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Caterpillar 420E vs Caterpillar 434E
Verdict: Caterpillar 420E vs Caterpillar 434E
The Caterpillar 420E and the Caterpillar 434E are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Caterpillar 434E leads on rated power with 94 hp against 93 hp. In short: choose the Caterpillar 434E for outright pulling power, or the Caterpillar 420E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
93 hp
94 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
With 19.5x24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Variants
420E IT
Integrated Toolcarrier loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
69.0 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Engine
66.4 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power
66.4 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
69.0 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
1800Reference
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Torque
408.2 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
17.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
20.4 LReference
13.6 LReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Auto-ShiftReference
Caterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmissionReference
Gears
5 forward and 3 reverseReference
5 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
170.3 LReference
187.0 LReference
Front axle
9.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Rear axle
14.2 LReference
13.7 LReference
Max capacity
11000 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
95.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
closed center load sensingReference
Variable-Flow, Axial-PistonReference
Capacity
95.0 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pressure
228.0 barReference
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Total flow
162.8 lpmReference
155.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
219 cmReference
Weight
15201 to 15490 poundsReference
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Front tire
12.5/80-18Reference
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Rear tire
19.5L-24Reference
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Industrial front
340/80RReference
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Industrial rear
19.5L-R24Reference
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Length
759 cmReference
611 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
235 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Shipping
6895 kgReference
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Operating
7026 kgReference
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Height
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362 cmReference
Height (cab)
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280 cmReference
Max weight
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10702 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
172 to 215 inchesReference
170.7 to 213.9 inchesReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
436 cmReference
433 cmReference
Digging depth (retracted stick)
439 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
546 cmReference
543 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
436 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
541 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
436 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
541 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
673 cmReference
563 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
675 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
777 cmReference
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Loading height
363 cmReference
362 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
358 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
414 cmReference
287 cmReference
Bucket force
6293 kgReference
5812 kgReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
6288 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
6288 kgReference
5710 kgReference
Dipperstick force
4382 kgReference
4384 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
4361 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
3185 kgReference
3161 kgReference
Caterpillar 420E Height
Cab
281 cmReference
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Exhaust
274 cmReference
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Speeds
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.