Cat 430D vs. John deere 500C Backhoe loaders Comparison

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Comparison

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Cat 430 Backhoe loaders

John deere 500 Backhoe loaders

Operational specifications

Arm crowding force

Arm crowding force 4,285.55 kg

Arm crowding force -

Years

Years 2008-2025

Years 1971-1983

Market Average

Market Average AED 565,000

Market Average AED 95,200

Price

Price AED 275,000

Price AED 27,000

General

Backhoe digging depth

Backhoe digging depth 4.66 m

Backhoe digging depth -

Backhoe dump height

Backhoe dump height 1.83 m

Backhoe dump height -

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Bucket capacity -

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 6,682.33 kg

Bucket digging force -

Displacement

Displacement 3,982.07 cu cm

Displacement 4,424.52 cu cm

Engine model

Engine model Cat 3054T

Engine model 300 Series

Loader dump height

Loader dump height 2.62 m

Loader dump height -

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 0.82 m

Loader dump reach -

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 2,898.91 kg

Lifting capacity -

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 33.8 kph

Max speed forward -

Max torque

Max torque 375.56 Nm

Max torque 273.87 Nm

Operating weight

Operating weight 9,799 kg

Operating weight 6,431 kg

Transmission type

Transmission type Powershuttle

Transmission type Powershift

Wheelbase

Wheelbase 2.1 m

Wheelbase -

Operating voltage

Operating voltage -

Operating voltage 12 V

Backhoe

Backhoe reach from swivel

Backhoe reach from swivel 7.07 m

Backhoe reach from swivel -

Bucket rotation

Bucket rotation 205 º

Bucket rotation -

Engine

Bore

Bore 10.16 cm

Bore -

Gross power

Gross power 73.08 kw

Gross power -

Net power

Net power 70.1 kw

Net power 59.66 kw

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders 4

Power measured @

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Power measured @ 2,500 rpm

Stroke

Stroke 12.7 cm

Stroke -

Torque rise

Torque rise 23.1 %

Torque rise -

Alternator supplied amperage

Alternator supplied amperage -

Alternator supplied amperage 35 Amh

Aspiration

Aspiration -

Aspiration Naturally aspirated

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm

Operating specifications

Brake system

Brake system Inboard, oil-immersed

Brake system -

Cab ROPS

Cab ROPS SAE J397/SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994

Cab ROPS -

Cab sound

Cab sound ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 78.5 dB(A)

Cab sound -

Extended backhoe digging depth

Extended backhoe digging depth 6.1 m

Extended backhoe digging depth -

Extended backhoe dump reach

Extended backhoe dump reach 3.08 m

Extended backhoe dump reach -

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

Extended backhoe reach from swivel 8.41 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel -

Exterior sound

Exterior sound SAE J88 April 95 is 73.0 dB(A)

Exterior sound -

Hydraulic system

Circuit type

Circuit type Closed center, load sensing

Circuit type -

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 163.13 lpm

Pump flow cap 107.87 lpm

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 227.54 bar

Relief valve pressure 165.47 bar

Pump type

Pump type -

Pump type Closed center

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap 7.57 liter

Engine oil cap -

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

Front tires size (2WD) 11Lx16,12PR / 12.5/80x18,10PR

Front tires size (2WD) 14.5/75-16.1 10PR F3

Rear tires size

Rear tires size 12.5/80x18,10PR / 19.5x24,10PR

Rear tires size 18.4-28,8/12PR R4

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 128.31 liter

Fuel cap 128.69 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap 79.49 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 81.38 liter

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap -

Cooling fluid cap 18.17 liter

Transmission fluid cap

Transmission fluid cap -

Transmission fluid cap 81.38 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

Ground clearance 0.3 m

Ground clearance -

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab 2.77 m

Height - top of cab -

Overall Length

Overall Length 7.35 m

Overall Length 7.5 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 2.38 m

Overall Width 2.13 m

Turning radius

Turning radius 5.43 m

Turning radius -

Loader

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth 13.72 cm

Loader digging depth -

Transmission

Max speed reverse

Max speed reverse 33.8 kph

Max speed reverse -

Number of forward gears

Number of forward gears 4

Number of forward gears 8

Number of reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Cat 430D Backhoe loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 9799 compared to other models like the John deere 500C Backhoe loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Cat 430D Backhoe loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the John deere 500C Backhoe loaders.