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Caterpillar 420F IT vs Case 590 Super M+ Series III

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 420F IT and the Case 590 Super M+ Series III. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 420F IT76.1 kW (102 HP)
Case 590 Super M+ Series III82.0 kW (110 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 420F IT6985.3 kg (15400 lbs)
Case 590 Super M+ Series III6926.3 kg (15270 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 420F IT6985.3 kg (15400 lbs)
Case 590 Super M+ Series III6926.3 kg (15270 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 420F ITCaterpillar 420F ITBackhoe LoadersCase 590 Super M+ Series IIICase 590 Super M+ Series IIIBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower76.1 kW (102 HP)82.0 kW (110 HP)
Weight6985.3 kg (15400 lbs)6926.3 kg (15270 lbs)
Pump Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)161.3 LPM (42.6 GPM)
Lift Capacity3284.0 kg (7240 lbs)3324.8 kg (7330 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCNH
Engine ModelC4.4 ACERTFamily IV 445TA/E3 diesel, Tier III certified
Gross Power76.1 kW (102 HP)82.0 kW (110 HP)
Net Power76.1 kW (102 HP)81.1 kW (108.7 HP)
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in)4501.5 cc (274.7 cu in)
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Measured1400 RPM1400 RPM
Max Torque (Net )145.1 kg (320 lbs)167.8 kg (370 lbs)
Torque Rise (Net )0.460.45
Fuel Capacity166.6 l (44 gal)159.4 l (42.1 gal)
Oil Capacity8.7 l (2.3 gal)13.6 l (3.6 gal)
Cooling Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)18.2 l (4.8 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity95.0 l (25.1 gal)127.9 l (33.8 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)19.7 l (5.2 gal)
Front Axle Oil Capacity11.4 l (3 gal)6.8 l (1.8 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity16.7 l (4.4 gal)18.9 l (5 gal)
Pump TypeVariable Flow, Axial PistonPiston, variable displacement
Pump Flow Capacity163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM)161.3 LPM (42.6 GPM)
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)487.7 cm (192 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)609.6 cm (240 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm (36 in)61.0 cm (24 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height3284.0 kg (7240 lbs)3324.8 kg (7330 lbs)
Operating Weight6985.3 kg (15400 lbs)6926.3 kg (15270 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.26 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.3 cu yds)
Bucket Width226.3 cm (89.1 in)236.2 cm (93 in)
Bucket Breakout Force5080.2 kg (11200 lbs)4867.0 kg (10730 lbs)
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Overall Height274.3 cm (108 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length731.5 cm (288 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)
Transmission—Synchromesh
No Of Cylinders—4
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Operating Voltage—12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage—90 A
Transmission Type—Synchromesh
No Of Forward Gears—4
No Of Reverse Gears—4
Max Speed (Forward)—41.2 km/h (25.6 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)—49.4 km/h (30.7 mph)
Relief Valve Pressure—206.8 bar (3000 psi)
Bucket Dig Force—6676.9 kg (14720 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—6676.9 kg (14720 lbs)
Loading Height—335.3 cm (132 in)
Loading Height (Extended)—426.7 cm (168 in)
Reach At Load Height—304.8 cm (120 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)—396.2 cm (156 in)
Dump Height—274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—731.5 cm (288 in)
Load At Max Lift Capacity—1501.4 kg (3310 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—880.0 kg (1940 lbs)
Reach From Swivel—609.6 cm (240 in)
Turning Radius—365.8 cm (144 in)
Ground Clearance—30.5 cm (12 in)

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