420XSuperBackhoe
The 9-ton backhoe that digs, loads and manoeuvres like a champion. Cummins-powered, 4×4 driven, and engineered for the toughest African worksites.
Operating Weight
Bucket Capacity
Cummins Power
All-Terrain Drive
Overview
Built to break ground.
Engineered to last.
Panoramic glass delivers exceptional visibility of the work zone — eliminating blind spots so you place the bucket, fork or hammer with millimetre precision, every cycle.
- Cummins 102HP engine — proven African support network
- Le-Hydraulix variable piston pump with 160 L/min flow
- Telescopic rear arm reaches 4.1 m digging depth
- Full ROPS/FOPS cab with air-con and panoramic glass
- Local parts, local service, full warranty
Technical Data
Full Specifications
Everything you need to spec the 420X into your fleet.
Engine
- Engine
- Cummins
- Power
- 102 Hp / 75 kW
- Max Torque
- 330 Nm @ 1500 rpm
- Gearbox
- 315Y Powershift
Dimensions
- L × W × H
- 8000 × 2406 × 3040 mm
- Rated Load
- 2,500 kg
- Operating Weight
- 9,250 kg
- Drive
- 4×4
Digging
- Max Digging Depth
- 4,128 mm
- Max Digging Force
- 1,586 kg
- Max Reach Height
- 6,226 mm
- Telescopic Arm
- Standard
Hydraulics
- Pump
- Le-Hydraulix Variable Piston
- Main Flow
- 160 L/min
- Max Pressure
- 26 MPa
- Aux Flow
- 50 L/min
Inside the Cab
A workspace, not just a seat.
Pilot-operated joysticks, climate control and 360° glass. Designed for ten-hour shifts on real South African sites.
Industries
One machine. Every job site.
Construction & Infrastructure
Roadworks, urban builds and trenching across Gauteng, KZN and the Cape — superior manoeuvrability with rapid cycle times.
Mining & Energy
Rugged for the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga belts. Heavy-duty axles and reinforced frame for harsh, abrasive conditions.
Farming & Agriculture
From land prep to feed handling — versatile attachments for stock farms, citrus and grain operations countrywide.
Municipal & Utilities
Water, sewer and fibre installation. Tight-turn radius and panoramic cab for safe street-level work.
Optional Attachments
Configure it your way.
Match the 420X to your job with a full range of front and rear attachments — all sourced and serviced locally.
- 4-in-1 Front Bucket
- Dozing Blade
- 6-in-1 Bucket with Auger
- Log Grappler
- Pallet Forks
- Rear Larger Bucket
- Hydraulic Hammer
- Earth Auger
- Trench Bucket
- Rear Ripper
Get In Touch
Ready to put a 420X to work?
Tell us a bit about your project and a HEXL South Africa representative will be in touch with pricing, delivery and finance options.
Sales
+27 11 000 0000
sales@hexl.co.za
Head Office
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Warranty
12 months / 2,000 hrs
Delivery
Nationwide — SA, BW, NA, ZM