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Caterpillar 420F IT

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Caterpillar 420F IT specifications

Engine

Bore105 mm (4.13 in)
Stroke127 mm (5 in)
Gross Power (SAE J1995:2014)76 kW (102 hp)
Net Power (ISO 9249)70 kW (94 hp)
Net Peak Power @ 1,800 rpm (ISO 9249)72 kW (97 hp)

Weights

Operating Weight (Nominal)6,895 kg (15,201 lb)
Operating Weight (Maximum)11,000 kg (24,251 lb)

Dimensions

Transport Length7.25 m (23.79 ft)
Transport Width2.32 m (7.62 ft)
Transport Height2.82 m (9.25 ft)
Wheelbase2.20 m (7.22 ft)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab2.82 m (9.25 ft)
Turning Circle (Outside, Front Wheels)8.18 m (26.8 ft)
Turning Circle (Outside, Widest Loading Bucket)10.97 m (36 ft)

Performance

Bucket Dig Force (Standard)62.66 kN (14,086 lb)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)61.78 kN (13,889 lb)
Stick Dig Force (Standard)43.5 kN (9,781 lb)
Lift Capacity at Full Height (IT with QC)3,716 kg (8,193 lb)
Bucket Breakout Force (IT with QC)51.1 kN (11,484 lb)
Dump Height at Max Angle (IT with QC)2,679 mm

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel Tank170 L (45 gal US)
Hydraulic System95 L (25.1 gal US)
Hydraulic Tank42 L (11.1 gal US)
Engine Oil (with Filter)7.6 L (2 gal US)
Cooling System22 L (5.8 gal US)
Transmission (Torque Converter, Power Shuttle, 2WD)18.5 L (4.9 gal US)
Transmission (Torque Converter, Power Shuttle, 4WD)18.5 L (4.9 gal US)
Transmission (Torque Converter, Auto-Shift, 4WD)19 L (5 gal US)

Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.

420F IT fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Cooling System22 L (5.8 US gal)
Hydraulic System95 L (25.1 US gal)
Hydraulic Tank42 L (11.1 US gal)

Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.

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