The Caterpillar 416 B backhoe is an improvement of the earlier 416 Series 2 backhoes. This powerful machinery is a total refinement in terms of fuel consumption, efficiency, and production gains.
The 416B is engineered to be 20% more fuel efficient that the older CAT backhoes. This is achieved with an engine that is more powerful at 74 horsepower. This serves the machine very well in coordination with an improved hydraulic system. With these, it outclasses other models like the Perkins 4.236. The CAT 416B also runs faster by 8% than the old models which can increase work productivity by 5%.
Like any other caterpillar backhoes, the 416B features easy controls for the operator. This ensures less stress and fatigue which ultimately adds to safety during operation. It also boasts of the ROPS or Rollover Protective Structure common to CAT backhoes and it also meets the international standards for protection against falling objects. The stabilizer spreads to 10’8 during operation to guarantee steadiness while working.
Other notable features of the Caterpillar 416B Backhoe:
- dig depth ranges from 14’6” to 18’2”
- Loading height = 11’5” to 13’10”
- Bucket digging force= 11,693 lbs. to 12,057 lbs
- Stick digging force= 7704 lbs to 5631 lbs
- Overall transport height= 11’3”
- Bucket capacities range from standard to heady duty or 2.5 cubic feet to 11.5 cubic feet.
- Heaped capacity= 1 cubic yard
- Lift capacity at full height= 4993 to 5250 lbs
- Breakout force= 8350 to 9300 lbs
The 416B offers a lot in terms of value for your money since it will perform tasks like loading dump trucks, moving materials, moving lumber, and any related work loads like excavations and trenching.
The hydraulic system of the Caterpillar 416B Backhoe is a closed center system which ensures appropriate amount of force at any speed of the engine during real time operations.
The transmission of the 416B depends on a 4 speed forward a reverse shuttle. It also has a neutral start position to prevent starting the machine while the 416B is on gear. This adds to the safety features that CAT backhoes are known for.
The service brakes of the 416B are two fully enclosed disc brakes controlled hydraulically. The parking brakes are controlled manually using a lever.