Caterpillar 450 E backhoe loader Specs (2007-2026)

For the Caterpillar 450 E backhoe loader (2007-2026), high engine power at 137 hp (102 kW) is paired with high weight at 27,117 lb (12.3 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³).
Specification profile

2007-2026

Weight: 27,117 lb (12.3 t)Engine power: 137 hp (102 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
27,117 lb (12.3 t)Weight
137 hp (102 kW)Engine power
1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
379 lb-ft (514 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
7.97 ft (2.43 m)Bucket width
13.6 ft (4.14 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

137 hp (102 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

27,117 lb (12.3 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

High

1.75 yd³ (1.34 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 well above 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

High

379 lb-ft (514 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)

Maximum torque is well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.01 ft (2.44 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 Horizontal26.1 ft (7.96 m)
Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Bucket width7.97 ft (2.43 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe17,746 lbf (78.9 kN)
Tear-out Force11,375 lbf (50.6 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length26 ft (7.91 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.14 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
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 450 E backhoe loader
Model year / production 2007-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power137 hp (102 kW)
Maximum torque379 lb-ft (514 Nm)
Tear-out Force11,375 lbf (50.6 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe17,746 lbf (78.9 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Dredging Depth17.3 ft (5.26 m)
Maximum discharge height8.76 ft (2.67 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal26.1 ft (7.96 m)
Transport height13.6 ft (4.14 m)
Transport length26 ft (7.91 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.19-0.48 m³
Weight27,117 lb (12.3 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresF: 15-19.5 12 ply/R: 21L-24 18 ply

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo