Cat's 420 vs. 420 XE Backhoes - What's the Difference Between These New Machines?

Anchoring its refreshed lineup of backhoe loaders, Caterpillar has unveiled the new 420 and 420 XE to replace the F2 models. But what's this new "XE" machine? How is the 420 XE different from the regular 420? We break down the differences and all the updates and improvements found on these two new backhoes.
🚧 Episode Chapters 🚧
0:00 Intro
1:00 F2 is No More: Cat's New Backhoe Naming
1:42 New Sloped Hood Design
1:55 New C3.6 Engine
2:22 The C3.6's Three Primary Benefits
4:30 Cat 420, 420 XE Quick Specs
5:05 Selectable Power Management Modes
5:20 Larger Boom Cylinder
6:20 Adjustable Aux Hydraulic Flow
6:35 Optional IT Loader Coupler
7:00 What Makes the 420 XE So Special?
7:38 420 XE Has Seat Mounted Controls
8:18 420 XE Has Dual Mode? What's Dual Mode?
9:15 Electronic Loader Controls Bring XE Parallel Lift on Single-Tilt Arms
10:25 420 XE Has Touchscreen and Programmable Operator Modes
11:00 Maintenance Features on Both the 420 and 420 XE
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[@robh483]

Dam i wish i didn"t retried , cause i would love to take them both out for the day..Beautiful machine the 420 XE. is ..looks like a lot of buttons you need to push just to get going.. still great looking backhoe... I want one..Thanks Rob,, Applegate Ca.

[@CDFJCB]

Some nice improvements. Especially the seat mounted controls. Have been using them on the JCB backhoes for the last 10 years and they work great.

[@stephenlindsay6455]

I hope the engineers at Deere see this video. They’re definitely overdue for an all new backhoe. Love the new Cat!

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

Deere needs to take a lesson from Cat as far as the overhead storing rear window goes. Deere windows only go down and you can't stretch your feet out. Cats you can stretch your feet much more. Much more visibility and comfort.

[@jackmcandle6955]

I love the controls on the seat and the air bag control near the armrest I’ve been operating back hoe for 30 years and can’t believe it’s taken so long to switch positions and have full control, nice! there is one thing about the cat excavator curve to the boom, it moves the fulcrum to a place where it makes the machine travel backwards when removing asphalt or close surface work, I don’t know if it was a marketing thing but it’s pretty unnecessary in the real world even for loading trucks

[@george200099]

The excavator boom is all emotion marketing. The excavator style boom is worse when lifting below grade and makes the machine heavy in the rear, which is really noticeable during roading. They would be wise to find a different boom design, but it's probably not so important as backhoes are not the performance workhorses they used to be. The bigger boom cylinder does not give more power, it just gives more boom lift capacity - so you might notice a slightly slower boom raise time compared to the F2. It's all tradeoffs.

[@rp1645]

Lone Remember the CASE 530 Climbing up to rear seat and swivel it around.

[@triple7433]

Huddig seems to be lightyears ahead of these machines

[@brucecoe1250]

Oh my!

[@chadcampbell3754]

I love this cat backhoe tractor

[@kevinburks110]

Just got a new 420XE. I’ve been trying to figure out all the bells and whistles. It seems to be a lot more efficient but there’s a lot of electronics that can screw up.

[@durwoodhoward5975]

Locking and unlocking foot pedal for joystick won't lock in forward positions

[@bigyukonone]

XE = Xtra Expensive : )

[@kilgree]

And here I was thinking it came with a high flow pump as well. Are these on the market yet?

[@hudsonabencoado3386]

Boa noite! Quando virá para o Brasil? Tenho interesse no modelo 420xe.

[@lupe575]

bonita maquina

[@avioesemaquinas]

Is it possible to move this machine forward using both implements simultaneously when operator's seat is turned backwards?

[@kilgree]

Simply let go of the trigger and you can switch quickly. But not at the exact same time.

[@brucecoe1250]

As addictive as dealing with the SNAP-ON, tool representative coming by the Aircraft Hangar every week, hey bruce, come on out to the truck, in the parking lot. I've got something for you to see???

[@dannylee5588]

How much?

[@brucecoe1250]

Can you part with One? For a price!

[@bhaskarregam6041]

I like cat jcb

[@Jack2000xxx]

I don’t get it tho, here in italy and all over europe i believe, we got backhoes witth retractable arm and vertical feets, why in murica they have the arm and feets sticking out the back?

[@richardpowell1389]

Mostly is because we have more space here. Bigger and wider roads. Center pivot machines are more durable. Operator always has to look around the center pivot boom though which sucks compared to your side shift backhoes.

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

@@richardpowell1389 I have been saying for years manufacturers in the US should definitely design a backhoe on a cam, so side to side movent is possible. You wouldn't need much, even a foot or so to either side would be great for vision. Lately I find myself always setting myself up on an angle just for visibility.

[@lightning9279]

American style side arms also allow for the machine to be used on slopes that the vertical feets wouldn't allow you too.

[@Big.Ron1]

Did i miss it? My question may be a dumb one but since it has joy stick controls, are the backhoe controls able to be switched like mini excavator controls? Thank you?

[@jackmcandle6955]

Well on the previous models there’s an electric switch below the left rear window 1 or 2

[@13eckerlosmuerte]

Electric switch and valve change module

[@rp1645]

Ron I believe there is a switch with all the other switchs, to change your preference.

[@carlosefecto1378]

Quiero comprar en peru como puedo hacer para importar al peru

[@rp1645]

The only comments I have in DUEL lever is. Don't forget to lift Steering wheel, tilt up Just my opinion on the controls Allways bumping or hitting Steering wheel.

[@joehovanec1985]

Cat upgraded to a 3 cylinder engine from a 4 cylinder engine. It will probably be a higher stressed engine that won't last as long. Maybe they should user thinner steel in the boom too. Management keeps having engineers downgrade the basic machine.

[@timdoyle3434]

Its still a 4cyl engine - but with 3.6L displacement

[@kilgree]

It’s a Perkins engine.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

👍🇦🇺👀

[@julianreverse]

Get a wheel loader and a mini excavator instead of this bullshit.