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New Holland 655E vs Volvo BL70
Verdict: New Holland 655E vs Volvo BL70
The New Holland 655E and the Volvo BL70 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. Volvo BL70 is the lighter machine (8,606 kg vs 14,241 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Volvo
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
90 hp
90 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
VolvoReference
liquid-cooledReference
Power shift from forward to reverse, synchronized shifts between gears.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanicalReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
67.1 kWReference
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Engine (net)
66.4 kWReference
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Displacement
5.0 LReference
4.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
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Power (net)
66.4 kWReference
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Power (gross)
67.1 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Pre-heating
block heaterReference
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Compression
17.5:1Reference
19:1Reference
Torque
336.3 NmReference
390.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
23.8 LReference
18.9 LReference
Engine
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67.1 kWReference
Power
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67.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
120.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
137.0 LReference
135.1 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
137.0 LReference
135.1 LReference
Pressure
196.5 barReference
249.9 barReference
Pump flow
143.8 lpmReference
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Total flow
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159.0 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
219 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
217 cmReference
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Weight
14241 to 16005 poundsReference
8606 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
12.5/80-18Reference
Rear tire
19.5Lx24Reference
19.5Lx24Reference
Industrial front
10.5/80-18 (4WD)Reference
21Lx24Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x28Reference
19.5Lx24Reference
Length
718 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
236 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
284 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
398 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Weight
6459 kgReference
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4WD Cab extendable Weight
7259 kgReference
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Ground clearance
48 cmReference
30 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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218 cmReference
Height
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368 cmReference
Operating weight
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8606 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
472 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
70Reference
95Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
960Reference
690Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
New Holland Backhoe
Backhoe type
New Holland Xtra-Vator II BackhoeReference
Volvo Extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
398 cmReference
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Digging depth
472 cmReference
546 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
678 cmReference
Loading height
386 cmReference
441 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
160°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
5533 kgReference
6031 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3488 kgReference
2903 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
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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
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Loading height (retracted stick)
386 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
459 cmReference
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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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Volvo Standard Backhoe
Volvo Extendible 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.