Cat® 420 XE Backhoe Loader Overview (North America) Cat® 420 XE Backhoe Loader Overview (North America)
Cat® 420 XE Backhoe Loader – Features and Benefits (North America) Cat® 420 XE Backhoe Loader – Features and Benefits (North America)
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SPECS SUMMARY

Net Power - SAE J134992 HP (68 kW)
Dig Depth - Standard14 ft (4278 mm)
Operating Weight - Maximum24251 lb (11000 kg)
Cab - ROPS/FOPS320 lb (145 kg)
The Cat® 420 XE Backhoe Loader delivers exceptional performance, increased fuel efficiency, superior hydraulic system, versatility and an updated operator station.

Specifications

Net Power - SAE J134992 HP (68 kW)
Dig Depth - Standard14 ft (4278 mm)
Operating Weight - Maximum24251 lb (11000 kg)
Cab - ROPS/FOPS320 lb (145 kg)
Ride Control33 lb (15 kg)
Air Conditioning99 lb (45 kg)
Displacement220 in³ (3.6 l)
Pump TypeVariable-flow, Axial Piston
Front Axle, AWD - Static51808 lb (23500 kg)
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm49.4 gal/min (187 l/min)
System Pressure - Loader3626 psi (25000 kPa)
Rear Axle - Static58422 lb (26500 kg)
Rear Axle - Dynamic22046 lb (10000 kg)
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic19841 lb (9000 kg)
TypeClosed Center
Note (1)Travel speeds of two wheel drive backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 500/70-24 rear tires.
Note (2)*Limited by engine speed to 40 km/h (25 mph).
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward -1st3.7 mile/h (5.9 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 5th17 mile/h (27 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 4th12 mile/h (20 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 6th25 mile/h (41 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 2nd7.7 mile/h (12 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 3rd8 mile/h (12 km/h)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 2nd5.8 mile/h (9.4 km/h)
System Pressure - Backhoe3626 psi (25000 kPa)
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket35.25 ft (10.745 m)
Bore2.6 in (65 mm)
Hydraulic System25.1 gal (US) (95 l)
Front Axle (AWD)2.9 gal (US) (11 l)
Front Axle (AWD) - Planetaries0.2 gal (US) (0.7 l)
Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD4.8 gal (US) (18 l)
Transmission - Power Shift - AWD5 gal (US) (19 l)
Rear Axle - Planetaries0.4 gal (US) (1.7 l)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)5 gal (US) (19 l)
Rear Axle4.2 gal (US) (16 l)
Cooling System with Air Conditioning4.8 gal (US) (18 l)
Hydraulic Tank11.1 gal (US) (42 l)
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels26.92 ft (8.205 m)
Engine Oil - With Filter2.4 gal (US) (9 l)
Fuel Tank42.3 gal (US) (160 l)
CylinderOne Double-Acting
Axle Oscillation11°
Stroke4.2 in (106 mm)
TypeFront Wheel Steering
Rod Diameter1.6 in (40 mm)
Power SteeringHydrostatic
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th25 mile/h (41 km/h)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 4th25 mile/h (41 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 3rd17 mile/h (27 km/h)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 3rd17 mile/h (27 km/h)
Net Peak Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249105 HP (78 kW)
MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks1642 lb (745 kg)
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity24251 lb (11000 kg)
MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks2017 lb (915 kg)
NoteMachine configuration: standard stick hoe, OROPS canopy, AWD power shift transmission, 0.96 m³ (1.25 yd³) GP (General Purpose) loader bucket, 610 mm (24 in) standard duty hoe bucket, front 340/80-18 and rear 500/70-24 tires, 240 kg (530 lb) counterweight, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fuel tank.
Net Peak Power Rating @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349105 HP (79 kW)
Dimensions - Stroke4.72 in (120 mm)
Dimensions - Bore3.86 in (98 mm)
EmissionsEngine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards.
Extendible Stick (excludes ft. counterweight)595 lb (270 kg)
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349322 ft-lb (436 N·m)
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J134992 HP (68 kW)
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396100 HP (74 kW)
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995102 HP (76 kW)
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J134947%
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To10000 ft (3048 m)
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 924991 HP (68 kW)
Engine ModelC3.6 74.5 kW (100 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
Power-Shift TransmissionSTD
Counterweights, base - Maximum1014 lb (460 kg)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 3rd8 mile/h (12 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 2nd5.8 mile/h (9.4 km/h)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 1st3.7 mile/h (5.9 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 1st3.7 mile/h (5.9 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 1st3.7 mile/h (5.9 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 2nd7.7 mile/h (12 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th17 mile/h (27 km/h)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 1st3.7 mile/h (5.9 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 4th12 mile/h (20 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 1st3.7 mile/h (5.9 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 3rd17 mile/h (27 km/h)
Counterweights, base256 lb (115 kg)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 2nd7.7 mile/h (12.4 km/h)
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 3rd12 mile/h (20 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th LTC18 mile/h (29 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th LTC*25 mile/h (40 km/h)
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 2nd5.8 mile/h (9.4 km/h)
Operating Weight (estimated)17271 lb (7834 kg)
All-Wheel DriveSTD
Loader QC540 lb (245 kg)
Counterweights, base - Stackable, one529 lb (240 kg)

Benefits and Features

Adjustable Seat Mounted Controls improve ergonomics by increasing operator comfort and legroom. Operators have Loader and Backhoe Controls in the palm of their hands, whether they are facing the Loader, the Backhoe, or sitting off set for better visibility. The new Spring Applied Hydraulically Released (SAHR) Parking Brake is controlled by simply pressing a button.

The Cat Backhoe Loader’s load sensing piston pump provides full hydraulic lifting and digging forces at any engine speed. Variable flow pump matches hydraulic power to work demands.

The Cat C3.6 engine delivers solid performance and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards by utilizing Selective Catalytic Reduction technology with a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst. The system allows the operator to disconnect the machine, even while the diesel exhaust fluid is being purged from the system.

The all new Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Coupler) for Single Tilt Loader Arm configurations are available from the factory or for simple field installation. The Cat Backhoe Loader with Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Coupler) will be the most versatile machine on the job site providing quick connection to a variety of Cat Attachments.

A large portfolio of Backhoe Loader Attachments, including but not limited to, Quick Couplers, Thumbs, assorted Buckets, and Brooms are available from the factory or for field installation. Cat Backhoe Loaders will be “Dirt Ready” upon delivery.

A Four Speed Powershift Transmission is standard to make shifting gears smooth and as simple as twisting the Powershuttle Lever.

The redesigned boom cylinder increases lift performance by 15%.

  • The Cat® C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
  • Save fuel and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions with efficiency features such as operator control modes (420 XE/440/450/432/444 models only) selectable through the display and with fuel management modes.
  • Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
  • Auto Idle helps reduce unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working. Available on all models with pilot or E/H controls.

Standard Equipment

  • Adjustable auxiliary controls, backhoe loader
  • Air cleaner
  • Alarm, back-up
  • Audible system fault alarm
  • Automatic Engine Speed Control (AESC)
  • Battery, maintenance-free, 850 CCA
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Boom transport lock
  • Brace, lift cylinder
  • Brake, parking, Spring Applied Hydraulically Released (SAHR)
  • Brakes, hydraulically boosted, oil disc, dual pedals, interlocking
  • Bucket level indicator
  • Canopy, ROPS/FOPS
  • Cat cushion swing system
  • Coat restraint
  • Coolant/antifreeze, extended life
  • Dome light (cab only)
  • Diagnostic port for engine, machine and gauge cluster Electronic Control Modules
  • Differential lock, loader joystick
  • Drink holders, two
  • Engine, Cat C3.6 (Direct Injection Turbocharged), meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards, Selective Catalytic Reduction, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Engine enclosure, sound suppression, removable side panels
  • Face seals, O-ring
  • Fan, suction and guard
  • Fast reversing shuttle, all gears
  • Fenders, rear
  • Filters, spin-on: fuel, engine oil, transmission oil, water separator
  • Filters, bowl and cartridge: hydraulic fluid
  • Flashing hazards/signal lights
  • Floor mat
  • Four wheel drive
  • Four wheel drive shaft guard
  • Fuel tank, fully enclosed
  • Fully hinged front grill for cooling package cleaning access
  • Gauge cluster: coolant temperature, fuel level, torque converter temperature, DEF level
  • Ground level fuel fill and DEF fill
  • Halogen lights, working (2 front, 2 rear)
  • High ambient cooling package
  • Hood lock, inside cab
  • Hydraulic Lock Out, loader, backhoe, auxiliary hydraulics
  • Hydraulic hose, XT™
  • Hydraulic oil cooler
  • Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
  • Hydraulic valves, loader 2 function
  • Hydraulic valves, backhoe 4 function
  • Hydraulics, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
  • Indicator lights: wait to start, water in fuel, engine warning, warning lamp, emissions module malfunction, low battery/charging system warning, high hydraulic oil temperature: LCD warnings: engine oil pressure, machine locked, service due, air filter blocked, high coolant temperature, auto idle shutdown, high torque converter temperature, hydraulic filter bypass
  • Instrument panel lights
  • Key start/stop system
  • LCD operator display with soft key controls: engine speed, hour meter, gear/direction, battery voltage, hydraulic oil temperature, torque converter temperature, coolant temperature, trip totals (fuel and hours), lifetime totals (fuel and hours), operator settings (units, brightness, programmable hoe auxiliary flow), service mode diagnostics, maintenance intervals, ECM/system info
  • Loader, EH Parallel Lift
  • Loader, Programmable Kick Out
  • Loader, Programmable Return To Dig
  • Loader, single tilt
  • Mirror, interior, rearview
  • One-touch low idle
  • Open circuit breather
  • Pattern changer, in cab
  • Power receptacle, 12 volt, 2 internal, 1 external
  • Power receptacle, 5 volt USB, 1 internal
  • Power steering, hydrostatic
  • Product Link™, satellite, network manager
  • Product Link, cellular, network manager
  • Seat belt, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
  • Seat mounted joystick controls: backhoe and loader, EH operated, excavator style with pattern changer
  • Socket, two roof
  • Stabilizers, EH Control, Auto-UP
  • Stabilizer shoes, street
  • Steering knob
  • Seat, air suspension, vinyl cover, with armrest
  • Starting system, glow plugs
  • Steering column, tilting, telescopic
  • Storage compartment, lockable
  • Storage tray
  • Stop and tail lights
  • Swing transport lock
  • Tires
  • Toolbox, external, lockable
  • Torque converter
  • Throttle, hand and foot, electronic
  • Transmission, 4 speed, powershift
  • Transmission neutralizer switch
  • Transport tie-downs
  • Vandalism locks, four
  • Warning horn, electric

Optional Equipment

  • Auxiliary hydraulics, loader, adjustable flow
  • Auxiliary hydraulics, rear, adjustable flow
  • Battery, additional, 850 CCA
  • Cab, deluxe
  • Cold weather fuel (–30° C/–22° F)
  • Cold weather package, including additional battery, engine block heater, radiator antifreeze, cold weather fuel (–30° C/–22° F) and mounting for an ether bottle
  • Counterweights, 115 kg (255 lb), 240 kg (530 lb) or 460 kg (1,015 lb)
  • Fenders, front with integral steps
  • Guard, boom protection plate
  • Guard, stabilizer, rock
  • Hydraulic valves, loader with auxiliary roller thumb control (3rd valve for MP or Quick Coupler)
  • Hydraulic valves, backhoe (5th and 6th function)
  • Hydraulic lines, combined function auxiliary
  • LED lights, working (2 front, 2 rear)
  • Quick Coupler, hydraulic, dual lock
  • Quick Coupler, manual, dual lock
  • Quick Coupler, manual, pin lock
  • Radio and CD player, Bluetooth®
  • Ride Control
  • Rotating beacon, magnetic mount
  • Seat, air suspension, fabric with armrest
  • Seat, air suspension, fabric with armrest, heated
  • Seat belt, retractable, 75 mm (3 in)
  • Security system, Bluetooth
  • Security system, operator display
  • Side mirrors, cab, external
  • Single Tilt Loader Coupler, Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) Interface
  • Stabilizer pads, reversible
  • Stick, extendible
  • Touch screen LCD Display: engine speed, hour meter, gear/direction, battery voltage, hydraulic oil temperature, torque converter temperature, coolant temperature, trip totals (fuel and hours), lifetime totals (fuel and hours), operator settings (units, brightness, programmable hoe auxiliary flow), service mode diagnostics, maintenance intervals, ECM/system info
  • Transmission, AutoShift with lock-up torque converter, 6 speed
  • Vandalism protection, gauge cover
  • Work Tool Attachments such as buckets, forks, material handling arms, augers, hammers, brooms, cold planers and vibratory plate compactors. See your Cat dealer for more information.

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