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1995-2002
4.72 m Backhoe digging depth
28.01 liter Fuel cap
336.24 Nm Max torque
66.37 kw Net power
7.19 m Overall Length
2.29 m Overall Width

A classic mid-size backhoe loader built for excavation and utility work, the New Holland 655E combines 66.37 kilowatt net power with a 4.72 m digging depth and strong hydraulic capability. Powered by a 4-cylinder BSD 450 diesel engine, it supports trenching, loading, and general construction tasks while maintaining reliable performance on mixed terrain.

Net engine power 66.37 kilowatt

Maximum torque 336 Nm

Backhoe digging depth 4.72 m

Loader breakout force 5,851 kg

Loader dump height 2.71 m

Operating weight 7,259 kg

Powershuttle transmission for smooth directional changes

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Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 160,000

Starting from

AED 95,000

New holland 655E Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

70 Amh

Bore

11.43 cm

Displacement

5001.34 cu cm

Engine make

New Holland

Gross power

67.11 kw

Max torque

336.24 Nm

Net power

66.37 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Stroke

12.7 cm

Torque measured @

1,400 rpm

Backhoe

Backhoe digging depth

4.72 m

Backhoe dump height

3.87 m

Backhoe reach from swivel

5.94 m

Loader

Breakout force

5851.35 kg

Loader dump height

2.71 m

Loader dump reach

0.79 m

Attachments

Bucket digging force

5266.21 kg

General

Bucket width

223 cm

Engine model

BSD 450

Max speed forward

32.35 kph

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

7,259 kg

Transmission type

Powershuttle

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

23.85 liter

Fuel cap

28.01 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

137.02 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

17.03 liter

Operating specifications

Extended backhoe digging depth

5.91 m

Extended backhoe dump height

4.6 m

Extended backhoe reach from swivel

7.04 m

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

11L-16

Rear tires size

19.5Lx24

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.49 m

Height - top of cab

2.87 m

Overall Length

7.19 m

Overall Width

2.29 m

Wheelbase

2.19 m

Transmission

Max speed reverse

40.23 kph

Number of forward gears

4

Number of reverse gears

4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

143.83 lpm

Pump type

Open center

Relief valve pressure

196.5 bar

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New holland 655E expert review

Reviewed by Raul M. on March 9, 2026

Overview

The New Holland 655E (1995–2002) is a mid-size backhoe loader built for excavation, trenching, and material handling. Powered by a BSD 450 diesel engine producing 66.37 kilowatt net power, it delivers dependable digging capability with a 4.72 m digging depth.

Expert rating: 3 stars

Pros Strong digging depth and solid loader breakout force for construction work.
Cons Older design and less modern operator comfort compared to newer machines.

Performance & Efficiency

The BSD 450 diesel engine produces 336 Nm of torque, supporting steady excavation performance and efficient loader operation for trenching and grading work.

In Comparison

Cat 426: Durable machine with balanced excavation capability.
Case 780: Comparable loader power and digging performance.
New Holland 655E: Reliable backhoe loader suited for utility and construction tasks.

Final Verdict

Rated 3 stars, the New Holland 655E offers dependable excavation capability within the AED 95,000–160,000 range.

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New holland 655E owner rating

New holland 655E Backhoe loaders [1995-2002]

1995-2002

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

4.3

features

4.7

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Deep digging reach makes it effective for trenching and utility installation.
Cons
Older cab layout lacks the comfort and visibility of modern backhoe loaders.
performance

4.0

comfort

4.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

5.0

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New holland 655E similar models

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New holland 655E
655E
Cat 426F2
426F2
Case 780
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 70 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 95 Amh
Bore 11.43 cm
Bore 105 cm
Bore 11.94 cm
Displacement 5,001.34 cu cm
Displacement 4,400 cu cm
Displacement 5,506.07 cu cm
Engine make New Holland
Engine make -
Engine make Case
Gross power 67.11 kw
Gross power 68.5 kw
Gross power 89.49 kw
Max torque 336.24 Nm
Max torque 394 Nm
Max torque 386.4 Nm
Net power 66.37 kw
Net power 66 kw
Net power 82.77 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke 12.7 cm
Stroke 127 cm
Stroke 12.7 cm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 2,200 rpm
Aspiration -
Aspiration Mechanical turbocharged
Aspiration -
Emissions -
Emissions Tier 2
Emissions -
Torque rise -
Torque rise 38 %
Torque rise -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Years 1995-2002
Years 1987-2025
Years 1988-2015
Market Average AED 160,000
Market Average AED 240,000
Market Average AED 650,000
Price AED 95,000
Price AED 95,000
Price AED 280,000
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 4.72 m
Backhoe digging depth 4,100 mm
Backhoe digging depth 5.61 m
Backhoe dump height 3.87 m
Backhoe dump height 4,000 mm
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.94 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5,600 mm
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.89 m
Backhoe dump reach -
Backhoe dump reach 1,400 mm
Backhoe dump reach -
Bucket rotation -
Bucket rotation 205 º
Bucket rotation -
Loader
Breakout force 5,851.35 kg
Breakout force 54.45 kN
Breakout force 7,257.49 kg
Loader dump height 2.71 m
Loader dump height 2,700 mm
Loader dump height 2.71 m
Loader dump reach 0.79 m
Loader dump reach 900 mm
Loader dump reach 1.74 m
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 88 mm
Loader digging depth -
Attachments
Bucket digging force 5,266.21 kg
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 6,047.3 kg
General
Bucket width 223 cm
Bucket width 240 mm
Bucket width 241 cm
Engine model BSD 450
Engine model CAT 3054C
Engine model A336 BDT
Max speed forward 32.35 kph
Max speed forward 40 kph
Max speed forward 28 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 24 V
Operating weight 7,259 kg
Operating weight 11,000 kg
Operating weight 7,711 kg
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type Powershuttle 4x4
Transmission type Full powershift
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 1.03 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 3,728 kg
Lifting capacity -
Tire size -
Tire size (F) 12.5/80-18 SGL , (R) 16.9-28c
Tire size -
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 23.85 liter
Cooling fluid cap 22 liter
Cooling fluid cap 24.6 liter
Fuel cap 28.01 liter
Fuel cap 160 liter
Fuel cap 132.48 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 137.02 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 106 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Front axle fluid cap -
Front axle fluid cap 11 liter
Front axle fluid cap -
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 14.5 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 15.14 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 15 liter
Transmission fluid cap 18.93 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 17.03 liter
Engine oil cap 8.8 liter
Engine oil cap 9.46 liter
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.91 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 4.7 m
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.6 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Brake system -
Brake system Fully enclosed boosted, hydraulic, multiple discs
Brake system -
Cab sound -
Cab sound 80 dBA
Cab sound -
Dump angle -
Dump angle 46 º
Dump angle -
Exterior sound -
Exterior sound 104 dBA
Exterior sound -
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 11L-16
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) 9.00 * 20 , 10PR
Rear tires size 19.5Lx24
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size 18.4 * 24 , 12PR , R4
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.49 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab -
Overall Length 7.19 m
Overall Length 5 m
Overall Length 7.5 m
Overall Width 2.29 m
Overall Width 2 m
Overall Width 2.44 m
Wheelbase 2.19 m
Wheelbase 2.2 m
Wheelbase 2.23 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 40.23 kph
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse 28 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 2
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 2
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 143.83 lpm
Pump flow cap 132 lpm
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Pump type Open center
Pump type Closed center, variable flow, axial piston
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure 196.5 bar
Relief valve pressure 250 bar
Relief valve pressure 141.34 bar

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