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The Caterpillar 430 is a versatile backhoe loader designed for construction, agriculture, and landscaping applications. Featuring a powerful engine and advanced hydraulics, the Cat 430 delivers efficient digging, loading, and material handling capabilities. Its robust frame and durable components ensure reliability in demanding job sites. The backhoe loader includes a front loader bucket and a rear backhoe attachment, enabling excavation and loading tasks with ease. Operator comfort is enhanced through ergonomic controls and a spacious cab. The Caterpillar 430 backhoe loader supports various attachments, increasing its functionality and productivity across multiple industries. It is a widely used model in heavy equipment fleets worldwide.
| Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m) | 13 (3.9) - 15.1 (4.6) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Bucket Capacity (General Purpose) | 1.31 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Bucket Dig Force (Standard) | 16,163 lbs ft (21,914 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Digging Depth (Extendable Stick) | 19 ft (6 m) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Digging Depth (Standard Stick) | 15 ft (5 m) Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Dump Height Max Angle | 9 ft (3 m) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Engine | C3.6 Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Lift Capacity at Full Height | 7,245 lbs (3,286 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg) | 12,643 (5734) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg) | 7,230 (3,280) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Loader SAE hp (kW) | 107 (80) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Loading Height (Standard) | 13 ft (4 m) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Max Digging Depth ft. (m) | 15.5 (4.7) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Net | 107 Starting 2021 Model Year |
| Operating Weight (Maximum) | 24,251 lbs (11,000 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Operating Weight lbs (kg) | 16,590 (7625) - 24,251 (11,000) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Stick Dig Force (Standard) | 10,086 lbs ft (13,675 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd mph (kmh) | 26 (41) Starting 2024 Model Year |