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December 2005
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Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operator Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Loader truck loading shows 11% more cu yd • Single Tilt: D-Series loader is a smooth,
per hr over D-Series with approximately the efficient loader for moving material.
same fuel consumption.
• 416D: Single Tilt loader is a smooth, efficient,
• Loader hydraulic pressure has remained and durable design, operating at 22 753 kPa
unchanged, yet has an improved torque limiter (3,000 psi). 420D/430D: Single Tilt loader is a
for better power division between loader and smooth, efficient, and durable design, operating
drive train. at 22 753 kPa (3,300 psi).
Cat – 416E/420E/430E Arms and Linkage Cat – 416D/420D/430D Arms and Linkage
• Loader arms are redesigned to have stronger • D-Series loader arms are formed for strength and
box sections and torque tubes. shed falling material. The torque tube is welded
on both inner and outer sides of loader arms.
• Hood tilts forward to provide easy access to all • Hood tilts open to provide easy access to all
daily, engine service points. daily, engine service points.
• E-Series maximum level ground travel speed • D-Series maximum level ground travel speed
is 40 kph (25 mph). is 32.8 kph (20.4 mph).
• Improved brakes include 11% more braking • D-Series introduced Kevlar brake discs for
surface area, spring return for better disc increased wear life and improved braking
separation, and brake disc inspection ports. performance with shorter braking distance
and reduced noise.
• Rear axle is equipped with outboard planetary
reduction gears for serviceability.
• Structural improvements occur in four key • The D-Series main frame is the heaviest duty
places: loader tower, front and rear axle mounts, design in the industry, equipped with heavy gauge
and swing post. plating and a saddle-mounted loader tower.
• Re-designed to allow more room for the • Designed to have hoses individually separated
hydraulic hoses. towards the main frame to prevent rubbing.
• 420E/430E: Foot operated tilt steering is standard. • 420D/430D: Tilt steering is standard.
• 420E/430E IT: Single joystick loader controller • 420D/430D IT: Single joystick loader controller
includes an ergonomic thumb roller for auxiliary includes an ergonomic thumb roller for auxiliary
hydraulic functions such as the clam function hydraulic functions such as the clam function
on the multi-purpose bucket. on the multi-purpose bucket.
• Spacious storage compartments securely contain • Spacious storage compartments securely contain
materials. materials.
Cat – 416E/420E/430E Hand and Foot Controls Cat – 416D/420D/430D Hand and Foot Controls
• Heavy-duty foot pedals for durability. • Heavy-duty foot pedals for durability.
Governor pedal pivots at floor level for easy Governor pedal pivots at floor level for easy
heel placement and controllability. heel placement and controllability.
• Forward/reverse shuttle provides easy and • Forward/reverse shuttle provides easy and
smooth directional changes. smooth directional changes.
• Door and side glasses can be fully opened • Door and side glasses can be fully opened for
for excellent ventilation. excellent ventilation.
• Left and right side doors are included in the • Left and right side doors are included in the
cab option. cab option.
• Rear window can be stowed above the operator • Rear window can be stowed above the operator
completely out of the work area view. completely out of the work area view.
• Lower portion of rear glass can stow away • Lower portion of rear glass can stow away
with upper glass. with upper glass.
• 420E/430E: 4 front and 4 rear working lights • 420D/430D: 4 front and 4 rear working lights
are standard. are standard.
• Hour meter can be seen from ground level • Hour meter can be seen from ground level
with machine off. with machine off.
• Large gauges with white background for • Large gauges with white background for
excellent visibility. excellent visibility.
• All canopies include a rotating vandal guard • Optional, exclusive rotating vandal guard rotates
over the gauge that locks to protect from the gauges into the console and locks to protect
elements and vandalism. from elements and vandalism.
• A/C filter is located within the right fender, • A/C filter is located within a console near the
while ambient air is drawn higher on the B post. floor for easy access to remove and clean.
• Interior filter is located low within the right side • Interior filter is located low within the right side
console, keeping operator and controls clean. console, keeping operator and controls clean.
• Extend filter life with compressed air, directed • Extend filter life with compressed air, directed
from clean side to dirty side. from clean side to dirty side.
• The E-Series has an exterior filter and the • There is no exterior filter on the D-Series.
interior filter is easy to access.
Cat – 420E/430E Backhoe and Loader Controls Cat – 420D/430D Backhoe and Loader Controls
• Electric pattern changer is conveniently • Pattern changer is located on the machine left
located in the left console, yet protected side of the main frame, behind the rear tire.
from inadvertent activation. With a turn of a lever, excavator standard
pattern (SAE) is converted to backhoe
• Ergonomic thumb wheels control the E-Stick and standard (ISO), or reversed.
auxiliary hydraulics for one or two-way flow.
• Foot pedals control either the E-Stick or
auxiliary functions.
• AccuGrade Site Reference System for Backhoe • D-Series is not equipped with an on board
Loaders: Assists excavation to predetermined survey system.
coordinates, using an in-cab display, cylinder
position sensors, and an inclinometer. LED lights
and sound feedback for instant adjustment
monitor bucket positioning “On-Grade”
without the need for a laborer and trench
stick. Accuracy is within 25.4 mm (1 in).
• E-Series stabilizer controls and structures are • Standard, pilot operated stabilizer controls
essentially the same in form and function. provide low effort and fine modulation control.
• Offered as a kit from Parts, optional Machine • Offered as a kit from Parts, optional Machine
Security System (MSS) provides effective theft Security System (MSS) provides effective theft
protection with a wide range of flexibility protection with a wide range of flexibility
for key management. for key management.
• Optional Product Link feature gives the ability • Optional Product Link feature gives the ability
to remotely and instantly communicate key to remotely and instantly communicate key
parameters such as hour meter, location parameters such as hour meter, location
4 times/day (GPS), total fuel consumption, 4 times/day (GPS), total fuel consumption,
machine events and diagnostic data. machine events and diagnostic data.
• Flow-sharing hydraulic valves automatically • 416D: Hydraulic valves are optimized for
distribute flow to optimize multi-function smooth and fast multi-function operation.
implement performance. Closed-centered 420D/430D: Pilot operated controls provide
implement valves signal hydraulic system smooth, low effort modulation to specifically
requirements to a control valve located tuned hydraulic valves for optimal multi-
on the pump. function operation.
• Combined function, auxiliary hydraulic lines • Combined function, auxiliary hydraulic lines
are available as a factory installation, or as a were introduced to power one way or two-way
field-installed kit. This allows high or low flow flow work tools such as hammers, compactors,
tools to operate as a one way or two-way flow, augers, thumbs or cold planers.
such as hammers, compactors, augers, thumbs
or cold planers.
• 416E: New boom is designed to reduce stress • Boom design features a closed section boom-
points for heavy-duty applications. Cat H70 to-stick joint for abusive twisting loads.
hammer is approved for use on 416E models.
420E/430E: New boom is designed to reduce • Industry leading Cat excavator style boom
stress points for heavy-duty applications. increases clearance over obstacles and allows
Cat H90C hammer is approved for use the operator to position the machine closer
on 420E and 430E models. to trucks for loading, providing 279 mm (11 in)
of clearance in the deepest part of the curve.
• Advantages with the curvature of the boom Narrow design increases visibility to the trench.
remain with the E-Series design.
• Heavy-duty boom nose provides strength and
• Heavily reinforced boom nose was redesigned durability for long component life.
to accommodate the “outer sliding” E-Stick
design.
• Design is an “outer slider” allowing material • Design is an inner slider, reducing weight
to be clamped while extending out. Optimized transfer while extending out.
design reduces weight transfer.
• Shim-adjustable, bolt-on wear pads in the field.
• Bolt-on wear pads that are easily adjusted in the
field. Wedge shaped pads speed the adjustment • No gripping teeth are provided.
for a snug fit. No shims required.
Cat – 416E/420E/430E Buckets and Couplers Cat – 416D/420D/430D Buckets and Couplers
• Factory installed thumbs are offered for • Thumb kits are offered for all Standard sticks.
Standard and E-sticks. Using the same base Using the same base thumb arrangement, tines
thumb arrangement, tines are offered for all are offered for all bucket widths and coupler
bucket widths and coupler combinations. combinations except high capacity bucket/
coupler combinations.
• 420E: Is 10% more productive, has 10% faster • 420D: As the industry leader in its time, this
cycle times, and has a 2% higher bucket fill model sports smooth pilot operated joystick
factor than the 420D with the Tier II engine. controls coupled to a responsive hydraulic
system, achieving world class digging
performance. Demonstrated lifting performance
on the backhoe surpasses all competitive
equipment in hydraulic power and in stability.
Brakes SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996 SAE J1473, ISO 3450
Cab – ROPS SAE J1040 MAY 1994/ SAE J1040 MAY 94 and
ISO 3741 1994 ISO 3741:1994
Cab – FOPS SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II
and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab – Sound ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98
is 82.4 dB (A) is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior – Sound SAE J88 APRIL 95 is 72.3 dB (A) SAE J88
Transmission – Torque Converter, 4WD, Auto Shift L (gal) 19 (5) 20.1 (5.3)
Rear Axle L (gal) 16.5 (4.4) 24.2 (6.4)
Rear Axle, Planetaries L (gal) 1.7 (0.45) –
Front Axle, 4WD L (gal) 7.6 (2) 7.6 (2)
Front Axle, Planetaries L (gal) 0.8 (0.2) 0.8 (0.2)
Hydraulic System L (gal) 79 (21) 79 (21)
Hydraulic Tank L (gal) 38 (10) 38 (10)
Brakes SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996 SAE J1473/ISO 3450
Cab – ROPS SAE J1040 MAY 1994/ SAE J1040 MAY 94 and
ISO 3741 1994 ISO 3741:1994
Cab – FOPS SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II
and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab – Sound ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98
is 82.4 dB (A) is 78.5 dB (A)
Exterior – Sound SAE J88 APRIL 95 is 72.3 dB (A) SAE J88 is 73.0 dB (A)
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