Cat Backhoe Front Loader Cylinders

Cat Backhoe Front Loader Cylinders parts list
Image	Fits Model	Description	Details	Part #	Price	Product Details
	See Details	420D (FPD, BKC), 428D (BLL, BNB), 430D (BNK)	Loader Lift Cylinder		357-1250	$1,568.00	View Info
	See Details	420D, 428D, 430D	Loader Lift Cylinder		230-0980	$1,568.00	View Info

Cat Backhoe Front Loader Cylinders

Front loader hydraulic cylinders for Caterpillar backhoe loaders, covering the loader end of 416, 420, 430, and later 400 series machines. These are the lift and bucket tilt cylinders that raise the loader arms and curl the front bucket, along with the rods and seal kits to rebuild them. We stock new and remanufactured options from our inventory of 20,000 parts. If you can't find the cylinder you need, call or text and we'll track it down.

Fits Models At A Glance

416, 416B, 416C, 416D, 416E, 416F, 416F2, 420D, 420E, 420F, 420F2, 426, 426B, 426C, 430D, 430E, 430F, 430F2, 432D, 432E, 434E, 434F, 442D, 444E, 444F, 444F2

What's In This Category

Loader Lift Cylinders: the cylinders that raise and lower the loader arms, available as complete assemblies.

Loader Bucket (Tilt) Cylinders: the cylinders that curl and dump the front bucket, sold as complete assemblies.

Cylinder Rods: replacement rods for worn, bent, or scored loader cylinders.

Seal & Packing Kits: full seal kits to stop leaks and rebuild a loader cylinder without replacing the whole unit.

Confirming Fitment

Cat changed cylinder bore, stroke, and mounting across serial-number prefixes even within the same model number, so the serial prefix matters as much as the model. Check your machine's serial number and, if you can, the bore and stroke before ordering. When in doubt, call us with your numbers and we'll match it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are front loader cylinders on a Cat backhoe?

Front loader cylinders are the hydraulic cylinders on the loader end of the machine, the front bucket and arms. They include the loader lift cylinders that raise and lower the arms and the bucket tilt cylinders that curl and dump the bucket. They are separate from the rear backhoe cylinders like the boom, stick, and stabilizer cylinders.

Which Cat backhoe models do these loader cylinders fit?

These loader cylinders fit the Caterpillar 416, 420, 430, 432, 434, 442, and 444 series backhoe loaders, from the early 416 through the F2 machines. Fitment varies by model and serial number, so confirm your exact machine before ordering.

What is the difference between a loader lift cylinder and a bucket tilt cylinder?

The loader lift cylinders raise and lower the loader arms, so they carry the vertical load. The bucket tilt cylinders curl the bucket back and dump it forward. They are different cylinders with different bore and stroke, so make sure you order the one for the function you're fixing.

Can I just replace the seals instead of the whole cylinder?

Often, yes. If the barrel and rod are still straight and unscored, a seal and packing kit will stop most leaks and restore the cylinder for a fraction of the cost. If the rod is bent, pitted, or the bore is worn, a rod or complete cylinder is the better fix. We carry both so you can rebuild or replace.

How do I order the right loader cylinder for my machine?

Start with your model and full serial number, since Cat changed cylinders across serial prefixes on the same model. Measuring the bore and stroke of the old cylinder is the surest confirmation. Call or text (800) 909-7060 with those details and we'll match the correct lift or tilt cylinder.

Get The Right Part The First Time

Not sure which cylinder fits your machine? Send your model and serial number and we'll match it.

Call or Text (800) 909-7060