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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

A 7,460 kg backhoe loader built for excavation, trenching, loading, and general contractor work, the Manitou MLB6 combines 74.57 kilowatt gross power with a 5 m backhoe digging depth and strong hydraulic performance. With its 1104C44 T engine, 7.19 m backhoe reach from swivel, 2,100.04 kg lifting capacity, and torque converter transmission, it is suited for roadworks, utility installation, backfilling, and mixed site duties where digging reach, usable lifting ability, and all-round versatility are equally important.

Operating weight 7,460 kg

Gross power 74.57 kilowatt

Backhoe digging depth 5 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 7.19 m

Backhoe dump height 3.81 m

Lifting capacity 2,100.04 kg

Loader dump height 5.24 m

Hydraulic pump flow 184.33 lpm

Fuel tank capacity 150.26 liters

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 200,000

Starting from

AED 120,000

Manitou 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

Number of reverse gears

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

Reviewed by Jed H. on April 27, 2026

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.

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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 %

Pros

Digging reach is very useful on utility trenches and deeper site cuts.

Cons

Condition and upkeep still matter a lot on used machines.

Submitted by on Apr 27, 2026 / Manitou MLB6 Backhoe loaders / Purchased on Jun, 2016

performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Pros

Good balance between digging performance and loader usefulness on mixed jobs.

Cons

Not the right fit for buyers wanting a heavier machine for tougher front-end loading.

Submitted by on Apr 27, 2026 / Manitou MLB6 Backhoe loaders / Purchased on May, 2020

performance

5.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

4.0

features

5.0

Valuation

Last 12 month

2007

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Highlight differences

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MST M544

General

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 -

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

Wheelbase

Wheelbase -

Wheelbase 2.19 m

Wheelbase 2.29 m

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity -

Bucket capacity 1.15 cu 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

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

Service refill capacities

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 8.71 liter

Rear axle fluid capacity

Rear axle fluid capacity -

Rear axle fluid capacity 13.25 liter

Engine

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

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 2,200 rpm

Torque measured @

Torque measured @ -

Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm

Torque measured @ 1,350 rpm

Transmission

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 reverse gears

Number of reverse gears 4

Hydraulic system

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

Dimensions

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

Turning radius

Turning radius -

Turning radius 5.27 m

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap -

Engine oil cap 14 liter

Engine oil cap 8.33 liter

Operating specifications

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 -

Tires

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

Loader digging depth

Loader digging depth -

Loader digging depth 10.16 cm

Loader digging depth 15.24 cm

Breakout force

Breakout force -

Breakout force 7,789.96 kg

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