Caterpillar D Series
Caterpillar D Series

The CAT (Caterpillar) 420D And 430D Backhoe Loadersare The High Performance Machines In The D Serieslineup. The 420D Boasts 85 HP And A Backhoe Diggingdepth Of 14 Feet When Equipped With A Standardstick. The 430D Offers 94 HP And A Backhoe Digging Depthof 15 Feet When It Is Equipped With A Standardstick. By Using An Extendible Stick, You Can Push The Digging Depth Of The 420D To 18 Feet Andthe Depth Of The 430D To 19 Feet, Which Is Veryimpressive To Say The Least.Both D Series Machines Are Available In IT (Integrated Toolcarrier) Configurations For Applications That Benefit From A Parallel Lift Loader Linkage And The Versatility Of Quick Worktool Changes Through The Use Of A Versatile Hydraulic Quick Coupler. Applications Include Theuse Of Pallet Forks, Material Handling Arms, Brooms, And Even Buckets.The New And Improved Pilot Operated Hydraulic Backhoeand IT Loader Controls Will Help To Ensure Smooth,precise Operation With Reduced Effort On Behalf Ofthe Operator. These Backhoes Use Excavator Typejoystick Controls, And An Optional Pattern Changevalve Which Allows You To Select The Patern Ofcontrol.The 205 Degree Rotation That Is Offered By Thebackhoe Bucket Linkage Will Make It Easier To Digvertical Walls And Clamp Material When Loadingtrucks. The Rotation With The D Series Is 40degrees More Than With The C Series. Now, Thebackhoe Buckets Feature A Single Pin Position,with The Bucket Link Featuring An Integrated Lifting Eye As Well.The Optional Quick Coupler You Can Get For Thebackhoe Will Allow Fast Changes Of Working Toolsfor Increased Versatility And Flexibility Inalmost All Applications.Both Of The D Series Backhoe Loaders Use Theturbocharged, Direct Injection, Four Cylinder Dieselengine, With A Displacement Of 4.0 Liters. Thisengine Offers Superior Lug Performance Which Ismostly Due To The Responsive Fuel Injectionsystem.The Standard Power Shuttle Transmission Providesfour Forward Speeds And Four Speeds In Reverse As Well. Fully Synchromesh In All Gears Willpermit On The Go Shifting, While The Forward Andreverse Electric Power Shuttle Will Provide Instant Direction Changes Through Powered Clutches.The Auto Shifting Feature Will Automatically Shift Between Second Gear And The Highest Gearselected For Ease Of Operation. The Auto Shiftfeature Has Five Forward And Three Reverse Gears,with A Transmission Kick Switch On The Lever Ofthe Loader Control.With D Series Loaders, You'll Also Have The Choiceof Standard Two Wheel Drive Or All Wheel Drive,which You Can Engage Easily On The Go, Underheavy Load, By Pressing A Switch That Is Locatedon The Front Console. The D Series Loaders From CAT Are Very Fast Andversatile As Well, As They Will Move Faster Thanmost Types Of Backhoes On The Market. Thediesel Engines Are Very Fast, While The Machinehas Enough Traction And Control To Keep You Moving Even In Wet Or Muddy Conditions.The Variable Load Sensing Hydraulic System Willadjust The Flow And Pressure Of The Machine Tomeet The Demands Of Work With An Increasedpressure Of 3,300 PSI. The Hydraulic System Istuned To Work Efficiently With The Engine, Andit Provides Full Hydraulic Force To The Workingtool On Hand At Any Engine Speed You Desire.Unlike Other Backhoe Loaders, The D Series Willreduce Demands On The Operator, Cut Fuel Consumptionin Half, Reduce Wear On The Engine, And Allowfor Quieter Operation. To Make A Long Story Short - The D Series From CAT Are Among The Bestbackhoe Loaders That Money Can Buy - Bar None.PPPPP(word Count 601)