Caterpillar 420D

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The Caterpillar 420D is a 2WD or 4WD backhoe loader tractor manufactured by Caterpillar from 2000 to 2006. The Caterpillar 420D is equipped with a 4.4 L (268.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a choice of transmissions: a power shuttle transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears or an auto-shift transmission with 5 forward and 3 reverse gears. The tractor uses a Cat 3054 engine, with a cylinder bore of 105.0 mm (4.13 in) and a piston stroke of 127.0 mm (5 in). The engine outputs 90 PS (66 kW; 88.5 HP) at 2,200 rpm and 381 N·m (38.9 kg·m, 280.8 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm. Additional features include hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, a four-post ROPS/FOPS or optional cab with air-conditioning, and a fuel tank with a capacity of 128.7 liters (34 US gal.; 28.3 Imp. gal).
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Key Specifications

Category: Specialized, Backhoe Loader

Power Output: 88.5 HP

Transmission: Power Shuttle or Auto-Shift

Drive Type: 2WD or 4WD

Operating Weight: 15763 lbs

Fuel Type: Diesel

Caterpillar 420D vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 84% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Excellent
Greater than 90% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
Cat 3054
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated (assumed based on provided data)
Cylinders
4
Displacement (ci)
268
Bore (in)
4.13 in
Stroke (in)
5 in
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
Power Output (hp)
88.5 HP

Transmission

Type
Power Shuttle or Auto-Shift
Forward Gears
4 (Power Shuttle) or 5 (Auto-Shift)
Reverse Gears
4 (Power Shuttle) or 3 (Auto-Shift)
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
274.4
Width (in)
92.5
Height (in)
109.1
Operating Weight (lb)
15763 lbs

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
4x2 2WD or 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
2WD or 4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts)
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
2006
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
-
Hitch Position
-
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Four-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional air-conditioning)
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center