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Caterpillar 416 vs Caterpillar 420

The Caterpillar 420 is about 11% heavier than the Caterpillar 416 (8,850 vs 8,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 420 has about 21% more engine power (70 kW (94 hp) vs 58 kW (78 hp)).

Caterpillar 416 backhoe loader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 416
Caterpillar 420F IT backhoe loader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 420
Operating weight 8,000 kg (17,600 lb)8,850 kg (19,500 lb)
Engine power 58 kW (78 hp)70 kW (94 hp)
Net power ≈52–64 kW (70–86 hp)≈70 kW (94 hp)
Max. digging depth ≈4.4 m (14 ft 5 in)≈4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) std; ≈5.3 m (17 ft 5 in) extended
Engine —Cat C3.6
Loader bucket —≈1.0–1.2 m³ (1.3–1.6 yd³)
Strengths
  • + Lower price
  • + Simple and reliable
  • + Smooth hydraulic and pilot control options
  • + Integrated tool-carrier (IT) loader option for forks
  • + Strong Cat dealer support
Watch-outs
  • − Fewer premium features
  • − More expensive than CASE and Deere equivalents
  • − Electronics-heavy compared with older models
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.