Intended Use
This machine is classified as a backhoe loader as described in ISO 6165:2001. When the machine is used as a loader, this machine is attached with a front mounted bucket or Caterpillar approved work tools. Work tools are used for digging, loading, lifting, and carrying material such as earth, crushed rock or gravel. When the machine is operating as a backhoe, the intended use of this machine is for excavating with a bucket or working with Caterpillar approved work tools. This machine can be used in object handling applications that are within the lift capacity of the machine. When this machine is used in object handling applications use approved lifting points and approved lifting devices.
General Machine Specifications
Basic machine specifications are listed below. Actual machine specifications will vary with different work tools.
| 450E BACKHOE LOADER | |
| Approximate Weight | 11210 kg (24714 lb) |
| Maximum Length | 7830 mm (25 ft 8 inches) |
| Width Across Front Tires | 2415 mm (7 ft 11 inches) |
| Transport Height | 4160 mm (13 ft 8 inches) |
Backhoe Buckets
| HEAVY-DUTY BUCKETS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Struck Capacity | Rated | Weight | Number of Teeth |
457 mm (18 inches) |
170 L (6.0 ft3) |
190 L (6.7 ft3) |
211 kg (464 lb) |
3 |
610 mm (24 inches) |
240 L (8.5 ft3) |
280 L (9.9 ft3) |
252 kg (555 lb) |
4 |
762 mm (30 inches) |
300 L (10.6 ft3) |
380.0 L (13.4 ft3) |
283 kg (625 lb) |
4 |
914 mm (36 inches) |
380 L (13.4 ft3) |
480 L (17 ft3) |
326 kg (719 lb) |
6 |
Loader Buckets
| GENERAL PURPOSE AND MULTIPURPOSE CAPACITIES | ||
| Rated | Width | Weight |
1.34 m3 (1.75 yd3 ) |
2434 mm (96 inches) |
781 kg (1721 lb) |
1.1 m 3 (1.5 yd 3 ) |
2425 mm (95 inches) |
821 kg (1810 lb) |
Travel Speeds
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Failure to follow specified instructions can result in the loss of machine control, which may cause personal injury or death. |
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The following travel speeds are for a standard 450E Backhoe Loader that is equipped with 21L x 24 rear tires at full throttle.
| First Gear | Second Gear | Third Gear | Fourth Gear | Fifth Gear | |
| Forward | 6.0 km/h (3.7 mph) |
9.6 km/h (6 mph) |
19.3 km/h (12 mph) |
27.3 km/h (17 mph) |
40.2 km/h (25 mph) |
| Reverse | 6.0 km/h (3.7 mph) |
12.6 km/h (7.8 mph) |
27.4 km/h (17 mph) |
N/A | N/A |
Note: When the machine is traveling with backhoe attachments with weights that are greater than 863 kg (1900 lb), do not exceed the second gear position.
Note: When the machine is traveling with backhoe attachments with weights that are between 727 kg (1600 lb) and 863 kg (1900 lb), do not exceed the third gear position.
Note: When the machine is traveling with backhoe attachments with weights that are between 500 kg (1100 lb) and 727 kg (1600 lb), do not exceed the fourth gear position.
Note: When the machine is traveling with backhoe attachments with weights that are less than or equal to 500 kg (1100 lb), use the fifth gear position.
Note: The hydraulic thumb is considered to be a backhoe attachment.