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Caterpillar 420D IT vs Caterpillar 430D

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 420D IT and the Caterpillar 430D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 420D IT65.6 kW (88 HP)
Caterpillar 430D73.1 kW (98 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 420D IT7148.6 kg (15760 lbs)
Caterpillar 430D7357.3 kg (16220 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 420D IT7148.6 kg (15760 lbs)
Caterpillar 430D7357.3 kg (16220 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 420D ITCaterpillar 420D ITBackhoe LoadersCaterpillar 430DCaterpillar 430DBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower65.6 kW (88 HP)73.1 kW (98 HP)
Weight7148.6 kg (15760 lbs)7357.3 kg (16220 lbs)
TransmissionPower shuttlePower shuttle
Pump Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)
Lift Capacity2893.9 kg (6380 lbs)2898.5 kg (6390 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine Model3054 T3054 T
Gross Power65.6 kW (88 HP)73.1 kW (98 HP)
Net Power63.4 kW (85 HP)70.1 kW (94 HP)
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in)3982.1 cc (243 cu in)
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Fuel Capacity128.3 l (33.9 gal)128.3 l (33.9 gal)
Transmission TypePower shuttlePower shuttle
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)33.8 km/h (21 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)33.8 km/h (21 mph)
Pump TypeLSPC, closed centerVariable Flow, Axial Piston
Pump Flow Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure227.5 bar (3300 psi)227.5 bar (3300 psi)
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)609.6 cm (240 in)
Bucket Dig Force6672.3 kg (14710 lbs)6681.4 kg (14730 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)6617.9 kg (14590 lbs)6622.4 kg (14600 lbs)
Loading Height365.8 cm (144 in)396.2 cm (156 in)
Loading Height (Extended)426.7 cm (168 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Reach At Load Height91.4 cm (36 in)182.9 cm (72 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)61.0 cm (24 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm (36 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Dump Height243.8 cm (96 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm (264 in)853.4 cm (336 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height2893.9 kg (6380 lbs)2898.5 kg (6390 lbs)
Operating Weight7148.6 kg (15760 lbs)7357.3 kg (16220 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.26 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds)
Bucket Width226.3 cm (89.1 in)2895.6 cm (95 ft)
Bucket Breakout Force459892.4 kg (1013890 lbs)4658.4 kg (10270 lbs)
Reach From Swivel548.6 cm (216 in)701.0 cm (276 in)
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Overall Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length701.0 cm (276 in)731.5 cm (288 in)
Overall Width243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius548.6 cm (216 in)548.6 cm (216 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Bore—10.2 cm (4 in)
Stroke—12.7 cm (5 in)
Max Torque (Net )—127.0 kg (280 lbs)
Engine Oil With Filter—7.6 l (2 gal)
Cooling Capacity—16.7 l (4.4 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity—79.5 l (21 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity—15.9 l (4.2 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—15.1 l (4 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity—24.2 l (6.4 gal)
Steering Type—Front wheel
Brake System—Inboard, oil-immersed
Cab - Sound—ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB
Exterior Sound—SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB
Circuit Type—Load sensing, closed Center
Stick Dig Force—4286.4 kg (9450 lbs)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt)—91.4 cm (36 in)
Bucket Rotation—205 °
Stick Lift—6722.2 kg (14820 lbs)
Loading Reach—182.9 cm (72 in)

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