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Sell Your Caterpillar 450 Backhoe Loader

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130 HP24,324 lbsLarge ClassEst. $49,000 – $101,000
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What Is Your CAT 450 Worth?

HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 450 at $49,000–$101,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 9 auction results for the CAT 450 ranged from $49,000 to $100,100.

HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales

Low

$49,000

High

$101,000

HeavyDutyYard estimate for a CAT 450 by hours on the meter
HoursEstimate
Under 2,000 hrs$65,500–$101,000
2,000–5,000 hrs$53,000–$65,500
5,000–8,000 hrs$51,000–$53,000
8,000+ hrs$49,000–$51,000

See the recent CAT 450 sales and asks.

CAT 450 Specs at a Glance

Engine
Caterpillar C3.6 130 hp
Operating weight
24,324 lb
Size class
Large
Years produced
2018-present
Max Dig Depth
17 ft
Fuel tank
42.3 gal

Checked against 450 (07 series).

Full CAT 450specifications →

Which CAT 450 Do You Have?

The CAT 450 was built from 2018 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.

What to Include With Your CAT 450

Seen most often on a CAT 450; list any that come with yours.

Common configurations

  • Enclosed cab with AC
  • Center pivot
  • Power shift transmission
  • Extended reach

Popular attachments

  • Hydraulic breaker
  • Hydraulic thumb
  • Grapple bucket
  • Auger drive

How the CAT 450 Compares

CAT 450 vs comparable models
ModelWeightHPMax Dig DepthEst. used price
CAT 45024,324 lb13017 ft$49,000–$101,000
John Deere 710L25,588 lb14817.25 ft$64,000–$130,000
Case 695SN27,200 lb14520.5 ft$61,500–$125,000

HeavyDutyYard estimates.

Against the John Deere 710L, the CAT 450 is 1,264 lb lighter, has 18 less hp and has 0.25 ft less max dig depth.

Against the Case 695SN, the CAT 450 is 2,876 lb lighter, has 15 less hp and has 3.5 ft less max dig depth.

In Caterpillar's backhoes lineup, the next size down is the CAT 440.

Hours on a Used Backhoe Loader

Working life, backhoe loader: about 5,000–12,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CAT 450 still made?

Yes. The CAT 450 has been built since 2018.

What is the CAT 450 used for?

The CAT 450 is mostly put to work on heavy construction, quarrying, mining, major excavation.