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Caterpillar 420F/420F IT vs John Deere 510D

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 420F/420F IT and the John Deere 510D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 420F/420F IT76.1 kW (102 HP)
John Deere 510D74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 420F/420F IT6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
John Deere 510D7257.5 kg (16000 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 420F/420F IT6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)
John Deere 510D7257.5 kg (16000 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 420F/420F ITCaterpillar 420F/420F ITBackhoe LoadersJohn Deere 510DJohn Deere 510DBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower76.1 kW (102 HP)74.6 kW (100 HP)
Weight6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)7257.5 kg (16000 lbs)
TransmissionHydrostatic, HMUHelical gear
Pump Capacity162.8 LPM (43 GPM)132.5 LPM (35 GPM)
Lift Capacity3284.0 kg (7240 lbs)3311.2 kg (7300 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarJohn Deere
Engine ModelC4.4 ACERT DIT4045 T
Gross Power76.1 kW (102 HP)74.6 kW (100 HP)
Net Power69.4 kW (93 HP)70.8 kW (95 HP)
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4391.7 cc (268 cu in)4522.8 cc (276 cu in)
Bore10.7 cm (4.2 in)—
Stroke12.7 cm (5 in)—
Max Torque (Net )145.1 kg (320 lbs)122.5 kg (270 lbs)
Fuel Capacity170.3 l (45 gal)128.7 l (34 gal)
Engine Oil With Filter7.6 l (2 gal)—
Cooling Capacity22.0 l (5.8 gal)16.3 l (4.3 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity95.0 l (25.1 gal)79.5 l (21 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity42.0 l (11.1 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)79.5 l (21 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity16.7 l (4.4 gal)—
Transmission TypeHydrostatic, HMU4-speed helical gear, synchronized in all four gears, collar shift with hydraulic reverser
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 PistonRadial pistons
Pump Flow Capacity162.8 LPM (43 GPM)132.5 LPM (35 GPM)
System Pressure (Loader)248.2 bar (3600 psi)—
System Pressure (Backhoe)248.2 bar (3600 psi)—
Circuit TypeClosed center, load sensing—
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)518.2 cm (204 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)640.1 cm (252 in)
Bucket Dig Force6391.1 kg (14090 lbs)5034.9 kg (11100 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)6300.4 kg (13890 lbs)5093.8 kg (11230 lbs)
Stick Dig Force4436.1 kg (9780 lbs)—
Stick Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)3229.6 kg (7120 lbs)—
Stick Dig Force (E-Stick Retracted)4427.1 kg (9760 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)
Loading Height (E-Stick Retracted)365.8 cm (144 in)—
Dump Height274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt)91.4 cm (36 in)—
Bucket Rotation205 °—
Loading Reach182.9 cm (72 in)—
Lift Capacity At Full Height3284.0 kg (7240 lbs)3311.2 kg (7300 lbs)
Operating Weight6894.6 kg (15200 lbs)7257.5 kg (16000 lbs)
Loader Weight195.0 kg (430 lbs)—
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds)1.2 m³ (1.62 cu yds)
Bucket Width226.2 cm (7.42 ft)233.7 cm (92 in)
Bucket Breakout Force5207.2 kg (11480 lbs)4490.6 kg (9900 lbs)
Reach From Swing Pivot (E-Stick Extended)670.6 cm (264 in)—
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Power Measured—2200 RPM
Torque Rise (Net )—0.25
Operating Voltage—12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage—95 A
Oil Capacity—8.7 l (2.3 gal)
No Of Forward Gears—4
No Of Reverse Gears—4
Max Speed (Forward)—31.7 km/h (19.7 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)—36.4 km/h (22.6 mph)
Relief Valve Pressure—190.0 bar (2755 psi)
Reach At Load Height—731.5 cm (288 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)—853.4 cm (336 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height—61.0 cm (24 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—731.5 cm (288 in)
Load At Max Lift Capacity—3075.4 kg (6780 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—1642.0 kg (3620 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—701.0 cm (276 in)
Overall Width—243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase—213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius—365.8 cm (144 in)
Ground Clearance—30.5 cm (12 in)

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