With pilot-operated joystick controls, a more comfortable operator station, new extendible stick design and increased performance, the 450E lets you get more done with less effort.

Engine
Net Power - SAE J1349	124 hp
Engine Model (Standard)	Cat® C4.4
Net Power - ISO 9249	125 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995	137 hp
Gross Power - ISO 14396	137 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	125 hp
Bore	4.13 in
Stroke	5 in
Displacement	268 in3
Net Torque Rise @ 1400 rpm - Standard	28 %
Net Peak Torque @ 1400 rpm - Standard - SAE J	380 lb ft
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum	27115 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal	24141 lb
Cab, ROPS/FOPS	556 lb
Extendible Stick (no weights)	628 lb
Air Conditioning	157 lb
MP Bucket 1.1 m3 (1.5 yd3) w/Fold-Over Fork	231 lb
MP Bucket 1.1 m3 (1.5 yd3) w/o Fold-Over Fork	-190 lb
Backhoe
Dig Depth - Standard	17.2 ft
E-Stick Retracted	17.2 ft
E-Stick Extended	21.3 ft
Reach from Swing Pivot - Standard	22 ft
E-Stick Retracted	22 ft
E-Stick Extended	25.8 ft
Bucket Rotation	198 Degrees
Bucket Dig Force - Standard	17746 lb
E-Stick Retracted	17746 lb
E-Stick Extended	17746 lb
Stick Dig Force - Standard	11780 lb
E-Stick Retracted	11939 lb
E-Stick Extended	9009 lb
Stick Lift @ 2440 mm (8 ft) - Standard	8401 lb
E-Stick Retracted	8084 lb
E-Stick Extended	4514 lb
Loading Height - Standard	14.58 ft
E-Stick Retracted	14.58 ft
E-Stick Extended	17 ft
Loading Reach - Standard	6.85 ft
E-Stick Retracted	6.85 ft
E-Stick Extended	10.2 ft
Loader
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose	1.75 yd3
Bucket Width - General Purpose	8 ft
Dump Height @ Max Angle - Single Tilt	8.7 ft
Dump Reach @ Max Angle - Single Tilt	2.7 ft
Dig Depth - Single Tilt	6 in
Lift Capacity @ Full Height - Single Tilt	7871 lb
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt	11375 lb
Hydraulic System
Circuit Type	Closed center, load sensing
Pump Capacity (@ 2200 rpm)	51.3 gal/min
System Pressure - Backhoe	3800 psi
System Pressure - Loader	3550 psi
Pump Type	Variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear
Steering Type	Ackerman
Power Steering	Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit
4WD Cylinder - Bore	3.35 in
Stroke	9.29 in
Rod Diameter	1.65 in
Brake System	Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc
Axle Oscillation	10 Degrees
Power Train
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 1st	3.7 mph
Forward 2nd	6 mph
Forward 3rd	12 mph
Forward 4th	17 mph
Forward 5th	25 mph
Auto-Shift (opt), Reverse 1st	3.7 mph
Reverse 2nd	7.8 mph
Reverse 3rd	17 mph
Operating Specifications - Backhoe
Turning Circle: outside, front wheels	27.4 ft
Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucke	36.6 ft
Service Refills
Cooling System, A/C	6.4 gal
Cooling System, High-Ambient	6.8 gal
Fuel Tank	38.4 gal
Engine Oil w/Filter	2.2 gal
Transmission, AWD, Auto Shift	5.6 gal
Rear Axle	5 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 lb
Dynamic	20233 lb
Rear Axle, Static	51257 lb
Dynamic	20503 lb
Tires
Front 4WD Standard Size	15-19.5, 12 PR
Rear 4WD Standard Size	21L-24, R4 18 PR

BACKHOE

17'3" center pivot backhoe

Excavator style boom w/ hammer rest

Thumb-ready stick w/ gripping edges

Boom transport lock w/ auto latching

Swing transport lock

Lifting eye

Pilot operated, auto-up stabilizers

198-degree bucket rotation

ELECTRICAL

12-volt electrical system

120-ampere alternator

Horn

Hazard flashers / turn signals

Halogen headlights (4)

Halogen rear floodlights (4)

Stop and taillights

Audible system fault alarm

Key start/stop system

Ext/int 12-volt power receptacles (2)

Two 880 CCA maintenance-free batteries

Battery disconnect switch

LOADER

Single Tilt Loader w/ bucket level indicator

Loader service brace

Return-to-dig, automatic

Self-leveling loader bucket

Transmission neutralizer switch

HYDRAULICS

Load sensing, variable flow,

closed center system, 51 gpm

5 Function backhoe hydraulics

5 Micron spin-on hydraulic filter

O-ring face seal hydraulic fittings

Snap-To-Connect hydraulic couplings

Caterpillar XT

Cat Toughguard XT-3 ES hose

Ride Control

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Toolbox, lockable, external

4 separate transport tie-down points

Ground line fill fuel tank

Rubber impact strips on radiator guard

2200 lb counterweight

Lockable hood

Tire valve stem protection

Stabilizer cylinder rock guards

Flip style, dual purpose stabilizer pads

CD-ROM Parts Manual

Backhoe Safety Manual

Operations and Maintenance Manual

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Lighted gauge group: tachometer, fuel, service hour meter,

coolant temperature, transmission temperature

Hydraulic system monitors: filter and temperature warnings

Interior rear-view mirror

Rear fender extensions

ROPS Canopy

2-inch retractable seat belt

Steering wheel assist knob

Hand and foot throttle

Floor mat

Cell phone mount

Coat hook

Backhoe position foot rests

Two lockable storage areas

Drink holders

Lunch box holder

Air suspension seat with arm rests

Service harness

Tilt steering wheel

Rear fender extensions

System fault alarm

Boosted brakes

POWERTRAIN

Cat C4.4 137GHP/124 HP (net)

U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions compliant

Charge cooled, Direct Injection Turbo

Self-adjusting, serpentine accessory belt

Water separator with indicator light

Thermal starting aid system

Dry-type axial seal air cleaner w/ auto dust ejection,

pre-cleaner & filter indicator

Engine fan guard

On-the-go 4-wheel-drive front axle, maintenance free

2WD, 2WD w/ 4 wheel braking, 4WD modes

Front driveshaft guard

Hydrostatic power steering w/ secondary emergency steering

Boosted, multi-plate wet, outboard disc brakes

Electronic differential lock

Separate driveline parking brake

Torque converter

Transmission, Auto-shift, (5F, 3R)

40 kph (25 mph) level ground max speed

Spin-on, engine oil and transmission oil filters

Spin-on clear bowl water/fuel separator

Spin-on secondary fuel filter

Firestone 15-19.5 12 ply front tires

Firestone 21L-24 18 ply rear tires

Consolidated engine service points

Open-Circuit-Breather system