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John Deere
485A
Compact Tractors Attachments

John Deere 485A

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Operator comfort features

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.

Close-up of a backhoe's external operator station levers and protective bar
Seamless Tractor Backhoe Hookup

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.

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
Powerful Swing

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.

Close-up of a 485 backhoe's twin double-acting hydraulic cylinders and connection point to swing frame
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Backhoe

Swing Arc170 degree (angle)150 degree (angle)150 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Bucket Rotation180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Boom Lift Capacity372 kg129 kg
285 lb
116 kg
256 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
Boom Lift Capacity820 lb.129 kg
285 lb
116 kg
256 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force10893 N5280 N
538 kg
1187 lb
6681 N
1502 lb
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force2449 lbf5280 N
538 kg
1187 lb
6681 N
1502 lb
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force16689 N956 N
924 kg
2036 lb
11,005 N
2474 lb
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force3752 lbf956 N
924 kg
2036 lb
11,005 N
2474 lb
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure17580 kPa2370 psi2250 psi
17580 kPa
2250 psi
17580 kPa
Bucket Control Main Relief Valve Pressure2250 psi2370 psi2250 psi
17580 kPa
2250 psi
17580 kPa

Dimensions

Digging Depth2.59 m1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
2.13 m/min
7 ft, 0 in.
94 in.
2.38 m
103 in.
2.61 m
9 ft, 4 in.
Digging Depth8.5 ft1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
2.13 m/min
7 ft, 0 in.
94 in.
2.38 m
103 in.
2.61 m
9 ft, 4 in.
Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)2 m1.5 m
5 ft
1.74 m
6 ft, 1 in.
68 in.
1.72 m
78 in.
1.98 m
8 ft
2.4 m
2 in.
Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)6.58 ft1.5 m
5 ft
1.74 m
6 ft, 1 in.
68 in.
1.72 m
78 in.
1.98 m
8 ft
2.4 m
2 in.
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot3.55 m2.6 m
8 ft, 8 in.
3 m
9 ft, 9 in.
129 in.
3.27 m
140 in.
3.55 m
12 ft
3.9 m
11 in.
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot11.65 ft2.6 m
8 ft, 8 in.
3 m
9 ft, 9 in.
129 in.
3.27 m
140 in.
3.55 m
12 ft
3.9 m
11 in.
Transport Height2.33 m1.7 m
6 ft, 6 in.
1.92 m
6 ft, 3 in.
85 in.
2.16 m
91 in.
2.31 m
8 ft
2.6 m
8 in.
Transport Height7.64 ft1.7 m
6 ft, 6 in.
1.92 m
6 ft, 3 in.
85 in.
2.16 m
91 in.
2.31 m
8 ft
2.6 m
8 in.
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)1.29 m0.8 m
2 ft, 9 in.
1.13 m
3 ft, 7 in.
44 in.
1.11 m
51 in.
1.11 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)4.23 ft0.8 m
2 ft, 9 in.
1.13 m
3 ft, 7 in.
44 in.
1.11 m
51 in.
1.11 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Transport Overhang1.34 m0.9 m
3 ft, 1 in.
1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
48 in.
1.22 m
48 in.
1.29 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Transport Overhang4.4 ft0.9 m
3 ft, 1 in.
1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
48 in.
1.22 m
48 in.
1.29 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Undercut48 cm0.4 m
1 ft, 5 in.
43 cm
17 in.
17.5 in.
0.44 m
19 in.
.48 m
1 ft
335 mm
10 in.
Undercut19 in.0.4 m
1 ft, 5 in.
43 cm
17 in.
17.5 in.
0.44 m
19 in.
.48 m
1 ft
335 mm
10 in.
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up1.32 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up4.33 ft
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down2.41 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down7.91 ft

Weight

Weight With Frame Adapter and 24-in. Bucket651 kg
Weight With Frame Adapter and 24-in. Bucket1435 lb.

Bucket

Bucket Widths22.8, 30.5, 40.6, 45.7, 50.8, 61 cm0.2 m (8 in.)
0.3 m (12 in.)
0.4 m (16 in.)
203.2 mm (8 in.)
304.8 mm (12 in.)
406.4 mm (16 in.)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in. heavy duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in heavy-duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
14 in.
18 in.
24 in.
36 in.
40 in.
Bucket Widths9, 12, 16, 18, 20, 24 in.0.2 m (8 in.)
0.3 m (12 in.)
0.4 m (16 in.)
203.2 mm (8 in.)
304.8 mm (12 in.)
406.4 mm (16 in.)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in. heavy duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
9 in. (228 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)
16 in. (406 mm)
18 in heavy-duty (457 mm)
20 in. (508 mm)
24 in. (610 mm)
14 in.
18 in.
24 in.
36 in.
40 in.
Shipping Weight22.2 cm (9 in.): 32 kg (70 lb); 30.5 cm (12 in.): 37 kg (82 lb); 40.6 cm (16 in.): 42 kg (92 lb); 45.7 cm (18 in.) heavy duty: 48 kg (106 lb); 50.8 cm (20 in.): 48 kg (106 lb); 61 cm (24 in.): 54 kg (120 lb)