New holland LB85 Backhoe loaders tech specs
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Interior [1]
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Attachments [2]
1999-2003
4.48 m Backhoe digging depth
1.07 cu m Bucket capacity
2,100.04 kg Lifting capacity
7,265 kg Operating weight
5.7 m Overall Length
2.29 m Overall Width
Makana rating
Owner rating
Market average
AED 210,000Starting from
AED 130,000New holland LB85 Technical specifications
General
Backhoe digging depth
4.48 m
Backhoe dump height
3.78 m
Bucket capacity
1.07 cu m
Bucket digging force
5739.04 kg
Bucket width
227 cm
Engine model
NG Genises 450/NB
Loader dump height
3.54 m
Lifting capacity
2100.04 kg
Max speed forward
38.95 kph
Operating weight
7,265 kg
Transmission type
Powershuttle
Backhoe
Backhoe reach from swivel
5.55 m
Engine
Gross power
63.01 kw
Service refill capacities
Hydraulic fluid cap
128.31 liter
Transmission
Max speed reverse
38.95 kph
Number of forward gears
4
Number of reverse gears
4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap
151.02 lpm
Pump type
Gear pump
Relief valve pressure
210 bar
Dimensions
Overall Length
5.7 m
Overall Width
2.29 m
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New holland LB85 expert review
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Overview
The New Holland LB85 (1999–2003) is a practical backhoe loader designed for excavation, trenching, and material handling tasks. It delivers a 4.48 m backhoe digging depth, a 5.55 m reach from swivel, and a 1.07 cu m loader bucket, providing balanced performance across contractor and infrastructure work.
Expert rating: 3 stars
Pros
Good digging depth and strong hydraulic performance for mixed site work.
Cons
Value depends heavily on machine condition, and it is lighter-duty than larger backhoe classes.
Performance & Efficiency
The 63.01 kilowatt engine, 151.02 lpm gear pump, and 4.48 m digging depth give the LB85 reliable performance for trenching, excavation, loading, and routine contractor work on active sites.
In Comparison
Terex 860: Practical backhoe loader with similar contractor-oriented digging and loading capability.
Terex 880: Comparable machine for mixed trenching and daily site support work.
New Holland LB85: Known for its strong hydraulic flow and balanced all-round site versatility.
Final Verdict
Rated 3 stars, the New Holland LB85 offers practical backhoe-loader capability within the AED 130,000–210,000 range.
New holland LB85 owner rating
New holland LB85 Backhoe loaders [1999-2003]
1999-2003
Overall rating
Based on 3 ratings
4.0
performance
4.0
comfort
4.3
fuel efficiency
4.7
safety
4.0
features
4.0
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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Highlight differences
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Backhoe digging depth
Backhoe digging depth 4.48 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m
Backhoe dump height
Backhoe dump height 3.78 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height -
Bucket capacity
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket digging force
Bucket digging force 5,739.04 kg
Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg
Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg
Bucket width
Bucket width 227 cm
Bucket width 238 cm
Bucket width 238 cm
Engine model
Engine model NG Genises 450/NB
Engine model 1104C-44T
Engine model 1104C-44T
Loader dump height
Loader dump height 3.54 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Lifting capacity
Lifting capacity 2,100.04 kg
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity -
Max speed forward
Max speed forward 38.95 kph
Max speed forward 41.04 kph
Max speed forward 41.04 kph
Operating weight
Operating weight 7,265 kg
Operating weight 7,514 kg
Operating weight 7,514 kg
Transmission type
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type full powershift
Transmission type full powershift
Displacement
Displacement -
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Loader dump reach
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Max torque
Max torque -
Max torque 413.52 Nm
Max torque 413.52 Nm
Operating voltage
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Turning radius
Turning radius -
Turning radius 3.96 m
Turning radius 3.96 m
Wheelbase
Wheelbase -
Wheelbase 2.13 m
Wheelbase 2.13 m
Years
Years 1999-2003
Years 2001-2013
Years 2004-2013
Market Average
Market Average AED 210,000
Market Average AED 141,000
Market Average AED 162,000
Price
Price AED 130,000
Price AED 122,000
Price AED 115,000
Backhoe reach from swivel
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.55 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m
Gross power
Gross power 63.01 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Alternator supplied amperage
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Net power
Net power -
Net power 70.1 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Number of cylinders
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
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 @ 1,400 rpm
Hydraulic fluid cap
Hydraulic fluid cap 128.31 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Cooling fluid cap
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Fuel cap
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Transmission fluid cap
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Max speed reverse
Max speed reverse 38.95 kph
Max speed reverse 41.2 kph
Max speed reverse 41.2 kph
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 151.02 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump type
Pump type Gear pump
Pump type Tandem gear
Pump type Tandem gear
Relief valve pressure
Relief valve pressure 210 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Overall Length
Overall Length 5.7 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Width
Overall Width 2.29 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Ground clearance
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Height - top of cab
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Breakout force
Breakout force -
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Loader digging depth
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
Engine oil cap
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Extended backhoe digging depth
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.79 m
Extended backhoe dump height
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 4.57 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.57 m
Extended backhoe dump reach
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.93 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 2.93 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m
Front tires size (2WD)
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20
Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20
Rear tires size
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size 18.4x26
Rear tires size 18.4x26
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