John Deere 485

Tractors

Backhoes

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Key Features

Exclusive Rockshaft Assist (RSA) Mounting System Provides Quick and Simple Hookup
Unique 4-Point Quick-Attach System Allows Installation from the Seat
RSA Design Positions the Backhoe Closer to the Tractor
Controls on the Operator Console are Arranged for Optimal Comfort

Features

<div class="accordion-wrap"><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Seamless Tractor Backhoe Hookup</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>The backhoe features a unique 4-point quick-attach system, making attachment and detachment with the tractor seamless. This system, with rockshaft assist, positions the backhoe closer to the tractor, facilitating a simple and tool-free hookup process from the operator’s seat.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/azmwj7zkai/png/R4D038756.png" alt="Side view of an operator standing beside a tractor's rear wheel with a 485A backhoe hookup on the back, extended and resting on grass" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Powerful Swing</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>This backhoe is equipped with a twin double-acting cylinder swing system for precise control. Directly coupled swing cylinders provide substantial torque for backfilling, while the compact swing system design ensures close coupling to the tractor for enhanced stability.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/hmx83xonyp/png/448baca1.png" alt="Close-up of a 485 backhoe's twin double-acting hydraulic cylinders and connection point to swing frame" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div><div class="accordion2_component"><div class="accordion2_top"><div class="text-size-medium text-weight-bold">Operator comfort features</div><div class="accordion2_icon w-embed"><svg width="100%" height="100%" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path d="M25.3333 15.667V16.3336C25.3333 16.7018 25.0349 17.0003 24.6667 17.0003H17V24.667C17 25.0351 16.7015 25.3336 16.3333 25.3336H15.6667C15.2985 25.3336 15 25.0351 15 24.667V17.0003H7.3333C6.96511 17.0003 6.66663 16.7018 6.66663 16.3336V15.667C6.66663 15.2988 6.96511 15.0003 7.3333 15.0003H15V7.33365C15 6.96546 15.2985 6.66699 15.6667 6.66699H16.3333C16.7015 6.66699 17 6.96546 17 7.33365V15.0003H24.6667C25.0349 15.0003 25.3333 15.2988 25.3333 15.667Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></div></div><div style="width: 1118px; height: 0px;" class="accordion2_bottom"><div class="margin-bottom margin-small"><div><p>The backhoe places emphasis on operator comfort, with controls arranged for ease of use during long workdays. The curved power boom improves visibility of the digging area, and the transport lock system allows secure locking of the swing and boom without leaving the seat.</p><img src="https://johndeere.widen.net/content/xztwlgzakc/png/448baa15.png" alt="Close-up of a backhoe's external operator station levers and protective bar" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div>

Specifications

<div class="compare-table-wrap" data-base-model-id="main-518282"><div class="compare-top"><div class="compare-top-left"><div class="compare-top-title">Specs & Compare</div><div class="compare-top-subtitle">Select up to 4 models to compare specifications</div></div><div class="compare-top-models"><div class="cm-card" data-model-id="main-518282"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">485</div><div class="cm-name">Backhoe</div></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-5641"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">260 (Model year 2019)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-5641" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-5642"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">375 (Model year 2019)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-5642" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="cm-card h" data-model-id="rm-5643"><div class="cm-brand">John Deere</div><div class="cm-number">46 (Model year 2019)</div><button type="button" class="compare-remove compare-remove-card" data-model-id="rm-5643" aria-label="Remove model">×</button></div><div class="compare-add-card"><div class="compare-add-label">ADD MODEL</div><select class="compare-select" data-max="4"><option value="">--Please Select--</option><option value="5641">John Deere - 260 (Model year 2019)</option><option value="5642">John Deere - 375 (Model year 2019)</option><option value="5643">John Deere - 46 (Model year 2019)</option></select></div></div></div><table class="compare-table"><colgroup><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"><col class="compare-col-spec"></colgroup><thead><tr class="compare-meta-row"><th></th><th data-model-id="main-518282"></th><th data-model-id="rm-5641"></th><th data-model-id="rm-5642"></th><th data-model-id="rm-5643"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Backhoe</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Boom Lift Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">820 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">129 kg<br/>285 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">270 kg<br/>595 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">158 kg<br/>348 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Boom Lift Capacity</td><td class="cc cc-model">372 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h">129 kg<br/>285 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">270 kg<br/>595 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">158 kg<br/>348 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure</td><td class="cc cc-model">2250 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">15510 kPa<br/>2250 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">15510 kPa<br/>2250 psi</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure</td><td class="cc cc-model">17580 kPa</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h">15510 kPa<br/>2250 psi</td><td class="cc cc-model h">15510 kPa<br/>2250 psi</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Rotation</td><td class="cc cc-model">180 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">180 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">180 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">180 degree (angle)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">SAE Bucket Digging Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">3730 lbf</td><td class="cc cc-model h">9056 N<br/>924 kg<br/>2036 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">12880 N<br/>2840 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">10900 N<br/>2450 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">SAE Bucket Digging Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">16590 N</td><td class="cc cc-model h">9056 N<br/>924 kg<br/>2036 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">12880 N<br/>2840 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">10900 N<br/>2450 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">SAE Dipperstick Digging Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">2435 lbf</td><td class="cc cc-model h">5280 N<br/>538 kg<br/>1187</td><td class="cc cc-model h">9090 N<br/>2005 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">5560 N<br/>1250 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">SAE Dipperstick Digging Force</td><td class="cc cc-model">10830 N</td><td class="cc cc-model h">5280 N<br/>538 kg<br/>1187</td><td class="cc cc-model h">9090 N<br/>2005 lb</td><td class="cc cc-model h">5560 N<br/>1250 lb</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Swing Arc</td><td class="cc cc-model">180 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">150 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">180 degree (angle)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">180 degree (angle)</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Bucket</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Widths</td><td class="cc cc-model">12, 18, 24, 36 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.2 m (8 in.)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">229 mm (9 in.)<br/>330 mm (13 in.)<br/>406 mm (16 in.)<br/>508 mm (20 in.)<br/>610 mm (24 in.)<br/>914 mm (36 in.)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">230 mm (9 in.)<br/>330 mm (13 in.)<br/>405 mm (13 in.)<br/>508 mm (20 in.)<br/>610 mm (24 in.)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Bucket Widths</td><td class="cc cc-model">30.5, 45.7, 61, 91.4 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.2 m (8 in.)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">229 mm (9 in.)<br/>330 mm (13 in.)<br/>406 mm (16 in.)<br/>508 mm (20 in.)<br/>610 mm (24 in.)<br/>914 mm (36 in.)</td><td class="cc cc-model h">230 mm (9 in.)<br/>330 mm (13 in.)<br/>405 mm (13 in.)<br/>508 mm (20 in.)<br/>610 mm (24 in.)</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Shipping Weight</td><td class="cc cc-model">30.5 cm (12 in.): 37 kg (82 lb); 45.7 cm (18 in.); 50 kg (111 lb); 61 cm (24 in.); 53 kg (117 lb); 91.4 cm (36 in.): 70 kg (154 lb)</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Dimensions</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Digging Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">8.75 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.9 m<br/>6 ft, 2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.34 m<br/>7 ft, 8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.98 m<br/>6 ft, 6 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Digging Depth</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.67 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.9 m<br/>6 ft, 2 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.34 m<br/>7 ft, 8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.98 m<br/>6 ft, 6 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)</td><td class="cc cc-model">7.33 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.24 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.83 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.17 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot</td><td class="cc cc-model">11.83 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.6 m<br/>8 ft, 8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.15 m<br/>10 ft, 4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.57 m<br/>8 ft, 5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot</td><td class="cc cc-model">3.61 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.6 m<br/>8 ft, 8 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">3.15 m<br/>10 ft, 4 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.57 m<br/>8 ft, 5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Stabilizer Spread Width - Down</td><td class="cc cc-model">8.25 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Stabilizer Spread Width - Down</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.51 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Stabilizer Spread Width - Up</td><td class="cc cc-model">4.5 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Stabilizer Spread Width - Up</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.37 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">7.5 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.7 m<br/>6 ft, 6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.06 m<br/>6 ft, 9 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.5 m<br/>5 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Height</td><td class="cc cc-model">2.29 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.7 m<br/>6 ft, 6 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">2.06 m<br/>6 ft, 9 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.5 m<br/>5 ft</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Overhang</td><td class="cc cc-model">4.33 ft</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.9 m<br/>3 ft, 1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.14 m<br/>3 ft, 9 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.04 m<br/>3 ft, 5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Transport Overhang</td><td class="cc cc-model">1.32 m</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.9 m<br/>3 ft, 1 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.14 m<br/>3 ft, 9 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">1.04 m<br/>3 ft, 5 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Undercut</td><td class="cc cc-model">22 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.4 m<br/>1 ft, 5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.44 m<br/>1 ft, 5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.71 m<br/>2 ft, 4 in.</td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Undercut</td><td class="cc cc-model">56 cm</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.4 m<br/>1 ft, 5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.44 m<br/>1 ft, 5 in.</td><td class="cc cc-model h">0.71 m<br/>2 ft, 4 in.</td></tr><tr class="compare-group-row"><td class="compare-group-cell" colspan="5"><h3 class="cg-cell-h3">Weight</h3></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight With Large Frame Adapter and 24-in. Bucket</td><td class="cc cc-model">1460 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight With Large Frame Adapter and 24-in. Bucket</td><td class="cc cc-model">662 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight With Medium Frame Adapter and 24-in. Bucket</td><td class="cc cc-model">1420 lb.</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr><tr><td class="cc cc-spec">Weight With Medium Frame Adapter and 24-in. Bucket</td><td class="cc cc-model">644 kg</td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td><td class="cc cc-model h"></td></tr></tbody></table></div>