BHL-CP-F Series Backhoe Loader

Caterpillar® is pleased to announce the availability of the new F Series Backhoe Loader Center Pivot (BHL-CP) range of machines. Building on the success of the E Series BHL-CP range introduced in 2006, the F Series will provide customers with improved performance, visibility, durability and serviceability as well as continuing to offer an engine emission solution to meet government requirements.

BHL F Series Engine
The BHL F Series will use a Tier 4 Interim engine using the Cat C4.4 in the 416F, 420F and 430F.

Key Features & Benefits

Loader End - New single tilt and parallel arms designed for increase in performance and ease of operation

  • Increased loader arm lift height and dump height for improved performance
  • Improved visibility over the engine hood to the front bucket or loader coupler
  • Improved loader performance with increased lift capacities and dump height
  • Improved material retention on parallel lift machine

Improved loading and roading performance for increased machine productivity

  • The 420F now has a stiffer (2.4:1) torque converter for improved loading and roading performance
  • The 416F has now been upgraded to hydraulically boosted brakes

Hydraulics - Improved controllability and lower owing and operating cost

  • A new electronic torque limiter on the 420F & 430F improves hydraulic performance power management
  • Revised hoe spool tuning provides the operator with improved controllability
  • New larger hydraulic replaceable cartridge can be easily disposed of or incinerated.
  • New hydraulic tank with suction strainer improves machine reliability

Electrical system improvements for increased operator convenience

  • Batteries located in nose of machine provide space for right hand side storage box
  • New remote jump-start provides operator convenience in the event of a dead battery
  • Product Link now available as a factory fitted option.

Machine improvements for increased operator comfort

  • A new composite fuel tank will not rust and reduces condensation improving quality and reliability
  • Fender footstep improves service access when implementing daily checks
  • New one-piece counterweights for improved stability

Serviceability – Improved service access for ease of acce

  • New hinged cooling pack for improved access and serviceability
  • New engine side panels that require no tools to remove them, for improved access under the hood.