Head to head · Specialized

Caterpillar 416C vs Caterpillar 420D

Caterpillar 416C Tractor
CaterpillarModel A

Caterpillar 416C

Specialized

power
75 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 416C specs
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CaterpillarModel B

Caterpillar 420D

Specialized

power
88.5 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 420D specs
CaterpillarCaterpillar 416C
vs
CaterpillarCaterpillar 420D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 46–58

Engine Power

▲ 420D higher · +13.5 hp (+18%)
416C75 hp
420D88.5 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

416C is in the 65th percentile; 420D is in the 85th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
416C268 ci
420D268 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

416C is in the 62nd percentile; 420D is in the 62nd · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
416C4
420D4
Median Specialized Tractor4

416C is in the 50th percentile; 420D is in the 50th · 58 models

Operating Weight

▲ 420D higher · +1,797 lb (+13%)
416C13,966 lb
420D15,763 lb
Median Specialized Tractor12,600 lb

416C is in the 67th percentile; 420D is in the 87th · 50 models

416C (A)420D (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model416C420D—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3054Cat 3054—
Power Output75hp88.5hp▲ 420D+13.5 hp · +18%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders44Same
Displacement268ci268ciSame
Bore4.1in4.1inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
TypeNot recordedPower Shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
Length274in274inSame
Width92.5in92.5inSame
Height141in109in▲ 416C+32 in · +29%
Operating Weight13,966lb15,763lb▲ 420D+1,797 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Tires

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
Rear Tire Size16.9-24Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeMultiple DiscsWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCaterpillar 416CCaterpillar 420DDifference
TypeOpen (Four-post ROPS)Four-post ROPS/FOPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 65th percentile (75 hp)B · 85th percentile (88.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 62nd percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 67th percentile (13,966 lb)B · 87th percentile (15,763 lb)

Length

median 274 in
A · 52nd percentile (274 in)B · 52nd percentile (274 in)
A · 416CB · 420DMedian Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageCaterpillar 416CFull spec pageCaterpillar 420D