Backhoe Loaders · Make & Model reference
Caterpillar 450F
The largest and most powerful backhoe loader in Caterpillar's F-series.
Operating weight
26,000 lbs
Horsepower
119 hp
Fuel burn
4.0 - 7.0 gph
Years produced
2012 - 2018
AI-updated · Last refresh 7/19/2026
Full specifications
Dig depth (ext.hoe)19 ft 7 in
Loader breakout force14,500 lbf
Loader lift capacity (max height)9,800 lbs
Backhoe breakout force17,700 lbf
Shipping dimensions
Length24 ft 9 in
Width8 ft
Height12 ft 8 in
Weight26,000 lbs
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Recent auction history
| Year range | Hours | Avg | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 | 2,500-5,000 | $95,000 | $75,000 | $120,000 |
AI price estimate
Excellent, very low hours
2017 model year
$130,000
Good, average hours
2015 model year
$90,000
Fair, high hours
2013 model year
$65,000
Common problems to check
- DEF System issues
- Undercarriage wear (if 4WD)
- Joystick controller issues
- Hydraulic filter clogging
Why buyers pick it
- Highest power in the F-series
- Deepest digging depth
- Excellent lifting capacity
- Strong and agile
Best jobs for this machine
Heavy excavationPipe layingLarge infrastructure projectsDemolition
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