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Caterpillar 420E/420E IT vs Caterpillar 430E

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

Horsepower
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT75.3 kW (101 HP)
Caterpillar 430E75.3 kW (101 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
Caterpillar 430E7289.2 kg (16070 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 420E/420E IT6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
Caterpillar 430E7289.2 kg (16070 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 420E/420E ITCaterpillar 420E/420E ITBackhoe LoadersCaterpillar 430ECaterpillar 430EBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower75.3 kW (101 HP)75.3 kW (101 HP)
Weight6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)7289.2 kg (16070 lbs)
TransmissionHydrostatic, HMUPowerShuttle
Pump Capacity162.8 LPM (43 GPM)162.8 LPM (43 GPM)
Lift Capacity2930.2 kg (6460 lbs)2939.3 kg (6480 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine ModelC4.4 ACERT DIT3054 C DIT
Gross Power75.3 kW (101 HP)75.3 kW (101 HP)
Net Power69.4 kW (93 HP)72.3 kW (97 HP)
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4391.7 cc (268 cu in)4391.7 cc (268 cu in)
Bore10.7 cm (4.2 in)—
Stroke11.9 cm (4.7 in)—
Max Torque (Net )136.1 kg (300 lbs)136.1 kg (300 lbs)
Fuel Capacity170.3 l (45 gal)143.8 l (38 gal)
Engine Oil With Filter7.6 l (2 gal)—
Cooling Capacity20.4 l (5.4 gal)16.7 l (4.4 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity95.0 l (25.1 gal)79.5 l (21 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity37.9 l (10 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)18.9 l (5 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity16.7 l (4.4 gal)16.7 l (4.4 gal)
Transmission TypeHydrostatic, HMUPowerShuttle
Steering TypeFront wheel—
Brake SystemInboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc—
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 79 dB—
Exterior SoundSAE J88 JUN86 is 76 dB—
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial PistonVariable-flow, axial piston
Pump Flow Capacity162.8 LPM (43 GPM)162.8 LPM (43 GPM)
System Pressure (Loader)228.0 bar (3307 psi)—
System Pressure (Backhoe)249.0 bar (3611 psi)—
Circuit TypeClosed center, load sensing—
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Bucket Dig Force6295.9 kg (13880 lbs)7207.6 kg (15890 lbs)
Stick Dig Force4381.7 kg (9660 lbs)—
Loading Height365.8 cm (144 in)396.2 cm (156 in)
Dump Height243.8 cm (96 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt)91.4 cm (36 in)—
Bucket Rotation205 °—
Stick Lift2594.5 kg (5720 lbs)—
Loading Reach182.9 cm (72 in)—
Lift Capacity At Full Height2930.2 kg (6460 lbs)2939.3 kg (6480 lbs)
Operating Weight6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)7289.2 kg (16070 lbs)
Loader Weight367.4 kg (810 lbs)—
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds)
Bucket Width226.2 cm (7.42 ft)240.8 cm (7.9 ft)
Bucket Breakout Force4803.5 kg (10590 lbs)4717.4 kg (10400 lbs)
Torque Rise (Net )—0.28999999999999998
Operating Voltage—12 V
Oil Capacity—7.6 l (2 gal)
Front Axle Oil Capacity—7.6 l (2 gal)
No Of Forward Gears—4
No Of Reverse Gears—4
Max Speed (Forward)—43.1 km/h (26.8 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)—43.1 km/h (26.8 mph)
Relief Valve Pressure—249.0 bar (3611 psi)
Dig Depth (Extended)—609.6 cm (240 in)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—7112.3 kg (15680 lbs)
Loading Height (Extended)—457.2 cm (180 in)
Reach At Load Height—182.9 cm (72 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)—304.8 cm (120 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height—91.4 cm (36 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—731.5 cm (288 in)
Load At Max Lift Capacity—2091.1 kg (4610 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—1333.6 kg (2940 lbs)
Reach From Swivel—609.6 cm (240 in)
Height To Top Of Cab—274.3 cm (108 in)
Overall Height—396.2 cm (156 in)
Overall Length—731.5 cm (288 in)
Overall Width—243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase—213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius—548.6 cm (216 in)

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