SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Caterpillar 420D Backhoe Loaders | Volvo BL60B Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 65.6 kW (88 HP) | — |
| Weight | 7153.1 kg (15770 lbs) | 7071.5 kg (15590 lbs) |
| Transmission | Power shuttle | — |
| Pump Capacity | 163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 2893.9 kg (6380 lbs) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Volvo |
| Engine Model | 3054 T | D3.8H |
| Gross Power | 65.6 kW (88 HP) | — |
| Net Power | 63.4 kW (85 HP) | — |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3982.1 cc (243 cu in) | — |
| Bore | 10.2 cm (4 in) | 10.2 cm (4 in) |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5 in) | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 113.4 kg (250 lbs) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 128.3 l (33.9 gal) | 150.3 l (39.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil With Filter | 7.6 l (2 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 16.7 l (4.4 gal) | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 79.5 l (21 gal) | 48.1 l (12.7 gal) |
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity | 15.9 l (4.2 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 15.1 l (4 gal) | 21.2 l (5.6 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle | — |
| 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 | — |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 32.8 km/h (20.4 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 32.8 km/h (20.4 mph) | — |
| Pump Type | Variable Flow, Axial Piston | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 227.5 bar (3300 psi) | — |
| Circuit Type | Load sensing, closed Center | — |
| Dig Depth | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force | 6672.3 kg (14710 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | 6617.9 kg (14590 lbs) | — |
| Stick Dig Force | 3896.4 kg (8590 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | — |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Dump Height | 243.8 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 Rotation | 205 ° | — |
| Stick Lift | 4780.9 kg (10540 lbs) | — |
| Loading Reach | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 2893.9 kg (6380 lbs) | — |
| Operating Weight | 7153.1 kg (15770 lbs) | 7071.5 kg (15590 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.26 cu yds) | 0.2 m³ (0.25 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 2712.7 cm (89 ft) | 62.5 cm (24.6 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 4594.9 kg (10130 lbs) | — |
| Reach From Swivel | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 701.0 cm (276 in) | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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