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Caterpillar 420D vs Volvo BL60B

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 420D and the Volvo BL60B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Caterpillar 420D7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)
Volvo BL60B7071.5 kg (15590 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 420D7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)
Volvo BL60B7071.5 kg (15590 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 420DCaterpillar 420DBackhoe LoadersVolvo BL60BVolvo BL60BBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower65.6 kW (88 HP)—
Weight7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)7071.5 kg (15590 lbs)
TransmissionPower shuttle—
Pump Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)—
Lift Capacity2893.9 kg (6380 lbs)—
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarVolvo
Engine Model3054 TD3.8H
Gross Power65.6 kW (88 HP)—
Net Power63.4 kW (85 HP)—
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement3982.1 cc (243 cu in)—
Bore10.2 cm (4 in)10.2 cm (4 in)
Stroke12.7 cm (5 in)12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Power Measured2200 RPM—
Max Torque (Net )113.4 kg (250 lbs)—
Fuel Capacity128.3 l (33.9 gal)150.3 l (39.7 gal)
Engine Oil With Filter7.6 l (2 gal)—
Cooling Capacity16.7 l (4.4 gal)1.9 l (0.5 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity79.5 l (21 gal)48.1 l (12.7 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity15.9 l (4.2 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity15.1 l (4 gal)21.2 l (5.6 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity24.2 l (6.4 gal)—
Transmission TypePower shuttle—
Steering TypeFront wheel—
Brake SystemInboard, oil-immersed—
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB—
Exterior SoundSAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB—
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)—
Max Speed (Reverse)32.8 km/h (20.4 mph)—
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial Piston—
Pump Flow Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)—
Relief Valve Pressure227.5 bar (3300 psi)—
Circuit TypeLoad sensing, closed Center—
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)—
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)—
Bucket Dig Force6672.3 kg (14710 lbs)—
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)6617.9 kg (14590 lbs)—
Stick Dig Force3896.4 kg (8590 lbs)—
Loading Height365.8 cm (144 in)—
Loading Height (Extended)426.7 cm (168 in)—
Reach At Load Height91.4 cm (36 in)—
Reach At Load Height (Extended)61.0 cm (24 in)—
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm (36 in)—
Dump Height243.8 cm (96 in)—
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt)91.4 cm (36 in)—
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm (264 in)—
Bucket Rotation205 °—
Stick Lift4780.9 kg (10540 lbs)—
Loading Reach182.9 cm (72 in)—
Lift Capacity At Full Height2893.9 kg (6380 lbs)—
Operating Weight7153.1 kg (15770 lbs)7071.5 kg (15590 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.26 cu yds)0.2 m³ (0.25 cu yds)
Bucket Width2712.7 cm (89 ft)62.5 cm (24.6 in)
Bucket Breakout Force4594.9 kg (10130 lbs)—
Reach From Swivel548.6 cm (216 in)—
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm (108 in)304.8 cm (120 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)—
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Oil Capacity—13.2 l (3.5 gal)

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