420 XE

420 XE Backhoe Loader

The Cat® 420 XE Backhoe Loader delivers exceptional performance, increased fuel efficiency, superior hydraulic system, versatility and an updated operator station.

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Specifications

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014text102 hp (76 kW) / 112 hp (84 kW)
Net Power - SAE J1349text92 HP (68 kW) / 103 HP (76 kW)
Engine ModeltextC3.6 74.5 kW (100 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled

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420 XE Product Brochure

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Features & Benefits

Ergonomic Operator Station
The 420 XE Backhoe Loader.
Adjustable Seat Mounted Controls improve ergonomics by increasing operator comfort and legroom. Operators have Loader and Backhoe Controls in the palm of their hands, whether they are facing the Loader, the Backhoe, or sitting off set for better visibility. The Spring Applied Hydraulically Released (SAHR) Parking Brake is controlled by simply pressing a button.
Load Sensing Hydraulics
The Cat Backhoe Loader’s load sensing piston pump provides full hydraulic lifting and digging forces at any engine speed. Variable flow pump matches hydraulic power to work demands.
Machine Performance
The Cat C3.6 engine delivers solid performance and meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emission standards by utilizing Selective Catalytic Reduction technology with a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst. The system allows the operator to disconnect the machine, even while the diesel exhaust fluid is being purged from the system.
Machine Versatility
The Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Coupler) for Single Tilt Loader Arm configurations are available from the factory or for simple field installation. The Cat Backhoe Loader with Integrated Tool Carrier (IT Coupler) will be the most versatile machine on the job site providing quick connection to a variety of Cat Attachments.
Cat Attachments
A large portfolio of Backhoe Loader Attachments, including but not limited to, Quick Couplers, Thumbs, assorted Buckets, and Brooms are available from the factory or for field installation. Cat Backhoe Loaders will be “Dirt Ready” upon delivery.
Powershift Transmission
A Four Speed Powershift Transmission is standard to make shifting gears smooth and as simple as twisting the Powershuttle Lever.
Lift Performance
The redesigned boom cylinder increases lift performance by 15%.
Sustainability
  • The Cat® C3.6 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
  • Save fuel and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions with efficiency features such as operator control modes (420 XE/440/450/432/444 models only) selectable through the display and with fuel management modes.
  • Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
  • Auto Idle helps reduce unnecessary fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the engine to automatically go into idle mode when the machine is not working. Available on all models with pilot or E/H controls.

Complete Specifications

Engine

NameTypeValueUnit Value (Imperial)Unit NameUnit Value (Metric)Unit Name (Metric)
Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014text102 hp (76 kW) / 112 hp (84 kW)
Net Power - SAE J1349text92 HP (68 kW) / 103 HP (76 kW)
Engine ModeltextC3.6 74.5 kW (100 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
EmissionstextEngine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards.
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995measurement102hp76kW
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396measurement100hp74kW
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349measurement91hp68kW
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249measurement91hp68kW
Net Peak Power Rating @ 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349measurement105hp78kW
Net Peak Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249measurement105hp78kW
Dimensions - Boremeasurement3.86in98mm
Dimensions - Strokemeasurement4.72in120mm
Displacementmeasurement220in³3.6l
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349text48%
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349measurement322ft-lb436N·m
Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up Tomeasurement10000ft3048m
Engine ModeltextC3.6 82 kW (110hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
EmissionstextEngine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards.
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995measurement112hp84kW
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396measurement110hp82kW
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349measurement101hp76kW
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249measurement101hp75kW
Dimensions - Boremeasurement3.86in98mm
Dimensions - Strokemeasurement4.72in120mm
Displacementmeasurement220in³3.6l
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpmtext48%
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349measurement358ft-lb485N·m
Operating Weight - Maximummeasurement24251lb11000kg
Operating Weight (estimated)measurement16279lb7834kg
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacitymeasurement24251lb11000kg
Cab - ROPS/FOPSmeasurement320lb145kg
Power-Shift TransmissiontextSTD
Ride Controlmeasurement33lb15kg
Air Conditioningmeasurement99lb45kg
All-Wheel DrivetextSTD
MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - With Fold-Over Forksmeasurement2017lb915kg
MP Bucket (0.96 m3/1.25 yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forksmeasurement1642lb745kg
Loader QCmeasurement540lb245kg
Extendible Stick (excludes ft. counterweight)measurement595lb270kg
Counterweights, basemeasurement256lb115kg
Counterweights, base - Stackable, onemeasurement529lb240kg
Counterweights, base - Maximummeasurement1014lb460kg
NotetextMachine configuration: standard stick hoe, OROPS canopy, AWD power shift transmission, 0.96 m³ (1.25 yd³) GP (General Purpose) loader bucket, 610 mm (24 in) standard duty hoe bucket, front 340/80-18 and rear 500/70-24 tires, 240 kg (530 lb) counterweight, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, full fuel tank.
Dig Depth - Standardmeasurement14ft4278mm
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 1stmeasurement3.7mile/h5.9km/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 2ndmeasurement5.8mile/h9.4km/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 3rdmeasurement12mile/h20km/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 4thmeasurement25mile/h41km/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 1stmeasurement3.7mile/h5.9km/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 2ndmeasurement7.7mile/h12.4km/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 3rdmeasurement17mile/h27km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward -1stmeasurement3.7mile/h5.9km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 2ndmeasurement5.8mile/h9.4km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 3rdmeasurement8mile/h12km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 4thmeasurement12mile/h20km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 5thmeasurement17mile/h27km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward - 6thmeasurement25mile/h41km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 1stmeasurement3.7mile/h5.9km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 2ndmeasurement7.7mile/h12km/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Reverse - 3rdmeasurement17mile/h27km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 1stmeasurement3.7mile/h5.9km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 2ndmeasurement5.8mile/h9.4km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 3rdmeasurement8mile/h12km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 4thmeasurement12mile/h20km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5thmeasurement17mile/h27km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 5th LTCmeasurement18mile/h29km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6thmeasurement25mile/h41km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Forward - 6th LTC*measurement25mile/h40km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 1stmeasurement3.7mile/h5.9km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 2ndmeasurement7.7mile/h12km/h
Power-Shift Transmission with LTC - Optional - Reverse - 3rdmeasurement17mile/h27km/h
Note (1)textTravel speeds of two wheel drive backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 500/70-24 rear tires.
Note (2)text*Limited by engine speed to 40 km/h (25 mph).
Front Axle, AWD - Staticmeasurement26455lb12000kg
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamicmeasurement20233lb6000kg
Rear Axle - Staticmeasurement28660lb13000kg
Rear Axle - Dynamicmeasurement15432lb7000kg
TypetextClosed Center
Pump TypetextVariable-flow, Axial Piston
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpmmeasurement49.4gpm187L/min
System Pressure - Backhoemeasurement3626psi25000kPa
System Pressure - Loadermeasurement3626psi25000kPa
TypetextFront Wheel Steering
Power SteeringtextHydrostatic
CylindertextOne Double-Acting
Boremeasurement2.6in65mm
Strokemeasurement4.2in106mm
Rod Diametermeasurement1.6in40mm
Axle Oscillationtext11°
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheelsmeasurement26.92ft8.205m
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucketmeasurement35.25ft10.745m
Cooling System with Air Conditioningmeasurement4.8gal (US)18l
Fuel Tankmeasurement42.3gal (US)160l
Engine Oil - With Filtermeasurement2.4gal (US)9l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)measurement5gal (US)19l
Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWDmeasurement4.8gal (US)18l
Transmission - Power Shift - AWDmeasurement5gal (US)19l
Rear Axlemeasurement4.2gal (US)16l
Rear Axle - Planetariesmeasurement0.4gal (US)1.7l
Front Axle (AWD)measurement2.9gal (US)11l
Front Axle (AWD) - Planetariesmeasurement0.2gal (US)0.7l
Hydraulic Systemmeasurement25.1gal (US)95l
Hydraulic Tankmeasurement11.1gal (US)42l

Standard Equipment

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Adjustable auxiliary controls, backhoe loader
  • Air cleaner
  • Alarm, back-up
  • Audible system fault alarm
  • Automatic Engine Speed Control (AESC)
  • Battery, maintenance-free, 850 CCA
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Boom transport lock
  • Brace, lift cylinder
  • Brake, parking, Spring Applied Hydraulically Released (SAHR)
  • Brakes, hydraulically boosted, oil disc, dual pedals, interlocking
  • Bucket level indicator
  • Canopy, ROPS/FOPS
  • Cat cushion swing system
  • Coat restraint
  • Coolant/antifreeze, extended life
  • Dome light (cab only)
  • Diagnostic port for engine, machine and gauge cluster Electronic Control Modules
  • Differential lock, loader joystick
  • Drink holders, two
  • Engine, Cat C3.6 (Direct Injection Turbocharged), meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards, Selective Catalytic Reduction, Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
  • Engine enclosure, sound suppression, removable side panels
  • Face seals, O-ring
  • Fan, suction and guard
  • Fast reversing shuttle, all gears
  • Fenders, rear
  • Filters, spin-on: fuel, engine oil, transmission oil, water separator
  • Filters, bowl and cartridge: hydraulic fluid
  • Flashing hazards/signal lights
  • Floor mat
  • Four wheel drive
  • Four wheel drive shaft guard
  • Fuel tank, fully enclosed
  • Fully hinged front grill for cooling package cleaning access
  • Gauge cluster: coolant temperature, fuel level, torque converter temperature, DEF level
  • Ground level fuel fill and DEF fill
  • Halogen lights, working (4 front, 4 rear)
  • High ambient cooling package
  • Hood lock, inside cab
  • Hydraulic Lock Out, loader, backhoe, auxiliary hydraulics
  • Hydraulic hose, XT™
  • Hydraulic oil cooler
  • Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
  • Hydraulic valves, loader 2 function
  • Hydraulic valves, backhoe 5 function
  • Hydraulics, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
  • Indicator lights: wait to start, water in fuel, engine warning, warning lamp, emissions module malfunction, low battery/charging system warning, high hydraulic oil temperature: LCD warnings: engine oil pressure, machine locked, service due, air filter blocked, high coolant temperature, auto idle shutdown, high torque converter temperature, hydraulic filter bypass
  • Instrument panel lights
  • Key start/stop system
  • LCD operator display with soft key controls: engine speed, hour meter, gear/direction, battery voltage, hydraulic oil temperature, torque converter temperature, coolant temperature, trip totals (fuel and hours), lifetime totals (fuel and hours), operator settings (units, brightness, programmable hoe auxiliary flow), service mode diagnostics, maintenance intervals, ECM/system info
  • Loader, EH Parallel Lift
  • Loader, Programmable Kick Out
  • Loader, Programmable Return To Dig
  • Loader, single tilt
  • Mirror, interior, rearview
  • One-touch low idle
  • Open circuit breather
  • Pattern changer, in cab
  • Power receptacle, 12 volt, 2 internal, 1 external
  • Power receptacle, 5 volt USB, 1 internal
  • Power steering, hydrostatic
  • Product Link™, satellite, network manager
  • Product Link, cellular, network manager
  • Seat belt, retractable, 51 mm (2 in)
  • Seat mounted joystick controls: backhoe and loader, EH operated, excavator style with pattern changer
  • Socket, two roof
  • Stabilizers, EH Control, Auto-UP
  • Stabilizer shoes, street
  • Steering knob
  • Seat, air suspension, vinyl cover, with armrest
  • Starting system, glow plugs
  • Steering column, tilting, telescopic
  • Storage compartment, lockable
  • Storage tray
  • Stop and tail lights
  • Swing transport lock
  • Tires
  • Toolbox, external, lockable
  • Torque converter
  • Throttle, hand and foot, electronic
  • Transmission, 4 speed, powershift
  • Transmission neutralizer switch
  • Transport tie-downs
  • Vandalism locks, four
  • Warning horn, electric

Optional Equipment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Auxiliary hydraulics, loader, adjustable flow
  • Auxiliary hydraulics, rear, adjustable flow
  • Battery, additional, 850 CCA
  • Cab, deluxe
  • Cold weather fuel (–30° C/–22° F)
  • Cold weather package, including additional battery, engine block heater, radiator antifreeze, cold weather fuel (–30° C/–22° F) and mounting for an ether bottle
  • Counterweights, 115 kg (255 lb), 240 kg (530 lb) or 460 kg (1,015 lb)
  • Fenders, front with integral steps
  • Guard, boom protection plate
  • Guard, stabilizer, rock
  • Hydraulic valves, loader with auxiliary roller thumb control (3rd valve for MP or Quick Coupler)
  • Hydraulic valves, backhoe (with 6th function)
  • Hydraulic lines, combined function auxiliary
  • LED lights, working (4 front, 4 rear)
  • Quick Coupler, hydraulic, dual lock
  • Quick Coupler, manual, dual lock
  • Quick Coupler, manual, pin lock
  • Radio and CD player, Bluetooth®
  • Ride Control
  • Rotating beacon, magnetic mount
  • Seat, air suspension, fabric with armrest
  • Seat, air suspension, fabric with armrest, heated
  • Seat belt, retractable, 75 mm (3 in)
  • Security system, Bluetooth
  • Security system, operator display
  • Side mirrors, cab, external
  • Single Tilt Loader Coupler, Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) Interface
  • Stabilizer pads, reversible
  • Stick, extendible
  • Touch screen LCD Display: engine speed, hour meter, gear/direction, battery voltage, hydraulic oil temperature, torque converter temperature, coolant temperature, trip totals (fuel and hours), lifetime totals (fuel and hours), operator settings (units, brightness, programmable hoe auxiliary flow), service mode diagnostics, maintenance intervals, ECM/system info
  • Transmission, AutoShift with lock-up torque converter, 6 speed
  • Vandalism protection, gauge cover
  • Work Tool Attachments such as buckets, forks, material handling arms, augers, hammers, brooms, cold planers and vibratory plate compactors. See your Cat dealer for more information.

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