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New Holland 655E vs New Holland B90B
Verdict: New Holland 655E vs New Holland B90B
The New Holland 655E and the New Holland B90B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland B90B leads on rated power with 95 hp against 90 hp. New Holland 655E is the lighter machine (14,241 kg vs 14,894 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland B90B is the newer design (2008 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland B90B for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 655E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
90 hp
95 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
New HollandReference
liquid-cooledReference
Fully-synchronized transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanicalReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
67.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
66.4 kWReference
67.9 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Power (net)
66.4 kWReference
67.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
67.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Compression
17.5:1Reference
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Torque
336.3 NmReference
400.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1250Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
23.8 LReference
24.0 LReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Fuel system
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mechanical direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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TurnerReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
134.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
137.0 LReference
117.3 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
137.0 LReference
117.3 LReference
Pressure
196.5 barReference
210.0 barReference
Pump flow
143.8 lpmReference
151.4 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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Weight
14241 to 16005 poundsReference
14894 to 15667 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11Lx16Reference
Rear tire
19.5Lx24Reference
19.5Lx24Reference
Industrial front
10.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference
11Lx16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x28Reference
19.5Lx24Reference
Length
718 cmReference
701 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
228 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
284 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
398 cmReference
381 cmReference
2WD ROPS Weight
6459 kgReference
6755 kgReference
4WD Cab extendable Weight
7259 kgReference
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Ground clearance
48 cmReference
39 cmReference
2WD to inches 182 to 0 cm Front tread
72Reference
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4WD to inches 187 to 0 cm Front tread
74Reference
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Rear tread
172 to 0 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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217 cmReference
Height (cab)
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287 cmReference
4WD Cab Weight
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7106 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
472 cmReference
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Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
70Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
960Reference
900Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
New Holland Backhoe
Backhoe type
New Holland Xtra-Vator II BackhoeReference
New Holland HED BackhoeReference
Transport height
398 cmReference
381 cmReference
Digging depth
472 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
469 cmReference
436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
434 cmReference
396 cmReference
Reach from pivot
594 cmReference
518 cmReference
Loading height
386 cmReference
365 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
160°Reference
204°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5533 kgReference
5711 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3488 kgReference
3767 kgReference
New Holland Xtra-Vator II Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
472 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
591 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
469 cmReference
452 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
586 cmReference
556 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
436 cmReference
414 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
561 cmReference
523 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
594 cmReference
530 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
703 cmReference
627 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
386 cmReference
375 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
459 cmReference
441 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5266 kgReference
5711 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5266 kgReference
5711 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3329 kgReference
3521 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2363 kgReference
2556 kgReference
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.