Machinery ·Caterpillar ·Backhoe Loaders
Caterpillar 420D
The Caterpillar 420D is a backhoe loader built by Caterpillar. Most units reaching the used market were built around 2003. It is very common in the North American used market. About 37% of units have an enclosed cab, 80% of those with air conditioning. Units are fairly standardised (consistency score 79). Typical hours at resale: 2,000–5,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Type | Backhoe Loaders |
| Category | Backhoe Loader |
| Size class | 14-15 ft |
| Built around | 2003 |
| Used-market presence | very common |
| Hours at resale | 2,000–5,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 37% of units |
| Air conditioning | 80% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 79 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Drive | Four Wheel Drive 81% Two Wheel Drive 19% All Wheel Drive 0% |
|---|---|
| Cab | OROPS 63% EROPS w AC 29% EROPS 7% |
| Forks | Yes 100% |
| Ride control | No 87% Yes 13% |
| Stick | Extended 58% Standard 42% |
| Transmission | Standard 88% Powershuttle 8% Autoshift 3% Powershift 1% Hydrostatic 0% |
Other Caterpillar 420 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 420DIT | 14-15 ft | 2004 | rare | — |
| Caterpillar 420EST | 14-15 ft | 2006 | rare | — |
| Caterpillar 420E | 14-15 ft | 2007 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 310G | John Deere | 14-15 ft | 2004 | very common | 22% |
| Case 580K | Case | 14-15 ft | 1989 | very common | 42% |
| John Deere 310E | John Deere | 14-15 ft | 1998 | very common | 23% |
| Case 580L | Case | 14-15 ft | 1997 | very common | 20% |
| John Deere 310D | John Deere | 14-15 ft | 1994 | very common | 34% |
| Case 580SUPER L | Case | 14-15 ft | 1997 | very common | 47% |
| Case 580 | Case | 14-15 ft | 1985 | very common | 32% |
| John Deere 310SG | John Deere | 14-15 ft | 2004 | very common | 41% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.