SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT vs Case 680K
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 420E/420E IT and the Case 680K. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT75.3 kW (101 HP)
Case 680K75.3 kW (101 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
Case 680K6758.5 kg (14900 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
Case 680K6758.5 kg (14900 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 420E/420E IT Backhoe Loaders | Case 680K Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 75.3 kW (101 HP) | 75.3 kW (101 HP) |
| Weight | 6894.6 kg (15200 lbs) | 6758.5 kg (14900 lbs) |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, HMU | Powershift |
| Pump Capacity | 162.8 LPM (43 GPM) | 168.1 LPM (44.4 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 2930.2 kg (6460 lbs) | 2676.2 kg (5900 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | CNH |
| Engine Model | C4.4 ACERT DIT | — |
| Gross Power | 75.3 kW (101 HP) | 75.3 kW (101 HP) |
| Net Power | 69.4 kW (93 HP) | 67.1 kW (90 HP) |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4391.7 cc (268 cu in) | 5901.0 cc (360.1 cu in) |
| Bore | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Stroke | 11.9 cm (4.7 in) | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 136.1 kg (300 lbs) | 117.9 kg (260 lbs) |
| Fuel Capacity | 170.3 l (45 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil With Filter | 7.6 l (2 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 20.4 l (5.4 gal) | 25.7 l (6.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 95.0 l (25.1 gal) | 51.9 l (13.7 gal) |
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity | 37.9 l (10 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 18.5 l (4.9 gal) | — |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 16.7 l (4.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic, HMU | Powershift |
| Steering Type | Front wheel | — |
| Brake System | Inboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc | — |
| Cab - Sound | ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 79 dB | — |
| Exterior Sound | SAE J88 JUN86 is 76 dB | — |
| Pump Type | Variable Flow, Axial Piston | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 162.8 LPM (43 GPM) | 168.1 LPM (44.4 GPM) |
| System Pressure (Loader) | 228.0 bar (3307 psi) | — |
| System Pressure (Backhoe) | 249.0 bar (3611 psi) | — |
| Circuit Type | Closed center, load sensing | — |
| Dig Depth | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force | 6295.9 kg (13880 lbs) | 5121.1 kg (11290 lbs) |
| Stick Dig Force | 4381.7 kg (9660 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Dump Height | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt) | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Bucket Rotation | 205 ° | — |
| Stick Lift | 2594.5 kg (5720 lbs) | — |
| Loading Reach | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 2930.2 kg (6460 lbs) | 2676.2 kg (5900 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 6894.6 kg (15200 lbs) | 6758.5 kg (14900 lbs) |
| Loader Weight | 367.4 kg (810 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 226.2 cm (7.42 ft) | 218.4 cm (86 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 4803.5 kg (10590 lbs) | 4545.0 kg (10020 lbs) |
| Power Measured | — | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Measured | — | 1200 RPM |
| Operating Voltage | — | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 40 A |
| Oil Capacity | — | 11.7 l (3.1 gal) |
| No Of Forward Gears | — | 3 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | — | 3 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 31.2 km/h (19.4 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | — | 31.2 km/h (19.4 mph) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | — | 137.9 bar (2000 psi) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | — | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | — | 5356.9 kg (11810 lbs) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | — | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | — | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Reach From Swivel | — | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Height | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 701.0 cm (276 in) |
| Overall Width | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
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