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Cat 430D specifications

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Cat 430D: backhoe loader.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
430D	Net Power 94 hp Operating Weight 4wd 16,215 lb

430D specification matrix — Backhoe
Specification	430D
Load Height - Std	12.61 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	23.17 ft
Dig Depth - Std	15.22 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.99 ft
Bucket Rotation	205 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard	6 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	14,602 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Standard	14,732 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Std	14,732 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	19.95 ft
Dig Depth - Standard	15.3 ft
E-Stick Extended (1)	19.93 ft
E-Stick Extended (2)	24 ft
E-Stick Extended (3)	14,602 lb
E-Stick Extended (4)	6,430 lb
E-Stick Extended (5)	4,064 lb
E-Stick Retracted (1)	16 ft
E-Stick Retracted (2)	20.25 ft
E-Stick Retracted (3)	14,602 lb
E-Stick Retracted (4)	8,865 lb
E-Stick Retracted (5)	7,855 lb
Load Height - Ext	15.03 ft
Loading Height - Standard	12.58 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.1 ft
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard	19.58 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	27.54 ft
Stick Dig Force - Standard	9,448 lb
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard	14,821 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	430D
Transport Length	24.07 ft
Transport Width	7.72 ft
Transport Height	12.37 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft
Ground Clearance	0.98 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.09 ft

Loader
Specification	430D
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.45 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.64 ft
Dig Depth	5.32 in
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	2.67 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt	6,391 lb
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt	10,269 lb
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose	1.31 yd3
Bucket Breakout Force	10,274 lb
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt	6.5 in
Bucket Width - General Purpose	95 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,389 lb
Bucket Width	94.73 in
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	8.58 ft

Engine
Specification	430D
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	3054T
Gross Power	98 hp
Net Power	94 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	243 cu in
Bore	4 in
Stroke	5 in
Net Power - SAE J1349	94 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995	98 hp
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard	23.1 %
Engine Model - Standard	Cat 3054T
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - SAE J1349	277 lb-ft
Net Power (Optional) - SAE J1349	93 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 9249	94 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 1585	94 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269	94 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020	98 PS

Operational
Specification	430D
Operating Weight 4wd	16,215 lb
Fuel Capacity	33.9 gal
Turning Radius	17.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11Lx16,12PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	12.5/80x18,10PR / 19.5x24,10PR

Power Train
Specification	430D
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st	3.7 mph
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st	3.7 mph
Reverse - 4th	20.9 mph
Forward - 4th (1)	20.9 mph
Reverse - 2nd (1)	6 mph
Reverse - 3rd (1)	12.3 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st	3.6 mph
Forward - 4th (2)	11.8 mph
Forward - 5th	19.8 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st	3.6 mph
Reverse - 2nd (2)	7.6 mph
Reverse - 3rd (2)	14.3 mph
Forward - 2nd (1)	6 mph
Forward - 3rd (1)	12.3 mph
Forward - 2nd (2)	5.8 mph
Forward - 3rd (2)	7.6 mph

Transmission and speeds
Specification	430D
Transmission Type	power shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	21 mph
Max Speed Reverse	21 mph

Weights
Specification	430D
Operating Weight - Maximum	21,605 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal	16,217 lb
Counterweights - Option 1	320 lb

Hydraulic
Specification	430D
Pump Type	LSPC, closed center
Pump Flow Capacity	43.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi

Hydraulic System
Specification	430D
Pump Type	Variable flow, axial piston
Circuit Type	Load-sensing, closed-center
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm	43 gpm
System Pressure	3,300 psi
Steering Type	Front wheel
Power Steering	Hydrostatic
4wd Cylinder - Bore	2.56 in
Brake System	Inboard, oil-immersed
Stroke (1)	8.8 in
Stroke (2)	8.3 in
2wd Cylinder - Bore	2.8 in
Rod Diameter (1)	1.8 in
Rod Diameter (2)	1.5 in

Standards
Specification	430D
Cab - ROPS	SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Brakes	SAE J1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996
Cab - Sound	ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior Sound	SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)

Axle Ratings
Specification	430D
Front Axle (4wd) - Static	27,029 lb
Rear Axle - Static	61,233 lb
Front Axle (2wd) - Static	30,319 lb
Dynamic (1)	6,983 lb
Dynamic (2)	20,418 lb

Service Refill
Specification	430D
Cooling System - A/C	4.2 gal
Cooling System - High-Ambient	4.4 gal
Fuel Tank	34 gal
Engine Oil - With Filter	2 gal
Rear Axle	6.4 gal
Front Axle (4wd)	2 gal
Front Axle - Planetaries	0.2 gal
Hydraulic System	21 gal
Hydraulic Tank	10 gal
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2wd	4 gal
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd	4 gal
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd	4 gal

Operating Specifications Backhoe
Specification	430D
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels	26.8 ft
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket	35.5 ft

Ratios
Figure	430D
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.8
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.46 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.36 gal

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	backhoe loader

Where the 430D ranks in Cat's list — Scope of the captured comparison
Brand	Equipment group	Compared entry	Sort order
Cat	backhoe loader	430D	Descending quantity; 1 is largest

Figure	430D	Rank	Lowest in line	Highest in line
Engine power	94.0 hp	5 of 16	55.8 hp	125.0 hp
Listed weight	16,215 lb	11 of 16	13,706 lb	29,321 lb
Pump flow	43.1 gpm	4 (tied) of 15	28.6 gpm	58.1 gpm
Fuel capacity	33.9 gal	10 (tied) of 15	28.1 gal	43.6 gal
Horsepower per 1,000 lb	5.8 hp	2 of 16	2.3 hp	5.9 hp

The 430D beside its neighbours
Base version	436C	430D	430
Engine power	93 hp	94 hp	106 hp
Weight	15,700 lb	16,215 lb	24,251 lb
Pump flow	43.1 gpm	43.1 gpm	49.4 gpm
Fuel capacity	33.9 gal	33.9 gal	42.3 gal (US)
Wheelbase	430D: 6.89 ft

430D: owner reports

Related account: “Bucket control, a cracked reservoir and fuel tank pressure”: 430.

430D: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	backhoe loader	Cat and the 430D	16

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	3
fuel system	2

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	3	19%
fuel system	2	13%

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CAT 430d Full Filter Kit (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2023-03-17)

Used market for the 430D — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Cat backhoe loader	12

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
430D	12	2001 to 2007	$34,518	$46,950	$40,750	5,489

430D: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Cat together with the backhoe loader 430D	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Cat 430D — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Cat 430D — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Cat 430D — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Cat — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Cat 430D: Configuration records

430D

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	12.61 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	23.17 ft
Dig Depth - Std	15.22 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.99 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	14,732 lb
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	14,602 lb
Reach From Swivel - Ext	27.54 ft
Dig Depth - Ext	19.95 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10.1 ft
Load Height - Ext	15.03 ft
Bucket Rotation	205 degrees
Loading Reach - Standard	6 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Standard	14,732 lb
Dig Depth - Standard	15.3 ft
E-Stick Extended (1)	19.93 ft
E-Stick Extended (2)	24 ft
E-Stick Extended (3)	14,602 lb
E-Stick Extended (4)	6,430 lb
E-Stick Extended (5)	4,064 lb
E-Stick Retracted (1)	16 ft
E-Stick Retracted (2)	20.25 ft
E-Stick Retracted (3)	14,602 lb
E-Stick Retracted (4)	8,865 lb
E-Stick Retracted (5)	7,855 lb
Loading Height - Standard	12.58 ft
Reach From Swing Pivot - Standard	19.58 ft
Stick Dig Force - Standard	9,448 lb
Stick Lift At 2440 Mm (8 Ft) - Standard	14,821 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	24.07 ft
Transport Width	7.72 ft
Transport Height	12.37 ft
Wheelbase	6.89 ft
Ground Clearance	0.98 ft
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.09 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.45 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.64 ft
Dig Depth	5.32 in
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,389 lb
Bucket Capacity	1.31 yd3
Bucket Width	94.73 in
Bucket Breakout Force	10,274 lb
Dump Reach At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	2.67 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height - Single Tilt	6,391 lb
Bucket Breakout Force - Single Tilt	10,269 lb
Bucket Capacity - General Purpose	1.31 yd3
Dig Depth - Single Tilt	6.5 in
Bucket Width - General Purpose	95 ft
Dump Height At Maximum Angle - Single Tilt	8.58 ft
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	3054T
Net Power	94 hp
Gross Power	98 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Displacement	243 cu in
Bore	4 in
Net Power - SAE J1349	94 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995	98 hp
Net Torque Rise - 1,400 Rpm - Standard	23.1 %
Engine Model - Standard	Cat 3054T
Net Peak Torque - 1400 Rpm - Standard - SAE J1349	277 lb-ft
Net Power (Optional) - SAE J1349	93 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 9249	94 hp
Net Power (Optional) - ISO 1585	94 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Eec 80/1269	94 hp
Net Power (Optional) - Din 70020	98 PS
Operational
Fuel Capacity	33.9 gal
Operating Weight 4wd	16,215 lb
Turning Radius	17.8 ft
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11Lx16,12PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	12.5/80x18,10PR / 19.5x24,10PR
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	power shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	21 mph
Max Speed Reverse	21 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	43.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,300 psi
Power Train
Power Shuttle Transmission - Forward 1st	3.7 mph
Power Shuttle Transmission - Reverse 1st	3.7 mph
Reverse - 4th	20.9 mph
Forward - 4th (1)	20.9 mph
Reverse - 2nd (1)	6 mph
Reverse - 3rd (1)	12.3 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Forward 1st	3.6 mph
Forward - 4th (2)	11.8 mph
Forward - 5th	19.8 mph
Auto-Shift - Optional - Reverse 1st	3.6 mph
Reverse - 2nd (2)	7.6 mph
Reverse - 3rd (2)	14.3 mph
Forward - 2nd (1)	6 mph
Forward - 3rd (1)	12.3 mph
Forward - 2nd (2)	5.8 mph
Forward - 3rd (2)	7.6 mph
Weights
Operating Weight - Maximum	21,605 lb
Operating Weight - Nominal	16,217 lb
Counterweights - Option 1	320 lb
Hydraulic System
Circuit Type	Load-sensing, closed-center
Pump Capacity At 2,200 Rpm	43 gpm
System Pressure	3,300 psi
Steering Type	Front wheel
Power Steering	Hydrostatic
Standards
Cab - ROPS	SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Brakes	SAE J1473 October 1990/ISO 3450 1996
Cab - Sound	ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)
Exterior Sound	SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)
Axle Ratings
Front Axle (4wd) - Static	27,029 lb
Rear Axle - Static	61,233 lb
Front Axle (2wd) - Static	30,319 lb
Dynamic (1)	6,983 lb
Dynamic (2)	20,418 lb
Service Refill
Cooling System - A/C	4.2 gal
Cooling System - High-Ambient	4.4 gal
Fuel Tank	34 gal
Engine Oil - With Filter	2 gal
Rear Axle	6.4 gal
Front Axle (4wd)	2 gal
Front Axle - Planetaries	0.2 gal
Hydraulic Tank	10 gal
Transmission - Torque Converter - Power Shuttle - 2wd	4 gal
Transmission - Auto-Shift - 2wd	4 gal
Transmission - Auto-Shift - Awd	4 gal
Operating Specifications Backhoe
Turning Circle - Outside - Front Wheels	26.8 ft
Turning Circle - Outside, Widest Loading Bucket	35.5 ft
Additional specifications
Stroke	5 in
Pump Type	LSPC, closed center
Brake System	Inboard, oil-immersed
Stroke (1)	8.8 in
Stroke (2)	8.3 in
Rod Diameter (1)	1.8 in
Rod Diameter (2)	1.5 in
Hydraulic System	21 gal

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