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CaterpillarModel A
Caterpillar 420D
Specialized
- power
- 88.5 hp
- displacement
- 268 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
Head to head · Specialized
Caterpillar 420D vs Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader
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KomatsuModel B
Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader
Specialized
- power
- 95 hp
- displacement
- 275 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 4
CaterpillarCaterpillar 420D
vs
KomatsuKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized
Engine Power
▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader higher · +6.5 hp (+7%)420D88.5 hp
WB156-5 backhoe-loader95 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp
420D is in the 85th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 96th · 55 models
Engine Displacement
▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader higher · +7 ci (+3%)420D268 ci
WB156-5 backhoe-loader275 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci
420D is in the 62nd percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 70th · 56 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied420D4
WB156-5 backhoe-loader4
Median Specialized Tractor4
420D is in the 50th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th · 58 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied420D4
WB156-5 backhoe-loader4
Median Specialized Tractor4
420D is in the 50th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th · 43 models
420D (A)WB156-5 backhoe-loader (B)Median Specialized Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Komatsu | — |
| Model | 420D | WB156-5 backhoe-loader | — |
| Category | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Specialized, Backhoe Loader | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Komatsu | — |
| Model | Cat 3054 | S4D102LE-2 | — |
| Power Output | 88.5hp | 95hp | ▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+6.5 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 268ci | 275ci | ▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+7 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 5in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power Shuttle | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 274in | 295in | ▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+21 in · +8% |
| Width | 92.5in | 93in | ▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+0.5 in · <1% |
| Height | 109in | 116in | ▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+7 in · +6% |
| Operating Weight | 15,763lb | 16,530lb | ▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+767 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed-center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Caterpillar 420D | Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Four-post ROPS/FOPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 62 hpA · 85th percentile (88.5 hp)B · 96th percentile (95 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 239 ciA · 62nd percentile (268 ci)B · 70th percentile (275 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Operating Weight
median 12,600 lbA · 87th percentile (15,763 lb)B · 93rd percentile (16,530 lb)
A · 420DB · WB156-5 backhoe-loaderMedian Specialized Tractor