The 485 Backhoe has the following quality operating characteristics:

• Valve spools with machined metering grooves allow smooth operation and exact control of multiple functions
• Excellent feathering capabilities
• Buckets available in 12-, 18-, and 24-in. widths
• Heavy-duty buckets from the 49 Backhoe can also be used – available in 14-, 18-, 24-, 36-, and 40-in. widths

Operator station

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

• The controls for the backhoe stabilizers are located on the control tower, which allows easier access to the operator station
• A curved power boom gives the operator a better view of the digging area
• The transport lock system allows the swing and boom to be locked simultaneously without leaving the seat
• The backhoe features an improved seat-locking mechanism to keep the seat out of the way when the backhoe is not in use
• Sturdy grab handle on the control tower ensures ease of ingress/egress
• Backhoe step for mounting/dismounting is located on the cylinder and painted green for easier spotting during ingress/egress Streamlined control valve and console—no straddling of hydraulic valve with your knees.
• Low-mounted valve that allows knee and legroom and keeps heat generated within the valve stack down and away from the operator
• Low noise level due to a low-mounted hydraulic valve
• Two-lever control to operate boom lift, swing dipperstick, and position bucket
• Walk-through operator area for easy ingress/egress and maximum comfort
• Large footrest that is also perforated to allow debris to pass through
• Direct linkage of control levers to valves provides better feel than cables
• User-friendly controls
• Backhoe seat is adjustable both vertically and horizontally
• Closed boom and dipper give added strength to backhoe
• Folding rollover protective structure (ROPS) is required on all tractors using the backhoe

Platform is easy to remove for service

• Platform is easy to remove for service and to gain access to the valve; the grab handle can be used to lift the entire valve assembly of the backhoe without removing or adjusting control linkages
• Efficient hose routing for better serviceability
• Removal of seat post to access valve requires removal of only one bolt
• Simple design for improved access to hydraulic couplers for attaching and detaching
• Externally mounted boom cylinder provides improved serviceability
• The 485 Backhoe features an improved angle of departure of 20 degrees; allows the tractor-mounted backhoe to be loaded onto a trailer more easily, with less need to worry about whether the backhoe bucket will drag the ground as the tractor is driven onto the trailer

Replaceable bushings

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

• Mainframe bushings
• Swing frame bushing

Quik-Tatch subframe mounting system

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

• Vertical or side-to-side movement is virtually eliminated, providing more stability. The design of the mainframe also positions the entire backhoe close to the tractor. Operators are also able to benefit from the total weight transfer between the backhoe stabilizers and loader bucket.
• The tractor chassis is protected because the mainframe integrates the tractor and backhoe combination together as one.
• Improved quick-coupler hydraulic connection.