Caterpillar 450 backhoe loader Specs (2019-2026)

Among the key figures for the Caterpillar 450 backhoe loader (2019-2026) are high engine power at 131 hp (98 kW) and high weight at 24,030 lb (10.9 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³).
Specification profile

2019-2026

Weight: 24,030 lb (10.9 t)Engine power: 131 hp (98 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)Travel speed: 25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)
24,030 lb (10.9 t)Weight
131 hp (98 kW)Engine power
1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)Bucket capacity
25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)Travel speed
1,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
398 lb-ft (540 Nm)Maximum torque
7.91 ft (2.41 m)Transport width
8.04 ft (2.45 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

131 hp (98 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

24,030 lb (10.9 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

25.2 mph (40.6 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

398 lb-ft (540 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

7.91 ft (2.41 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

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length26 ft (7.93 m)
Transport height13.8 ft (4.21 m)
Transport width7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model 450 backhoe loader
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power131 hp (98 kW)
Maximum torque398 lb-ft (540 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,400 rpm
Tear-out Force Backhoe17,785 lbf (79.1 kN)
Travel speed25.2 mph (40.6 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Dredging Depth17 ft (5.18 m)
Transport height13.8 ft (4.21 m)
Transport length26 ft (7.93 m)
Transport width7.91 ft (2.41 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Weight24,030 lb (10.9 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
Emission levelU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4 Acert
DriveA/H

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.5 80/16.9 / 16.9-24

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes