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John Deere Backhoes for Compact and Utility TractorsBackhoe
The 485 Backhoe has the following quality operating characteristics:


The exclusive rockshaft assist (RSA) mounting system (patent pending) makes hooking up the backhoe simple and quick.
To attach:
To detach:

The controls on the 485 Backhoe operator console are arranged for optimal comfort, especially important for workdays.

The backhoe's mainframe fits into rear mounting brackets installed on the tractor. This provides the following important features:

Replaceable and greaseable bushings are provided at key pivot points throughout the backhoe. This increases longevity.

The boom and dipper are designed with the strength to handle the large loads put on these powerful backhoes.
The boom cylinder is run externally on the 485 Backhoe. This provides better serviceability.

The 485 Backhoe features twin hydraulic cylinders to control the swing.

Flip-over pads made of cast ductile iron allow a quick and easy conversion between field and street usage.


Rubber stabilizer pads are available as an attachment. The pads are popular when operating the backhoe on hard surfaces.

Adjustable seat pivots up and locks automatically when not in use.
Low-profile console allows an unobstructed view of the working area.

Two-lever control is used for boom lift, swing, dipperstick, and bucket.
Improved grab handle located on control tower and large footrests with non-slip surfaces are provided.
Swing and boom lock pins have been eliminated; can be locked simultaneously without leaving the seat.

Backhoe step for mounting and dismounting is painted green for easy spotting during ingress/egress.
To assist in moving the tractor unit during trenching operations, a unique repositioning creeper drive was developed for the 4520 and 4720 Tractors when operating the 485 Backhoe. This drive system allows the operator to move the tractor forward or backward at a slow speed and adjust the engine speed when in the backhoe operating position.


The repositioning creeper drive control is located at the rear of the right fender console, just to the left of the operator when in the backhoe operating position. Controls include motion direction buttons and engine speed control buttons. The motion alarm sounds as soon as motion is initiated.
The operator must be seated in the backhoe operating position for the drive system to activate.
| Digging depth | 2.67 m 8 ft, 9 in. |
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| SAE dipperstick digging force | 10830 N 2435 lb |
| SAE bucket digging force | 16590 N 3730 lb |
| Swing arc | 180 degree (angle) |
| Boom lift capacity | 372 kg 820 lb |
| Transport height | 2.29 m 7 ft, 6 in. |
| Stabilizers spread width, up | 1.37 m 4 ft, 6 in. |
| Stabilizers spread width, down | 2.51 m 8 ft, 3 in. |
| Bucket widths | 305 mm (12 in.) 457 mm (18 in.) 610 mm (24 in.) 914 mm (36 in.) |
| Total weight | - |
| Swing arc | 180 degree (angle) |
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| Bucket rotation | 180 degree (angle) |
| Boom lift capacity | 372 kg 820 lb |
| SAE dipperstick digging force | 10830 N 2435 lb |
| SAE bucket digging force | 16590 N 3730 lb |
| Angle of departure | - |
| Hydraulic relief setting | - |
| Bucket control main relief valve pressure | 17580 kPa 2250 psi |
| Digging depth | 2.67 m 8 ft, 9 in. |
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| Loading height (bucket at 60 degrees) | 2.24 m 7 ft, 4 in. |
| Reach from center line of swing pivot | 3.61 m 11 ft, 10 in. |
| Transport height | 2.29 m 7 ft, 6 in. |
| Loading reach (bucket at 60 degrees) | 1.17 m 3 ft, 10 in. |
| Transport overhang | 1.32 m 4 ft, 4 in. |
| Undercut | 0.56 m 1 ft, 10 in. |
| Stabilizer type | Stabilizers spread width, up 1.37 m 4 ft 6 in. Stabilizers spread width, down 2.51 m 8 ft 3 in. |
| Total | - |
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| With RSA side plate kit and 20-in. bucket | - |
| With frame adapter and 24-in. bucket | - |
| With medium frame adapter and 24-in. bucket | 644 kg 1420 lb |
| With large frame adapter and 24-in. bucket | 622 kg 1460 lb |
| With 0.4-m (16-in.) bucket | - |
| Bucket widths | Shipping weight 305 mm (12 in.) - 37 kg (82 lb) 457 mm (18 in.) - 50 kg (111 lb) 610 mm (24 in.) - 53 kg (117 lb) 914 mm (36 in.) - 70 kg (154 lb) 305 mm (12 in.) 457 mm (18 in.) 610 mm (24 in.) 914 mm (36 in.) |
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| Date collected | - |
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