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New Holland 655E vs New Holland LB85
Verdict: New Holland 655E vs New Holland LB85
The New Holland 655E and the New Holland LB85 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland LB85 leads on rated power with 92 hp against 90 hp. New Holland 655E is the lighter machine (14,241 kg vs 15,130 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland LB85 is the newer design (1999 vs 1996). In short: choose the New Holland LB85 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
92 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
New HollandReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanicalReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
67.1 kWReference
68.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
66.4 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
66.4 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
67.1 kWReference
68.6 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
355.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
23.8 LReference
24.0 LReference
Engine
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63.4 kWReference
Power
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63.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
127.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
137.0 LReference
137.0 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
137.0 LReference
137.0 LReference
Pressure
196.5 barReference
210.0 barReference
Pump flow
143.8 lpmReference
151.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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Weight
14241 to 16005 poundsReference
15130 to 15800 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
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Rear tire
19.5Lx24Reference
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Industrial front
10.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9x28Reference
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Length
718 cmReference
568 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
227 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
284 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
398 cmReference
395 cmReference
2WD ROPS Weight
6459 kgReference
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4WD Cab extendable Weight
7259 kgReference
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Ground clearance
48 cmReference
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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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294 cmReference
ROPS Weight
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6862 kgReference
Cab Weight
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7166 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
472 cmReference
460 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
70Reference
70Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
960Reference
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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
395 cmReference
Digging depth
472 cmReference
460 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
469 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
434 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
594 cmReference
552 cmReference
Loading height
386 cmReference
374 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
160°Reference
204°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
5533 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
3488 kgReference
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New Holland Xtra-Vator II Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
472 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
591 cmReference
581 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
469 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
586 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
436 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
561 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
594 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
703 cmReference
664 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
386 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
459 cmReference
449 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5266 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
5266 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3329 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2363 kgReference
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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.