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Ship a Caterpillar 430 backhoe loader: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 430 measures 24 ft 1 in long, 7 ft 7 in wide and 12 ft 3 in high at 24,251 lbs (7.34 m × 2.31 m × 3.73 m, 11,000 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 24 ft 1 in · 7.34 mW 7 ft 7 in · 2.31 mH 12 ft 3 in · 3.73 mWt 24,251 lbs · 11,000 kg

Verified against the manufacturer's published specifications (source, 2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. Loaded height exceeds the legal limit on every deck. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 430 need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 12 ft 3 in tall the machine sits at 13 ft 9 in on an RGN deck and 17 ft 3 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 430 need oversize permits?

Yes. The loaded height exceeds the legal limit even on an RGN; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 430 be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 430 for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 430?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this backhoe loader ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (Caterpillar's published specifications, source, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Maximum Gross Power – SAE J1995: 2014: 118 hp (88 kW)
Engine Model: C3.6 86 kW (115 hp) Electronic Turbo Intercooled
Emissions: Engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards.
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power SAE J1995: 118 hp
Ratings at 2,200 rpm - Gross Power ISO 14396: 115 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349: 107 hp
Net Power Rating at 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249: 106 hp
Net Peak Power Rating @ 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349: 107 hp

Backhoe

Dig Depth - Standard: 15.1 ft

Weights

Operating Weight - Maximum: 24251 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated*: 18051 lb
Operating Weight - Maximum - ROPS Capacity: 24251 lb
Operating Weight (minimum)**: 16590 lb
Cab - ROPS/FOPS: 320 lb
Auto-Shift Transmission: STD
Ride Control: 33 lb
Air Conditioning: 99 lb

Transmission

Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 1st: 3.7 mile/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 2nd: 5.9 mile/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 3rd: 12 mile/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Forward - 4th: 26 mile/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 1st: 3.7 mile/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 2nd: 7.7 mile/h
Power Shift Transmission - Standard - Reverse - 3rd: 17 mile/h
Power-Shift Transmission - Optional - Forward -1st: 3.7 mile/h

Axle Ratings

Front Axle, AWD - Static: 26455 lb
Front Axle, AWD - Dynamic: 20233 lb
Rear Axle - Static: 28660 lb
Rear Axle - Dynamic: 15432 lb

Hydraulic System

Type: Closed Center
Pump Type: Variable-flow, Axial Piston
Pump Capacity at 2,200 rpm: 49.4 gpm
System Pressure - Backhoe: 3626 psi
System Pressure - Loader: 3626 psi

Steering

Type: Front Wheel Steering
Power Steering: Hydrostatic
Cylinder: One Double-Acting
Bore: 2.6 in
Stroke: 4.2 in
Rod Diameter: 1.6 in
Axle Oscillation: 11°
Turning Circle - (inner wheel not braked) - Outside Front Wheels: 26.92 ft

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System with Air Conditioning: 4.8 gal (US)
Fuel Tank: 42.3 gal (US)
Engine Oil - With Filter: 2.4 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): 5 gal (US)
Transmission - Power Shuttle - AWD: 4.8 gal (US)
Transmission - Power Shift - AWD: 5 gal (US)
Rear Axle: 4.2 gal (US)
Rear Axle - Planetaries: 0.4 gal (US)

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