User manual CATERPILLAR 450E BROCHURE

[. . . ] 450E Backhoe Loader ® Engine Engine Model (Standard) Gross Power ­ SAE J1995 Net Power ­ SAE J1349 Weights Operating Weight ­ Nominal Operating Weight ­ Maximum Cat C4. 4 102 kW 92 kW ® 137 hp 124 hp 24, 141 lb 27, 115 lb Backhoe Dig Depth ­ Standard E-Stick Retracted E-Stick Extended 5260 mm 5260 mm 6501 mm 17 ft 3 in 17 ft 3 in 21 ft 4 in 10 950 kg 12 300 kg 450E Backhoe Loader Caterpillar® Backhoe Loaders set the industry standard for operator comfort, exceptional performance, versatility and jobsite efficiency. Operator Station The all-new operator station maximizes operator comfort and productivity. Easy to use machine controls keep operator fatigue low and production up throughout the workday. 4 Pilot Operated Joystick Controls Pilot operated joystick controls are easy to use, reduce operator fatigue and increase efficiency. Auxiliary backhoe hydraulic functions are operated with convenient thumb roller controls. [. . . ] The two-stage air filter incorporates both air cleaner and precleaner functions into a single unit mounted under the hood. New heavy-duty axles are designed specifically for demanding backhoe loader applications. Features include outboard planetary gear sets and brakes for serviceability and longer life. 8 Ride Control Standard Caterpillar Ride Control delivers even greater operator comfort. Ride Control System. The Ride Control System incorporates a nitrogen accumulator in the loader lift circuit that smooths the ride in all conditions, including load and carry, highway roading, or simply moving around the job site. Improved Productivity. Ride Control improves material retention in the loader bucket for increased productivity and a cleaner jobsite. Ride Control reduces machine loping, providing a smooth and stable ride for increased operator comfort and reduced operator fatigue. Convenient Operation. The system is easily engaged by a switch on the front console. The Ride Control switch has three positions, ON, OFF and AUTOMATIC. In the automatic position, the Ride Control engages automatically as the travel speed increases. At low speed, the system disengages for loading, grading or finishing applications. 9 Backhoe and Loader Features New extendible stick is designed for better performance, higher force and improved serviceability. Backhoe Swing Casting. New swing casting is designed to handle the high performance of the E-Series backhoe. Caterpillar Work Tools for backhoe loaders extend the versatility of the machine. Built for performance and durability, these tools deliver high productivity, long service and excellent value. · · · · · · Heavy Duty Bucket Ditch Cleaning Bucket Hydraulic Hammer Vibratory Plate Compactor Thumb Backhoe Quick Coupler Loader Work Tools. · · · · · · · · · General Purpose Bucket Multi Purpose Bucket Side Dump Bucket Light Material Bucket Single Tilt Quick Coupler Loader Forks Angle Blade Broom Rake Thumb. Available for both the standard and the extendible stick, thumbs increase the versatility of the backhoe with the ability to grip, grab and sort virtually any material. A variety of bucket tips are available from your Cat dealer for optimum performance in any application. Buckets are fitted with J225 adapters for maximum strength and durability. Integral lifting eyes are a standard feature, one on the backhoe linkage and two lifting eyes on the rear of every loader bucket. The optional hydraulic quick coupler allows for quick and easy attachment of buckets and other work tools. This coupler fits on the Single Tilt loader and attaches work tools with the Integrated Toolcarrier interface. Quick couplers allow for quick attachment of buckets and other work tools. Heavy Duty Bucket. [. . . ] · Cylinder head is high strength, cast iron alloy construction with extra duty wall and deck thickness. Intake and exhaust ports are precision cast to promote optimum gas flow. · High pressure, direct injection fuel system provides accurate fuel delivery; mechanically driven fuel transfer pump. · Dry-type axial seal air cleaner with integral precleaner, automatic dust ejection system, and filter condition indicator. [. . . ]