Caterpillar 420f backhoe loader Specs (2012-2026)

The Caterpillar 420f backhoe loader (2012-2026) brings together typical engine power at 93.9 hp (70 kW) and high weight at 24,251 lb (11 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile

2012-2026

Weight: 24,251 lb (11 t)Engine power: 93.9 hp (70 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
24,251 lb (11 t)Weight
93.9 hp (70 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
323 lb-ft (438 Nm)Maximum torque
7.62 ft (2.32 m)Transport width
7.42 ft (2.26 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Average

93.9 hp (70 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is close to 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

24.9 mph (40 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

323 lb-ft (438 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.

Transport width

Average

7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal18.4 ft (5.61 m)
Maximum discharge height9.01 ft (2.75 m)
Bucket width7.42 ft (2.26 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Standard tyres11L-16 (12 ply) F-3/19.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe14,087 lbf (62.7 kN)
Tear-out Force11,488 lbf (51.1 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.5 ft (7.17 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport width7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 420f backhoe loader
Model year / production 2012-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power93.9 hp (70 kW)
Maximum torque323 lb-ft (438 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,400 rpm
Tear-out Force11,488 lbf (51.1 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe14,087 lbf (62.7 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.42 ft (2.26 m)
Dredging Depth14.3 ft (4.36 m)
Maximum discharge height9.01 ft (2.75 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.4 ft (5.61 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length23.5 ft (7.17 m)
Transport width7.62 ft (2.32 m)

Capacity & weight

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

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelU.S. EPA Tier 2/EU Stage II
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3054C DIT
DriveA/H

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres11L-16 (12 ply) F-3/19.5L-24 (12 ply) R4 ATU

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes