450F Backhoe Loader

450F Backhoe Loader

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Explore the difference of a Cat Backhoe Loader. Spacious operator station features ergonomic joystick controls, ample legroom and an air suspension seat to keep you comfortable all day long. The Cat 450F is a powerful machine that meets performance targets through loader and backhoe productivity. Maneuverable and manageable on the job site, the 450F helps you get more done to improve your bottom line.

Engine

Net Power - SAE J1349
127.0 hp
Engine Model (Standard)
Cat® C4.4
Gross Power - SAE J1995
144.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249
128.0 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396
142.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
128.0 hp
Bore
4.13 in
Stroke
5.0 in
Displacement
268.0 in3
Net Torque Rise @ 1400 rpm - Standard
31.0 %
Net Peak Torque @ 1400 rpm - Standard - SAE J1349
396.0 lb ft

Weights

Operating Weight - Maximum
27115.0 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal
24141.0 lb
Cab, ROPS/FOPS
556.0 lb
Extendible Stick (no weights)
628.0 lb
Air Conditioning
157.0 lb
MP Bucket 1.1 m3 (1.5 yd3) w/Fold-Over Fork
78.0 lb
MP Bucket 1.1 m3 (1.5 yd3) w/o Fold-Over Fork
-276.0 lb

Backhoe

Dig Depth - Standard
17.2 ft
Dig Depth - E-Stick Retracted
17.2 ft
Dig Depth - E-Stick Extended
21.3 ft
Reach from Swing Pivot - Standard
22.0 ft
Reach from Swing Pivot - E-Stick Retracted
22.0 ft
Reach from Swing Pivot - E-Stick Extended
25.8 ft
Bucket Rotation
198.0 Degrees
Bucket Dig Force - Standard
17746.0 lb
Bucket Dig Force - E-Stick Retracted
17746.0 lb
Bucket Dig Force - E-Stick Extended
17746.0 lb
Stick Dig Force - Standard
11780.0 lb
Stick Dig Force - E-Stick Retracted
11939.0 lb
Stick Dig Force - E-Stick Extended
9009.0 lb
Stick Lift @ 2440 mm (8 ft) - Standard
8401.0 lb
Stick Lift @ 2440 mm (8 ft) - E-Stick Retracted
8084.0 lb
Stick Lift @ 2440 mm (8 ft) - E-Stick Extended
4514.0 lb
Loading Height - Standard
14.58 ft
Loading Height - E-Stick Retracted
14.58 ft
Loading Height - E-Stick Extended
17.0 ft
Loading Reach - Standard
6.85 ft
Loading Reach - E-Stick Retracted
6.85 ft
Loading Reach - E-Stick Extended
10.2 ft

Loader

Bucket Capacity - General Purpose
1.75 yd3
Bucket Width - General Purpose
8.0 ft
Dump Height @ Max Angle - Single Tilt
8.7 ft
Dump Reach @ Max Angle - Single Tilt
2.7 ft
Dig Depth - Single Tilt
6.0 in
Lift Capacity @ Full Height - Single Tilt
7871.0 lb
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt
11375.0 lb

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type
Closed center, load sensing
Pump Capacity (@ 2200 rpm)
50.0 gal/min
System Pressure - Backhoe
3800.0 psi
System Pressure - Loader
3550.0 psi
Pump Type
Variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Steering Type
Ackerman
Power Steering
Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit
4WD Cylinder - Bore
3.35 in
4WD Cylinder - Stroke
9.29 in
4WD Cylinder - Rod Diameter
1.65 in
Brake System
Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc
Axle Oscillation
10.0 Degrees

Power Train

Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 1st
3.7 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 2nd
6.0 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 3rd
12.0 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 4th
17.0 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 5th
25.0 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Reverse 1st
3.7 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Reverse 2nd
7.8 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Reverse 3rd
17.0 mph

Operating Specifications - Backhoe

Turning Circle: outside, front wheels
27.4 ft
Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucket
36.6 ft

Service Refills

Cooling System, A/C
5.3 gal
Fuel Tank
44.0 gal
Engine Oil w/Filter
2.2 gal
Transmission, AWD, Auto Shift
5.6 gal
Rear Axle
5.0 gal
Front Axle, 4WD
2.9 gal
Front Axle, Planetaries
0.2 gal
Hydraulic System
26.5 gal
Hydraulic Tank
13.2 gal

Standards

Brakes
SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996
Cab - ROPS
SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Cab - FOPS
SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab - Sound
ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)
Exterior Sound
SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)

Axle Ratings

Front Axle, 4WD, Static
50582.0 lb
Front Axle, 4WD, Dynamic
20233.0 lb
Rear Axle, Static
51257.0 lb
Rear Axle, Dynamic
20503.0 lb

Tires

Front 4WD Standard Size
12-19.5, 12 ply
Rear 4WD Standard Size
21L-24 16 ply
  • Air cleaner
  • Alarm, back-up
  • Alternator, 150 amp
  • Audible system fault alarm
  • Automatic Engine Speed Control (AESC)
  • Battery, two maintenance-free, 880 CCA
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Boom transport lock
  • Brace, lift cylinder
  • Brake, secondary parking
  • Brakes, hydraulically boosted, oil disc, dual pedals, interlocking
  • Bucket level indicator
  • Canopy, ROPS/FOPS
  • Cat cushion swing system
  • Coat hook
  • Coolant/Antifreeze, extended life
  • Cooling package, single plane
  • Counterweight, bumper
  • Diesel particulate filter, long life
  • Dome light (cab only)
  • Diagnostic port for engine, machine and gauge cluster Electronic Control Modules
  • Differential lock
  • Engine, Cat® C4.4 ACERT DIT (Direct Injection Turbocharged)
  • Engine enclosure
  • Fan, suction and guard
  • Fast reversing shuttle, all gears
  • Fenders, rear
  • Filters, spin-on: fuel, engine oil, transmission oil, water separator
  • Filters, bowl and cartridge: hydraulic fluid
  • Flashing hazard/signal lights
  • Floor mat
  • Four Wheel Drive/Brake Mode Selector
  • Fully hinged front grill for cooling package cleaning access
  • Gauge Cluster:
    • Gauges: coolant temperature, fuel level, tachometer
    • LCD screen: hour meter, torque converter, oil temperature, hydraulic oil temperature, operator settings, service mode diagnostics
  • Ground level fuel fill
  • Guard, fuel tank bottom
  • Hammer rest
  • Hazard flashers/turn signals
  • Hood lock
  • Hydraulic hose, XT
  • Hydraulic oil cooler
  • Hydraulic oil level sight gauge
  • Hydraulic valve, hydrostatic steering
  • Hydraulic valves, loader 2 function
  • Hydraulic valves, backhoe 5 function
  • Hydraulics, load sensing with variable displacement piston pump
  • Indicators: air cleaner service, water separator service, engine coolant, oil pressure, hydraulic temperature, hydraulic bypass, torque converter temperature high, remote throttle, AESC, fuel level, charging, engine warning #1, engine warning #2, action lamp, wait-to-start
  • Instrument panel lights
  • Joystick controls: pilot operated, excavator-style with pattern changer
  • Key start/stop system
  • Lights, working (4 front, 4 rear)
  • Loader, self-leveling, return-to-dig and transmission disconnect switch
  • Loader, single tilt
  • Lunch box and drink holder
  • Mirror, rear view
  • One-touch low idle
  • Open circuit breather
  • O-ring face seal hydraulic fittings
  • Pattern changer, in cab
  • Power receptacle, 12V, 2 internal, 1 external
  • Power steering, hydrostatic
  • Radio ready cab
  • Ride Control
  • Seat belt, retractable (51 mm/2 in)
  • Stabilizer shoes, reversible
  • Seat, air suspension, fabric or vinyl cover, with armrest
  • Starting system, glow plugs
  • Steering knob
  • Steering, hydrostatic
  • Storage compartment, internal
  • Stop and tail lights
  • Swing transport lock
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Tires
  • Toolbox, external, lockable
  • Torque converter
  • Throttle, hand and foot, electronic
  • Transmission, five speed, syncromesh
  • Transmission neutralizer switch
  • Transport tie-downs
  • Vandalism locks
  • Warning horn, electric
  • Cab, deluxe with air conditioning
  • Cold weather fuel (-30° C (-22° F)
  • Cold weather package, including additional battery, engine block heater, radiator antifreeze, cold weather fuel (-30° C (-22° F) and mounting for ether bottle
  • Fenders, front with integral steps
  • Hydraulic valves, loader (3rd valve for GP, MP or Quick Coupler)
  • Hydraulic valves, backhoe 6 function
  • Hydraulic lines, combined function auxiliary
  • Machine Security System
  • Product Link
  • Rotating beacon, magnetic mount
  • Seat belt, 75 mm (3 in)
  • Stick, extendible
  • Work Tool Attachments such as buckets, flip over forks, hammers and vibratory plate compactors.