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Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 434E ➔

The Caterpillar 434E Backhoe Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed for various construction and excavation tasks. With impressive specs including a backhoe dig depth of up to 17.9 feet, a loader bucket capacity of 1.6 cubic yards, and a gross power of 94 horsepower, this backhoe loader is capable of handling a wide range of projects with ease and efficiency. Its compact dimensions and hydraulic system with a pump flow capacity of 41.3 gallons per minute make it a highly maneuverable and productive piece of equipment on any job site.

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Backhoe

Dig Depth	14 ft (4 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	18 ft (5 m)
Load Height	6 ft (2 m)
Load Height - Extended	10 ft (3 m)
Reach From Swivel	19 ft (6 m)

Dimensions

Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Transport Length	20 ft (6 m)
Transport Width	8 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement	269 cu in (4,402 cu cm)
Engine Model	3054C
Gross Power	94 hp (70 kw)
Net Power	91 hp (68 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.37
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	41 gpm (156 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable-Flow Axial-Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	249 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	12,140 lbs (5,506 kg)
Bucket Capacity	2 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Width	96 in (244 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8 ft (2 m)
Dig Depth	9 in (23 cm)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4 gal (16 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	3 gal (11 l)
Fuel Capacity	50 gal (187 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10 gal (38 l)
Operating Weight 4wd	18,453 lbs (8,370 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	4 gal (16 l)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5 gal (20 l)
Turning Radius	18 ft (6 m)

Transmission

Max Speed	24 mph (38 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	23 mph (37 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	5
Number of Reverse Gears	5
Transmission Type	Caterpillar Power-Shuttle or optional Autoshift transmission

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