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Caterpillar 430F2/430F2 IT vs Volvo EL70

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 430F2/430F2 IT and the Volvo EL70. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 430F2/430F2 IT87.2 kW (117 HP)
Volvo EL7084.0 kW (112.7 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 430F2/430F2 IT10999.6 kg (24250 lbs)
Volvo EL7010890.7 kg (24010 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 430F2/430F2 IT10999.6 kg (24250 lbs)
Volvo EL7010890.7 kg (24010 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 430F2/430F2 ITCaterpillar 430F2/430F2 ITBackhoe LoadersVolvo EL70Volvo EL70Backhoe Loaders
Horsepower87.2 kW (117 HP)84.0 kW (112.7 HP)
Weight10999.6 kg (24250 lbs)10890.7 kg (24010 lbs)
TransmissionHydrostaticPowershift
Pump Capacity162.8 LPM (43 GPM)170.3 LPM (45 GPM)
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarVolvo
Engine ModelCat C4.4 ACERTTD 45B
Gross Power87.2 kW (117 HP)84.0 kW (112.7 HP)
Net Power80.5 kW (108 HP)78.0 kW (104.6 HP)
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4391.7 cc (268 cu in)4473.7 cc (273 cu in)
Bore6.6 cm (2.6 in)—
Stroke11.9 cm (4.7 in)—
Max Torque (Net )163.3 kg (360 lbs)145.1 kg (320 lbs)
Fuel Capacity159.0 l (42 gal)255.1 l (67.4 gal)
Engine Oil With Filter8.7 l (2.3 gal)—
Cooling Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)27.3 l (7.2 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity95.0 l (25.1 gal)210.1 l (55.5 gal)
Hydraulic Oil Capacity40.1 l (10.6 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity15.1 l (4 gal)22.3 l (5.9 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity16.7 l (4.4 gal)22.7 l (6 gal)
DEF Tank Capacity18.9 l (5 gal)—
Transmission TypeHydrostaticVolvo BM HT 90 automatic Powershift
Steering TypeFront Wheel—
Cab - SoundANSI/SAE J1166 OCT98 is 79 dB—
Exterior SoundSAE J188 JUN86 is 76 dB—
Max Speed (Forward)40.2 km/h (25 mph)44.1 km/h (27.4 mph)
Pump TypeClosed CenterTwo axial-flow piston pumps
Pump Flow Capacity162.8 LPM (43 GPM)170.3 LPM (45 GPM)
System Pressure (Loader)248.2 bar (3600 psi)—
System Pressure (Backhoe)248.2 bar (3600 psi)—
Dig Depth457.2 cm (180 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)609.6 cm (240 in)548.6 cm (216 in)
Operating Weight10999.6 kg (24250 lbs)10890.7 kg (24010 lbs)
Loader Weight317.5 kg (700 lbs)—
Lift Capacity—3365.7 kg (7420 lbs)
No Of Cylinders—4
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Power Measured—2000 RPM
Torque Measured—1400 RPM
Operating Voltage—24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage—60 A
Oil Capacity—12.1 l (3.2 gal)
Front Axle Oil Capacity—22.7 l (6 gal)
No Of Forward Gears—4
No Of Reverse Gears—3
Max Speed (Reverse)—25.6 km/h (15.9 mph)
Relief Valve Pressure—225.0 bar (3263 psi)
Bucket Dig Force—4209.3 kg (9280 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—3120.7 kg (6880 lbs)
Loading Height—396.2 cm (156 in)
Loading Height (Extended)—426.7 cm (168 in)
Reach At Load Height—213.4 cm (84 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)—304.8 cm (120 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height—91.4 cm (36 in)
Dump Height—274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—731.5 cm (288 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height—3365.7 kg (7420 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity—1374.4 kg (3030 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)—907.2 kg (2000 lbs)
Bucket Capacity—1.5 m³ (1.97 cu yds)
Bucket Width—249.9 cm (98.4 in)
Bucket Breakout Force—7330.0 kg (16160 lbs)
Reach From Swivel—640.1 cm (252 in)
Height To Top Of Cab—304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Height—426.7 cm (168 in)
Overall Length—823.0 cm (324 in)
Overall Width—243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase—243.8 cm (96 in)
Turning Radius—579.1 cm (228 in)
Ground Clearance—61.0 cm (24 in)

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