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Caterpillar

450E

Backhoe Loader

Bucket Capacity
1.80 yd³
Max Speed
25.0 mph
Gross Power
137.0 hp
Net Power
125.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight 4wd24,141 lb
Fuel Capacity38.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity26.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.8 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd15-19.5 12PR
Operating Voltage12 V
Oil System Fluid Capacity2.2 gal
Turning Radius319 in
Transmission Fluid Capacity5.6 gal
Max Weight27,115 lb
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity5.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.9 gal
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels329 in
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket439 in

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelC4.4
Displacement268 in³
Gross Power137.0 hp
Net Power125.0 hp
Stroke5 in
Bore4 in
Net Max Torque380 lb-ft
Gross Power - SAE J1995137.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249125.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349124.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269125.0 hp
Net Torque Rise0
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - Standard28.0 %
Net Peak Torque - 1400 rpm - Standard - SAE J1349380 lb-ft
Gross Power - ISO 14396137.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Maximum27,115 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal24,141 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity51.3 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,800 psi
Pump Typevariable-flow axial piston secondary gear
4WD Cylinder - Bore3 in
Brake SystemBoosted outboard oil-immersed multiple disc
Circuit TypeClosed center load sensing
Power SteeringHydrostatic Hand Metering Unit
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm51.3 gal/min
Steering TypeAckerman

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase88 in
Transport Width96 in
Transport Length312 in
Height to Top of Suspended Cab114 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed25.0 mph
Max Speed - Reverse17.0 mph
Number of Forward Gears5
Number of Reverse Gears3

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Rear Tires Size21L-24 R4 18PR

General Specifications

General Specifications specifications
Operating Weight lbs (kg)25,357 (11,502) Starting 2007 Model Year
Max Digging Depth ft. (m)17.3 (5.3) Starting 2011 Model Year
Lift Capacity lbs (kgs)8,439 (3,828) Starting 2007 Model Year
Loading Height ft (m)16.6 (5.1) Starting 2007 Model Year
4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh)25 (40) Starting 2010 Model Year
Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m)14.6 (4.5) Starting 2011 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh)25 (40.0) Starting 2011 Model Year
Breakout Force lbs (kgs)12,661 (5,743) Starting 2007 Model Year
Digging Depth ft (m)21.3 (6.5) Starting 2007 Model Year
Loader SAE HP (kw)124 (92.5) Starting 2011 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg)11,375 (5,160) Starting 2012 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg)11,375 (5,160) Starting 2009 Model Year
SAE Net hp (kW)124 (92.5) Starting 2007 Model Year
SAE HP (KW)137 (102) Starting 2010 Model Year
Weight lbs (kg)24,141 (10.950) Starting 2010 Model Year

Backhoe

Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth207 in
Reach From Swivel264 in
Dig Depth - Extended256 in
Load Height - Extended204 in
Bucket Dig Force17,746 lb
Reach From Swivel - Extended311 in
Reach at Load Height - Extended122 in
Load Height175 in
Bucket Dig Force - Extended17,746 lb
Loading Height175 in
Bucket Rotation198 °
Loading Reach83 in
Stick Dig Force11,780 lb
E-Stick Extended (1)256 in
E-Stick Extended (2)309 in
E-Stick Extended (3)17,746 lb
E-Stick Extended (4)9,009 lb
E-Stick Extended (5)4,514 lb
E-Stick Retracted (1)206 in
E-Stick Retracted (2)264 in
E-Stick Retracted (3)17,746 lb
E-Stick Retracted (4)11,939 lb
E-Stick Retracted (5)8,084 lb
Reach from Swing Pivot264 in
Stick Lift at 2440 mm (8 ft)8,401 lb

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity1.80 yd³
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose1.80 yd³
Lift Capacity5,860 lb
Lift Capacity at Full Height - Single Tilt7,871 lb
Clearance at Max Dump Height104 in
Bucket Breakout Force11,375 lb
Bucket Width96 in
Reach at Max Dump Height32 in
Dig Depth6 in
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt11,375 lb
Bucket Width - General Purpose96 in
Dig Depth - Single Tilt6 in
Dump Height at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt104 in
Dump Reach at Maximum Angle - Single Tilt32 in

Standards

Standards specifications
Cab - ROPSSAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)
Exterior SoundSAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)
Front Axle (4WD) - Static50,582 lb
Rear Axle - Static51,257 lb

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Forward - 2nd6.0 mph
Forward - 3rd12.0 mph
Forward - 4th17.0 mph
Reverse - 2nd7.8 mph
Reverse - 3rd17.0 mph

Axle Ratings

Axle Ratings specifications
Dynamic (1)20,233 lb
Dynamic (2)20,503 lb

Service Refill

Service Refill specifications
Fuel Tank38.4 gal
Engine Oil - With Filter2.2 gal
Front Axle (4WD)2.9 gal
Front Axle - Planetaries0.2 gal
Hydraulic System26.5 gal
Hydraulic Tank13.2 gal
Rear Axle5.0 gal
Cooling System - A/C6.4 gal
Cooling System - High-Ambient6.8 gal

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