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
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Measurements
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Measurements
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Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
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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




