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Komatsu WB146-5 vs New Holland LB85
Verdict: Komatsu WB146-5 vs New Holland LB85
The Komatsu WB146-5 and the New Holland LB85 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 92 hp. Komatsu WB146-5 is the lighter machine (7,298 kg vs 15,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Komatsu WB146-5 is the newer design (2006 vs 1999). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Komatsu
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
92 hp
92 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KomatsuReference
New HollandReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Variants
WB146PS-5
powershift transmissionReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
68.6 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Engine
65.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
5.0 LReference
Power
65.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
68.6 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
18:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Torque
406.8 NmReference
355.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.2 kWReference
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Oil capacity
28.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.0 LReference
24.0 LReference
Engine (net)
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62.6 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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112 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
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62.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
149.9 LReference
127.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
96.9 LReference
137.0 LReference
Type
full powershift with power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
96.9 LReference
137.0 LReference
Pressure
245.0 barReference
210.0 barReference
Total flow
165.0 lpmReference
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Pump flow
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151.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
218 cmReference
217 cmReference
Weight
7298 kgReference
15130 to 15800 poundsReference
Length
744 cmReference
568 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
227 cmReference
Height
375 cmReference
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Height (cab)
294 cmReference
294 cmReference
Operating weight
7298 kgReference
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Max weight
17641 kgReference
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Ground clearance
43 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
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395 cmReference
ROPS Weight
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6862 kgReference
Cab Weight
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7166 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
174 to 218 inchesReference
460 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
95Reference
70Reference
Battery CCA
860Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
100Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Komatsu Backhoe
Backhoe type
Komatsu BackhoeReference
New Holland HED BackhoeReference
Digging depth
441 cmReference
460 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
553 cmReference
581 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
436 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
548 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
574 cmReference
552 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
675 cmReference
664 cmReference
Loading height
368 cmReference
374 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
365 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
436 cmReference
449 cmReference
Bucket force
6125 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
4005 kgReference
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New Holland Backhoe
Transport height
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395 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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204°Reference
New Holland HED Backhoe
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.