Cat 424 backhoe loader gets complete design transformation
Featuring a completely revamped, stylish and modern
design, the new Cat 424 backhoe loader retains the rugged reliability of the
Cat 424B2 and gives customers more performance, fuel efficiency, options and
comfort while lowering owning and operating costs. Its new India CEV Stage V
engine meets current and future emissions standards for increased longevity in
the market, while providing significantly more fuel efficiency than its predecessor
and competitive models adhering to CEV Stage IV standards.
More performance while saving fuel
The new 3.6L Cat C3.6 engine powers the 424 Backhoe
Loader and delivers 41.3% higher peak torque to improve machine performance.
Its CEV Stage V compliant design improves fuel efficiency by up to 10% over the
424B2 model. New Eco Mode operation optimizes engine characteristics and pump
displacement to increase fuel efficiency an additional 10% over standard mode,
without limiting engine RPM using Caterpillar innovative eco technology.
The 424 introduces a new, stronger parallel lift
loader arm design that delivers high breakout forces and improved material
retention when lifting the loader bucket. The 424鈥檚 design delivers a 15%
increase in lift force and 30% increase in tilt performance, while offering
faster cycle times and smooth control. The machine鈥檚 higher operating weight
results in superior rimpull and powerful loader performance. These improvements
translate to a more effective machine for customers to get work done.
At the rear of the machine, the excavator style
boom offers better accessibility over obstacles and improved loading efficiency
in confined spaces. Providing strong stick force, the machine鈥檚 60-40 split
between boom and stick delivers better reach over trucks for ease of loading.
Digging performance and material retention are improved by the 205-degrees of
rotation offered by the hoe bucket.
The machine鈥檚 proven variable displacement piston pump now delivers a 14.8% higher rated capacity of 132 lpm hydraulic oil flow at 2200 rpm. Load-sensing, close-centered hydraulics provides oil flow to meet system demand for superior fuel efficiency. Robust components combine with low system wear to increase reliability and provide improved performance for an extended period.
More comfort
The new stylish cab integrates roll-over protective
structure (ROPS) and falling-object protective structure (FOPS) to protect
operators and give them a safer environment in which to work. Redesigned
mountings at the cabin鈥檚 four corners lower vibration feedback to improve
operator comfort further.
As an industry first, the Cat 424 is introducing
windows integrated into the door鈥檚 design to improve cab ventilation while
operating or roading the new 424. All cab windows open fully or partially to
help with better ventilation when operating in dusty environments. The
single-piece rear window combined with smaller cab pillars provide excellent
all-around visibility. Improved door and window sealing lower noise levels inside
the cab. To further improve workstation comfort, air conditioning with 14 ducts
facing the operator is available.
The redesigned workstation is centered on a
comfortable standard suspension seat and ergonomic controls layout for an
improved operator environment and productivity throughout a shift. A new
display center with soft key controls delivers fast and efficient setting of
critical machine functions and offers clearer visibility of the fuel and
coolant temperature gauges and tachometer. Aiding in machine troubleshooting,
full text diagnostic descriptions and instruction pop-ups are visible to the
operator on the display.
Now standard on the new 424, Product Link systems
track and transmit crucial operating data via VisionLink to help improve fleet
management. Product Link notifies key company personnel of machine fault codes,
service reminders, fuel levels, machine utilization, hours and location.
More robust
Now offering a narrow frame design to allow it to
fit in narrow lanes and trucks, the structures of the new 424 and the
components they support are designed for high performance, giving the longevity
customers have come to expect with this class of Cat backhoe loader. The loader
arm and buckets feature a heavy-duty torque tube design that stands up to
aggressive loads. Improved strength designed into the structures with increases
in machine weight combine to deliver higher loader performance.
More options
The new machine design offers the choice between
two-wheel drive for optimum fuel efficiency and four-wheel drive for maximum
performance on hilly or tough terrain. The new multipurpose loader bucket
option improves functionality at the loader end for dozing, grading, spreading,
material handling, carrying and loading. With this and the addition of a new
0.3 m3 backhoe bucket for increased material capacity, a broad range of bucket
options are available for the 424 to suit any application. Offering primary and
secondary braking for demolition applications, the B8S hammer with necessary lines
is available, while the optional manual hoe coupler affords smooth and
efficient interchange between the bucket, hammer or other backhoe work
tools.
424 Product Specifications
Model |
Cat庐 424, 2WD |
Cat庐 424, 4WD |
Engine |
Cat C3.6 |
Cat C3.6 |
Gross power, kW |
55 |
55 |
Operating weight, kg |
7980 |
8045 |
Loader lift capacity, kg |
3586 |
3451 |
Loader lift force, kN |
52.9 |
52.4 |
Loader tilt force, kN |
52.7 |
59.1 |
Backhoe dig depth, mm |
4138 |
4116 |
Backhoe loading height, mm |
4015 |
3934 |