Caterpillar 420 backhoe loader Specs (2021-2026)

The Caterpillar 420 backhoe loader (2021-2026) is characterised by above-average engine power at 99.9 hp (74.5 kW) and high weight at 24,251 lb (11 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile

2021-2026

Weight: 24,251 lb (11 t)Engine power: 99.9 hp (74.5 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Travel speed: 25.5 mph (41 km/h)
24,251 lb (11 t)Weight
99.9 hp (74.5 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
25.5 mph (41 km/h)Travel speed
1,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
322 lb-ft (436 Nm)Maximum torque
14.1 ft (4.3 m)Dredging Depth
0.95 US gal (3.6 L)Displacement
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

99.9 hp (74.5 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

High

24,251 lb (11 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

25.5 mph (41 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Above average

322 lb-ft (436 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)

Maximum torque is above the typical figure.

Displacement

Below average

0.95 US gal (3.6 L)
Low 0.58 US gal (2.2 L)Typical 1.05 US gal (3.99 L)High 1.45 US gal (5.5 L)

Displacement is below the typical figure.

Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 420 backhoe loader
Model year / production 2021-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power99.9 hp (74.5 kW)
Maximum torque322 lb-ft (436 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,400 rpm
Travel speed25.5 mph (41 km/h)

Dimensions

Dredging Depth14.1 ft (4.3 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Weight24,251 lb (11 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke98×120 mm
Displacement0.95 US gal (3.6 L)
Emission levelTier 4f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC3.6

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 340/80-18 /R: 500/70-24

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo