Used Caterpillar 420F Backhoe Loader for Sale
Unit Record
Catalogue details identify this listing; they are not an independent condition inspection.
- Stock / catalogue ID
- CAT-420F-1785912
- Record updated
- 2026-09-19
- Catalogue availability
- In stock · verified 2026-11-03 · reconfirm for this stock ID
- Gallery
- 1 catalogue photo
- Price basis
- 设备裸价
- Inspection and service records
- Confirm availability for this stock ID
Undercarriage listing note: Tires in sound condition (12.5/80-18 / 16.9/28)
External references for model and inspection context
These sources support model-family comparison and buyer questions. They are not inspection records for this stock ID, do not certify this machine, and do not replace current serial/PIN-matched evidence.
- Caterpillar: official backhoe-loader product range ↗Official Caterpillar backhoe loader range for model-family research. If Caterpillar 420F is not shown in the current lineup, use the page as a brand reference only and confirm legacy model specifications through the serial/PIN and a matching regional document.
- Ritchie Bros.: used excavator inspection tips ↗Auction-industry buyer checklist reference for structure, leaks, meter questions and bucket wear.
- Ritchie Bros.: what inspection reports can include ↗Industry example covering photos, component comments, functional tests, engine video and track measurements.
Quick facts about this used backhoe loader
Condition and hours to verify
The hours below are the catalogue meter figure. To assess operating history, compare a dated meter image and any service records for the same serial number or PIN. Agree the inspection scope for the selected machine before purchase.
- Brand / model
- Caterpillar 420F
- Operating hours (listing figure)
- 5,200 hrs
- Operating weight · Catalogue field · exact-unit verification pending
- 7,700 kg
- Engine · Catalogue field · exact-unit verification pending
- CAT 3054C (4.4 L) · 94 hp (Catalogue field · exact-unit verification pending)
- Bucket / attachment · Catalogue field · exact-unit verification pending
- 1.0 m³ loader / 5.79 m dig depth
- Listed machine-only price
- $18,500
- Evidence
- Request for exact unit
- Quote terms
- FOB · CIF · CFR
Before comparing offers, use our used equipment verification and shipping guide to review unit-level evidence and destination-specific terms.
Listed machine-only price
$18,500
Listed equipment-only price for this enquiry; confirm current availability and final terms before ordering. Ocean freight, insurance, destination duties, taxes, port charges and inland delivery are not included. Request a written FOB or CIF quotation for your destination.
Specifications Recorded in This Listing
These fields identify the published record. Match engine, weight, power, bucket and model variant to the machine plate and serial-specific documentation; a manufacturer model reference is not proof of this unit's configuration.
Additional Fields Recorded in the Listing
Use these catalogue fields as a comparison starting point. Confirm the exact model suffix, fitted equipment and values against the selected machine and its supporting records.
Inquire via WhatsApp
Chat directly with our yard specialist for the best wholesale CIF/FOB price.
Get CIF/FOB Quote for Caterpillar 420F
Pre-filled wholesale inquiry for model CAT-420F-1785912.
Product Overview
Caterpillar 420F is listed under stock ID CAT-420F-1785912 with 5,200 displayed hours in the catalogue. Confirm the full model designation and serial number or PIN before relying on configuration figures or comparing offers.
Inspection priorities for this machine
Agree the inspection scope before purchase. For this equipment type, consider checking loader and backhoe functions, stabilizers, steering, brakes and linkage wear.
Hours and service history
Compare a dated meter image with any service or repair records that identify the same machine. Ask about any meter replacement or gaps in the history. Ask which dated records and inspection materials are available for this stock ID.
Close-up Mechanical Details
Key Features
- The Cat 420F is the top-tier backhoe in Caterpillar's F-series lineup — chosen by municipal utility contractors and quarry-fringe operators who need one machine that loads trucks in the morning and digs sewer trenches in the afternoon.
- The Cat 3054C engine at 94 hp drives Cat's IT (Integrated Toolcarrier) front-loader coupler system — you can swap between bucket, forks, sweeper, and snowplow attachments in under 60 seconds without leaving the cab.
- Engine: CAT 3054C (4.4 L) rated at 94 hp — original OEM serial number listed against chassis records
- Operating weight: 7,700 kg with 1.0 m³ loader / 5.79 m dig depth configuration
- Twin-work geometry on this Caterpillar 420F: loader bucket 1.0 m³ loader | dig depth 5.79 m dig depth | breakout force 55 kN.
- Application range: quarry & trenching — the duties this backhoe loader handles across Lagos and Nairobi markets.
Why Source From HMP?
- Get a confirmed CIF quote to Nigeria and Kenya after your enquiry is reviewed, valid for 7 days.
- an independent inspection provider inspection can be arranged at the yard; HMP coordinates the booking.
- After-sale parts sourcing through HMP trade accounts in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong — reachable for Nigeria and Kenya buyers.
- Your account has a technical liaison, an engineer from China's authorized-dealer network.
Buyer verification steps
How to verify this used Caterpillar 420F before purchase
- 1
Match the machine identity
Match the full model and stock ID on this page to current serial/PIN plate photos for the exact Caterpillar 420F.
- 2
Review current unit information
Request the available hour-meter photo, service records, current machine photos, and operating video; compare the evidence with the listed details.
- 3
Agree the inspection scope
Write down the checks, access, report format, timing, and any independent inspector before payment. Treat seller material and independent findings as separate sources.
- 4
Confirm the written export quote
Confirm the machine-only price, FOB/CFR/CIF basis, freight scope, destination port, local charges, documents, and quote validity in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow should I verify the hours for stock ID CAT-420F-1785912?
Caterpillar 420F is listed under stock ID CAT-420F-1785912 with 5,200 displayed hours in the catalogue. Compare any current meter photo with dated records for the same serial number or PIN.
QWhich inspection and service records can I request?
Ask which dated inspection reports, repair invoices, maintenance records or operating videos exist for this stock ID. Agree the inspection scope and access before purchase.
QIs the Caterpillar 420F eligible to be shipped to Nigeria and Kenya?
For Nigeria and Kenya, the Caterpillar 420F ships with the full export packet, and HMP checks the destination rules with the customs authority before loading to avoid clearance surprises.
QHow soon can the Caterpillar 420F be loaded after I confirm?
Once the contract is signed, the Caterpillar 420F is loaded on an available sailing schedule from Shanghai, with the transit time to Nigeria and Kenya quoted in the CIF offer. HMP confirms the sailing date before payment.
Recommended Related Inventory
Topic cluster
Continue through the related research hub
Follow the topic center to compare model research, buyer guides, current product records and destination-specific next steps without relying on one isolated article.
Related Reading
Guides, articles, and market updates relevant to this machine
Backhoe Loader vs Excavator for Farm Use: Which Should You Buy?
A practical farm equipment comparison for buyers choosing between a versatile backhoe loader and a dedicated tracked excavator.
Used Backhoe Loader Guide: JCB 3CX, CAT 420 and Case 580
Compare used backhoe loaders by digging geometry, loader performance, transmission, stabilisers, condition evidence, local parts support and current shipping quotations.
Used CAT 320D2 Excavator: Buyer Inspection and Import Guide
A buyer-first guide to inspecting a used Caterpillar 320D2 excavator, comparing a written quote, and planning export from China without assuming facts a photo cannot prove.