The EarthForce EF-5 is a backhoe loader rated at 56 hp — putting it around the middle of its class for power. This model was manufactured from 1995 to 2001. Power comes from a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through four-wheel drive with a hydrostatic transmission. Listed weight is 4231 kg, and it is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. See the table below for complete UK and US figures with sourcing.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
56 hp
Weight
4231 kg
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
45 rows
Recorded power
56 hp
Recorded weight
4231 kg
Transmissions
hydrostatic
Production years
1995-2001
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerEarthForceReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Built in Dobris, Czech RepublicReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Power four-wheel steeringReference
ROPS/FOPS. Cab optional with available heater.Reference
Engine
Kubota 2.0L 4-cyl dieselReference
Engine41.8 kWReference
Kubota V2003TReference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 92 mmReference
Power41.8 kWReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Transmission
hydrostaticReference
TypehydrostaticReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel95.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system85.2 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity85.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase193 cmReference
Weight4231 kgReference
Front tire12/75-18Reference
Rear tire12/75-18Reference
Industrial front12/75-18Reference
Industrial rear12/75-18Reference
Length579 cmReference
Height (ROPS)248 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth337 cmReference
Dump angle190 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
EarthForce Backhoe
Backhoe typeEarthForce BackhoeReference
Bucket width55 cmReference
Digging depth337 cmReference
Reach from pivot452 cmReference
Loading height325 cmReference
Bucket force3399 kgReference
Dipperstick force1874 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
