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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

A 7,265 kg backhoe loader built for excavation, loading, and general contractor work, the New Holland LB85 combines 63.01 kilowatt gross power with a 4.48 m backhoe digging depth and strong hydraulic flow for steady day-to-day site performance. With its NG Genises 450/NB engine, 1.07 cu m bucket, 2,100.04 kg lifting capacity, and Powershuttle transmission, it is suited for trenching, road repairs, utility work, and mixed site duties where digging reach and practical all-round usability matter more than specialist setup.

Gross power 63.01 kilowatt

Backhoe digging depth 4.48 m

Backhoe reach from swivel 5.55 m

Backhoe dump height 3.78 m

Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m

Lifting capacity 2,100.04 kg

Hydraulic pump flow 151.02 lpm

Powershuttle transmission

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 210,000

Starting from

AED 130,000

New 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

Reviewed by Mohammed E. on April 26, 2026

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.

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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 %

Pros
Hydraulic response feels quick for trenching and backfilling work.
Cons
Buying condition matters a lot with machines in this age bracket.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
1999

New holland LB85 similar models

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New holland LB85
Terex 860 Elite
Terex 880 Elite
General
Backhoe digging depth 4.48 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m
Backhoe digging depth 4.45 m
Backhoe dump height 3.78 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height -
Bucket capacity 1.07 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.22 cu m
Bucket digging force 5,739.04 kg
Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg
Bucket digging force 5,260.05 kg
Bucket width 227 cm
Bucket width 238 cm
Bucket width 238 cm
Engine model NG Genises 450/NB
Engine model 1104C-44T
Engine model 1104C-44T
Loader dump height 3.54 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Lifting capacity 2,100.04 kg
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity -
Max speed forward 38.95 kph
Max speed forward 41.04 kph
Max speed forward 41.04 kph
Operating weight 7,265 kg
Operating weight 7,514 kg
Operating weight 7,514 kg
Transmission type Powershuttle
Transmission type full powershift
Transmission type full powershift
Displacement -
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Displacement 4,408.13 cu cm
Loader dump reach -
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Loader dump reach 0.67 m
Max torque -
Max torque 413.52 Nm
Max torque 413.52 Nm
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Wheelbase -
Wheelbase 2.13 m
Wheelbase 2.13 m
Years 1999-2003
Years 2001-2013
Years 2004-2013
Market Average AED 210,000
Market Average AED 141,000
Market Average AED 162,000
Price AED 130,000
Price AED 122,000
Price AED 115,000
Backhoe
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.55 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.73 m
Engine
Gross power 63.01 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Gross power 74.57 kw
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 75 Amh
Net power -
Net power 70.1 kw
Net power 70.1 kw
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,400 rpm
Service refill capacities
Hydraulic fluid cap 128.31 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 143.07 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 12.87 liter
Fuel cap -
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Fuel cap 130.2 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.79 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Transmission fluid cap 23.09 liter
Transmission
Max speed reverse 38.95 kph
Max speed reverse 41.2 kph
Max speed reverse 41.2 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 151.02 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump flow cap 160.11 lpm
Pump type Gear pump
Pump type Tandem gear
Pump type Tandem gear
Relief valve pressure 210 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Relief valve pressure 224.08 bar
Dimensions
Overall Length 5.7 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Length 7.35 m
Overall Width 2.29 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Overall Width 2.32 m
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Ground clearance 0.46 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Height - top of cab 2.77 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius 3.96 m
Turning radius 3.96 m
Loader
Breakout force -
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Breakout force 5,575.11 kg
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
Loader digging depth 12.45 cm
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Operating specifications
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 4.57 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.57 m
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 7.04 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.04 m
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) -
Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20
Front tires size (2WD) 16/70x20
Rear tires size -
Rear tires size 18.4x26
Rear tires size 18.4x26

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