In specification terms, the Caterpillar 420 E backhoe loader (2008-2026) shows above-average engine power at 101 hp (75 kW) alongside high weight at 24,251 lb (11 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³).
Specification profile
2008-2026
Weight: 24,251 lb (11 t)Engine power: 101 hp (75 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
24,251 lb (11 t)Weight
101 hp (75 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
301 lb-ft (408 Nm)Maximum torque
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Transport width
7.41 ft (2.26 m)Bucket width
11.7 ft (3.58 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
101 hp (75 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
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
Average
301 lb-ft (408 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Maximum torque is close to 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.
Measurements
Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 E backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2008-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power101 hp (75 kW)
Maximum torque301 lb-ft (408 Nm)
Tear-out Force10,251 lbf (45.6 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,871 lbf (61.7 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.41 ft (2.26 m)
Dredging Depth14.3 ft (4.36 m)
Maximum discharge height8.43 ft (2.57 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal22 ft (6.72 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Transport width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.08-0.29 m³
Weight24,251 lb (11 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelTier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4 Acert DIT
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF: 11L-16 12PR F-3/R: 19.5L-24 12PR R4 ATU
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
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