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket420 in

Engine

Engine specifications
Displacement243 in³
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Gross Power88.0 hp
Net Power85.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
Bore4 in
Stroke5 in
Gross Power - SAE J199588.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J134985.0 hp
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - Standard27.0 %
Net Peak Torque - 1400 rpm - Standard - SAE J1349254 lb-ft

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Maximum21,605 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal15,772 lb
Counterweights - Option 1320 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity43.1 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,300 psi
4WD Cylinder - Bore3 in
Brake SystemInboard oil-immersed
Circuit TypeLoad sensing closed Center
Power SteeringHydrostatic
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm43.0 gal/min
Steering TypeFront wheel

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance12 in
Wheelbase83 in
Transport Width94 in
Transport Length275 in
Height to Top of Suspended Cab109 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed20.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse20.4 mph
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Transmission Typepower shuttle

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Rear Tires Size19.5x2410PR / 19.5L2410PR

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Operating Weight lbs (kg)16,217 (7,356) Starting 2004 Model Year
Lift Capacity lbs (kgs)6,385 (2,896) Starting 2004 Model Year
Loading Height ft (m)13.8 (4.2) Starting 2004 Model Year
4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh)20.4 (32.8) Starting 2004 Model Year
Breakout Force lbs (kgs)10,131 (4,595) Starting 2004 Model Year
Digging Depth ft (m)18.1 (5.5) Starting 2004 Model Year
SAE Net hp (kW)85 (63) Starting 2004 Model Year

Backhoe

Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth174 in
Reach From Swivel223 in
Dig Depth - Extended217 in
Load Height - Extended165 in
Bucket Dig Force14,712 lb
Reach From Swivel - Extended263 in
Reach at Load Height - Extended30 in
Bucket Dig Force - Extended14,586 lb
Loading Height143 in
Bucket Rotation205 °
Loading Reach69 in
Stick Dig Force8,593 lb
E-Stick Extended (1)217 in
E-Stick Extended (2)263 in
E-Stick Extended (3)14,586 lb
E-Stick Extended (4)6,188 lb
E-Stick Extended (5)4,121 lb
E-Stick Retracted (1)176 in
E-Stick Retracted (2)226 in
E-Stick Retracted (3)14,586 lb
E-Stick Retracted (4)8,421 lb
E-Stick Retracted (5)8,936 lb
Reach from Swing Pivot222 in
Stick Lift at 2440 mm (8 ft)10,538 lb

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity1.29 yd³
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.29 yd³
Lift Capacity at Full Height - Single Tilt6,385 lb
Clearance at Max Dump Height101 in
Bucket Breakout Force10,139 lb
Bucket Width89 in
Reach at Max Dump Height33 in
Dig Depth5 in
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt10,131 lb
Bucket Width - General Purpose1,068 in
Dig Depth - Single Tilt5 in
Dump Height at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt101 in
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt33 in

Standards

Standards specifications
Cab - ROPSSAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3471 1994
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)
Front Axle (4WD) - Static27,029 lb
Rear Axle - Static61,233 lb
Front Axle (2WD) - Static30,319 lb

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st3.6 mph
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st3.6 mph

Axle Ratings

Axle Ratings specifications
Dynamic (1)6,983 lb
Dynamic (2)20,418 lb

Service Refill

Service Refill specifications
Fuel Tank34.0 gal
Engine Oil - With Filter2.0 gal
Front Axle (4WD)2.0 gal
Front Axle - Planetaries0.2 gal
Hydraulic System21.0 gal
Hydraulic Tank10.0 gal
Rear Axle6.4 gal
Cooling System - A/C4.2 gal
Cooling System - High-Ambient4.4 gal
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2WD4.0 gal

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