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450 Backhoe Loader

The Cat® 450 Backhoe Loader delivers improved machine performance, a superior hydraulic system, improved operator controls and ergonomics, and overall versatility.

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    Product Specs

    Engine

    Net Power - SAE J1349 131 HP
    Bore 4.13 in
    Stroke 5 in
    Displacement 268 in³
    Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396 143 HP
    Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 68 HP
    Net Peak Power Rating - SAE J1349 134 HP
    Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349 131 HP
    Net Peak Power Rating - ISO 9249 134 HP
    Net Torque Rise - 1,200 rpm 88 %
    Net Peak Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 72 HP
    Gross Power - SAE J1995 74 HP
    Net Peak Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 73 HP
    Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 68 HP
    Net Peak Power - 1,800 rpm - EEC 80/1269 73 HP
    Rated Net Power - 2,200 rpm - EEC 80/1269 69 HP
    Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995 146 HP
    Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm - SAE J1349 400 ft·lbf
    Gross Power - ISO 14396 74 HP
    Net Torque Rise - 1,400 rpm 29%
    Power Rating Conditions - No De-Rating Required Up To 7500 ft
    Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 131 HP
    Engine Model C4.4 ACERT 106 kW (143 hp) Electronic – Turbo Intercooled
    Net Peak Torque SAE J1349 307 ft·lbf
    Emissions Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
    Note No derating required up to 2286 m (7,500 ft).

    Weights

    Operating Weight - Maximum 29321 lb
    Cab - ROPS/FOPS 359 lb
    Air Conditioning 101 lb
    Front Counterweight - Counterweights - Option 2 530 lb
    Operating Weight - Estimated* 24039 lb
    Backhoe Quick Coupler +151 kg (+333 lb)
    Note (5) ED = Extreme Duty
    Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity 29321 lb
    Note (1) *Machine equipped with 15-19.5 12 ply front and 21L-24 16 ply rear, AWD, OROPS, 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, standard stick, 610 mm (24"") heavy-duty backhoe bucket.
    Cab, ROPS/FOPS +243 kg (+536 lb)
    Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) GP (Hook-On) –150 kg (–331 lb)
    MP Bucket (1.00 m3/1.31 yd3) - With Fold-Over Forks 2018 lb
    Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Hook-On) +160 kg (+353 lb)
    Note (4) HD = Heavy Duty
    Note (2) GP = General Purpose
    Counterweight 2147 lb
    Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Hook-On) +85 kg (+187 lb)
    MP Bucket (1.00 m3/1.31 yd3) - Without Fold-Over Forks 3622 lb
    Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP ED (Pin-On) +290 kg (+639 lb)
    Loader Bucket - 1.34 m³ (1.75 yd³) MP HD (Pin-On) +214 kg (+472 lb)
    Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Pin-On) +80 kg (+176 lb)
    Front Counterweight - Counterweights - Option 1 255 lb
    Loader Bucket - 1.53 m³ (2.0 yd³) GP (Hook-On) –73 kg (–162 lb)
    Extendible Stick +338 kg (+745 lb)
    Loader Quick Coupler +250 kg (+551 lb)
    Note (3) MP = Multi Purpose
    Rear Counterweight 198 lb
    Front Counterweight - Counterweights - Option 3 1015 lb

    Loader Bucket

    Dig Depth - Standard 3 in

    Hydraulic System

    Pump Type Variable Flow, Axial Piston
    Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm 58.1 gal/min
    System Pressure - Loader 3800 psi
    System Pressure - Hitch/Box Scraper 2973 psi
    Type Closed Center
    System Pressure - Backhoe 3800 psi

    Transmission

    Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 6th 25.2 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 3rd 16.9 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 3rd 13 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 2nd 7.8 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 5th 16.9 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 4th 23 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st 3.4 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 4th 12.3 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 2nd 5.5 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 2nd 5.5 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 3rd 13 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st 3.4 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 1st 3.7 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 2nd 6 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Reverse - 1st 3.7 mile/h
    Autoshift Transmission - Forward - 3rd 7.8 mile/h
    Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 4th 23 mile/h
    Note Travel speeds of two wheel drive backhoe loader at full throttle, when equipped with 21×24 rear tires.

    Service Refill Capacities

    Rear Axle (Center Housing) 5 gal (US)
    Cooling System with Cab Heater 6 gal (US)
    Cooling System with Air Conditioning 4.4 gal (US)
    Front Axle (4WD) 2.9 gal (US)
    Transmission (Autoshift) - AWD, Autoshift 4.8 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank (Nominal) 14.3 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 42.3 gal (US)
    Front Axle (Center Housing) 2.9 gal (US)
    Planetaries 0.2 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 5 gal (US)
    Rear Axle - Planetaries 0.4 gal (US)
    Front Axle (4WD) - Planetaries 0.2 gal (US)
    Transmission - Power Shuttle - 2WD 4 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System (Minimum) 34.4 gal (US)
    Transmission - Power Shuttle - 4WD 4 gal (US)
    Engine Oil - With Filter 2.3 gal (US)
    Rear Axle 4.4 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System 23.8 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 10.6 gal (US)
    Note Requires ultra-low sulfur fuel less than or equal to 15 ppm fuel sulfur

    Steering

    Stroke 9.29 in
    Rod Diameter 1.65 in
    Turning Circle (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket 37.75 ft
    Turning Circle (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels 27.55 ft
    Note AWD cylinder, one (1) double-acting.
    Bore 3.35 in
    Power Steering Hydrostatic HMU
    Type Front Wheel
    Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels 26.8 ft
    Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Widest Loader Bucket 36 ft
    Axle Oscillation 11°

    Axle Ratings

    Rear Axle - Static 47756 lb
    Rear Axle - Dynamic 19103 lb
    Front Axle (4WD) - Dynamic 20233 lb
    Front Axle (4WD) - Static 50582 lb
    Front Axle, AWD - Static 50565 lb
    Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic 20225 lb

    Backhoe

    Dig Depth - Standard 17 ft

    Counterweights - Front - Minimum Recommendations

    Standard Stick - MP Loader Bucket - 4WD no counterweight
    Standard Stick - GP Loader Bucket - 4WD 255 lb

    Tires

    Standard Configuration of Front/Rear Tires Front: 12.5 80/16.9; Rear: 16.9-24