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Caterpillar 450 Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 450 ➔

The Caterpillar 450 is a backhoe loader designed for excavation, loading, trenching, and material handling on construction and utility sites. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment, allowing one machine to perform multiple tasks. The 450 is typically used for digging foundations, loading aggregate, backfilling, site preparation, and road maintenance. Caterpillar backhoe loaders are known for hydraulic performance, operator visibility, and service access. The model designation "450" identifies a specific Caterpillar backhoe loader in the company's equipment lineup. Exact specifications, engine output, operating weight, and bucket capacity vary by configuration and production year.

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General Specifications

Backhoe Loading Height ft. (m)	14.9 (4.5) - 17.3 (5.3) Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity (General Purpose)	1.75 cu yd Starting 2021 Model Year
Bucket Dig Force (Standard)	17,784 lbs ft (24,112 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Digging Depth (Extendable Stick)	21 ft (6 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Digging Depth (Standard Stick)	17 ft (5 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Dump Height Max Angle	9 ft (3 m) Starting 2021 Model Year
Engine	C4.4 Starting 2023 Model Year
Lift Capacity at Full Height	8,886 lbs (4,031 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Loader Breakout Force lbs. (kg)	13,560 (6,151) Starting 2019 Model Year
Loader Lift Capacity lbs. (kg)	8,886 (4,031) Starting 2019 Model Year
Loader SAE hp (kW)	143 (106) Starting 2025 Model Year
Loading Height (Standard)	15 ft (5 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Digging Depth ft. (m)	17.0 (5.2) Starting 2019 Model Year
Net	134 Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight (Maximum)	29,321 lbs (13,300 kg) Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	24,039 (10,904) - 29,321 (13,300) Starting 2024 Model Year
Stick Dig Force (Standard)	11,904 lbs ft (16,139 nm) Starting 2023 Model Year
Travel Speed 4th Gear Fwd MPH (kmh)	25 (40) Starting 2019 Model Year

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