Manitou MLB6 Backhoe loaders tech specs
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Interior [3]
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Exterior [4]
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Attachments [3]
2007-2012
5 m Backhoe digging depth
150.26 liter Fuel cap
2,100.04 kg Lifting capacity
7,460 kg Operating weight
6.98 m Overall Length
2.5 m Overall Width
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 200,000Starting from
AED 120,000Manitou MLB6 Technical specifications
General
Backhoe digging depth
5 m
Backhoe dump height
3.81 m
Bucket digging force
6424.01 kg
Engine model
1104C44 T
Loader dump height
5.24 m
Lifting capacity
2100.04 kg
Max speed forward
25.11 kph
Operating weight
7,460 kg
Transmission type
torque converter
Backhoe
Backhoe reach from swivel
7.19 m
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap
150.26 liter
Engine
Gross power
74.57 kw
Transmission
Max speed reverse
25.11 kph
Number of forward gears
4
Number of reverse gears
4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap
184.33 lpm
Pump type
Gear pump
Dimensions
Overall Length
6.98 m
Overall Width
2.5 m
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Manitou MLB6 expert review
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Overview
The Manitou MLB6 (2007–2012) is a practical backhoe loader designed for excavation, trenching, and material handling tasks. It delivers a 5 m backhoe digging depth, a 7.19 m reach from swivel, and 74.57 kilowatt gross power, providing balanced performance across contractor and infrastructure work.
Expert rating: 5 stars
Pros
Strong digging reach and good hydraulic response for mixed site work.
Cons
Condition still matters, and it is not a heavy-class backhoe for tougher bulk-loading work.
Performance & Efficiency
The 1104C44 T engine, 184.33 lpm hydraulic pump flow, and 5 m digging depth give the MLB6 reliable performance for trenching, excavation, loading, and utility support work on active sites.
In Comparison
New Holland LB95: Practical backhoe-loader alternative with similar contractor-oriented digging and loading capability.
MST M544: Comparable machine for mixed trenching and daily site support work.
Manitou MLB6: Known for its strong digging reach and balanced all-round site versatility.
Final Verdict
Rated 5 stars, the Manitou MLB6 offers strong backhoe-loader capability within the AED 120,000–200,000 range.
Manitou MLB6 owner rating
Manitou MLB6 Backhoe loaders [2007-2012]
2007-2012
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.3
performance
4.3
comfort
4.3
fuel efficiency
4.3
safety
4.7
features
4.3
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
67 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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Highlight differences
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Backhoe digging depth
Backhoe digging depth 5 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.6 m
Backhoe digging depth 5.43 m
Backhoe dump height
Backhoe dump height 3.81 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height 3.66 m
Bucket digging force
Bucket digging force 6,424.01 kg
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 4,790.03 kg
Engine model
Engine model 1104C44 T
Engine model CNH F4GE0454C*D
Engine model 1104C-44T
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 5.24 m
Loader dump height 4.48 m
Loader dump height 2.62 m
Lifting capacity
Lifting capacity 2,100.04 kg
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity -
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 25.11 kph
Max speed forward 38.95 kph
Max speed forward 42 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 7,460 kg
Operating weight 8,500 kg
Operating weight 8,750 kg
Transmission type
Transmission type torque converter
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type Auto Powershift, low speed gearbox
Displacement
Displacement -
Displacement 4,501.54 cu cm
Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 0.73 m
Loader dump reach 0.98 m
Max torque
Max torque -
Max torque 294.07 Nm
Max torque 415.01 Nm
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Wheelbase
Wheelbase -
Wheelbase 2.19 m
Wheelbase 2.29 m
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m
Turning radius
Turning radius -
Turning radius -
Turning radius 5.27 m
Years
Years 2007-2012
Years 2004-2009
Years 2007-2026
Market Average
Market Average AED 200,000
Market Average AED 250,000
Market Average AED 210,000
Price
Price AED 120,000
Price AED 165,000
Price AED 130,000
Backhoe reach from swivel
Backhoe reach from swivel 7.19 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.88 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.8 m
Fuel cap
Fuel cap 150.26 liter
Fuel cap 135.12 liter
Fuel cap 105.22 liter
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 24.22 liter
Cooling fluid cap 26.12 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 118.09 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 152.16 liter
Transmission fluid cap
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 18.17 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Front axle fluid capacity
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 8.71 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 13.25 liter
Gross power
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power -
Gross power 73.83 kw
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 70 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 65 Amh
Aspiration
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Net power
Net power -
Net power 70.84 kw
Net power -
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Torque measured @
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,350 rpm
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 25.11 kph
Max speed reverse 46.51 kph
Max speed reverse -
Number of forward gears
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Pump flow cap
Pump flow cap 184.33 lpm
Pump flow cap 151.02 lpm
Pump flow cap 155.19 lpm
Pump type
Pump type Gear pump
Pump type Load Sensing / Flow Compensation
Pump type Helical gear constant mesh type
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 210 bar
Relief valve pressure 250 bar
Overall Length
Overall Length 6.98 m
Overall Length 5.7 m
Overall Length 5.67 m
Overall Width
Overall Width 2.5 m
Overall Width 2.44 m
Overall Width 2.41 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.9 m
Height - top of cab 3.05 m
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 14 liter
Engine oil cap 8.33 liter
Extended backhoe digging depth
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe dump height
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 6.49 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.33 m
Extended backhoe dump reach
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.32 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.98 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Front tires size (2WD)
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) 12.5 / 70 (10 Ply)
Front tires size (2WD) 16.9 x 14x28, 12 ply
Rear tires size
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size 18.4 / 26
Rear tires size 16.9 x 14x28, 12 ply
Loader digging depth
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 10.16 cm
Loader digging depth 15.24 cm
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force -
Breakout force 7,789.96 kg
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