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John Deere
BH160
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John Deere BH160

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BH160 Backhoe Performance

The BH160 Backhoe is engineered to offer best‑in‑class performance at a competitive price, validated through benchmarking against similar models. It features a durable subframe, tool‑free installation, mid‑mower compatibility, multiple bucket options, and protective control boots. Optional accessories—including stabilizer pads and mechanical or hydraulic thumbs—enhance versatility for various heavy‑lifting and trenching tasks.

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Backhoe Operator Comfort

The BH160 and BH270 Backhoes are built to maximize operator comfort throughout long workdays. A stable 3‑point stance, accessible grab handles, and a large boarding step make mounting and dismounting easier, while a high‑back seat and convenient access to stabilizers and locks enhance ease of use. Non‑slip grips on the operator platform further support safe, comfortable operation.

Backhoe in the woods with operator
Backhoe Buckets

Buckets are available in a variety of sizes to fit the job for greater productivity. The Backhoe can be ordered with 20.3-cm (8-in.), 30.5-cm (12-in.), and 40.6-cm (16-in.) buckets. Replaceable bucket teeth are available.

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Backhoe

Swing Arc150 degree (angle)150 degree (angle)148 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)170 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Bucket Rotation180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)176 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)180 degree (angle)
Boom Lift Capacity129 kg116 kg
256 lb
137 kg
302 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
372 kg
820 lb
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
Boom Lift Capacity285 lb.116 kg
256 lb
137 kg
302 lb
595 lb
270 kg
820 lb
372 kg
372 kg
820 lb
820 lb
372 kg
905 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force5280 N6681 N
1502 lb
7015 N
1577 lbf
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
10830 N
2435 lb
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Dipperstick Digging Force1187 lbf6681 N
1502 lb
7015 N
1577 lbf
2041 lb
9078 N
2449 lb
10893 N
10830 N
2435 lb
2449 lb
10893 N
3065 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force9056 N11,005 N
2474 lb
11,975 N
2692 lbf
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
16590 N
3730 lb
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
SAE Bucket Digging Force2036 lbf11,005 N
2474 lb
11,975 N
2692 lbf
3063 lb
13624 N
3752 lb
16689 N
16590 N
3730 lb
3752 lb
16689 N
5532 lb
Angle of Departure20 degree (angle)

Dimensions

Digging Depth1.9 m2.13 m
7 ft, 0 in.
2.08 m
6 ft, 10 in.
94 in.
2.38 m
103 in.
2.61 m
2.67 m
8 ft, 9 in.
102 in.
2.59 m
9 ft, 4 in.
Digging Depth6 ft2.13 m
7 ft, 0 in.
2.08 m
6 ft, 10 in.
94 in.
2.38 m
103 in.
2.61 m
2.67 m
8 ft, 9 in.
102 in.
2.59 m
9 ft, 4 in.
Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)1.5 m1.74 m
6 ft, 1 in.
1.8 m
5 ft, 10.5 in.
68 in.
1.72 m
78 in.
1.98 m
2.24 m
7 ft, 4 in.
79 in.
2.00 m
8 ft
2.4 m
2 in.
Loading Height (Bucket at 60 Degrees)5 ft1.74 m
6 ft, 1 in.
1.8 m
5 ft, 10.5 in.
68 in.
1.72 m
78 in.
1.98 m
2.24 m
7 ft, 4 in.
79 in.
2.00 m
8 ft
2.4 m
2 in.
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot2.6 m3.0 m
9 ft, 9 in.
3.0 m
9 ft, 9 in.
129 in.
3.27 m
140 in.
3.55 m
3.61 m
11 ft, 10 in.
140 in.
3.55 m
12 ft
3.9 m
11 in.
Reach From Center Line of Swing Pivot8 ft3.0 m
9 ft, 9 in.
3.0 m
9 ft, 9 in.
129 in.
3.27 m
140 in.
3.55 m
3.61 m
11 ft, 10 in.
140 in.
3.55 m
12 ft
3.9 m
11 in.
Transport Height1.7 m1.92 m
6 ft, 3 in.
2 m
6 ft, 7 in.
85 in.
2.16 m
91 in.
2.31 m
2.29 m
7 ft, 6 in.
92 in.
2.33 m
8 ft
2.6 m
8 in.
Transport Height6 ft1.92 m
6 ft, 3 in.
2 m
6 ft, 7 in.
85 in.
2.16 m
91 in.
2.31 m
2.29 m
7 ft, 6 in.
92 in.
2.33 m
8 ft
2.6 m
8 in.
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)0.8 m1.13 m
3 ft, 7 in.
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
44 in.
1.11 m
51 in.
1.11 m
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
51 in.
1.29 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Loading Reach (Bucket at 60 Degrees)2 ft1.13 m
3 ft, 7 in.
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
44 in.
1.11 m
51 in.
1.11 m
1.17 m
3 ft, 10 in.
51 in.
1.29 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Transport Overhang0.9 m1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
48 in.
1.22 m
48 in.
1.29 m
1.32 m
4 ft, 4 in.
53 in.
1.34 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Transport Overhang3 ft1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
1.1 m
3 ft, 6 in.
48 in.
1.22 m
48 in.
1.29 m
1.32 m
4 ft, 4 in.
53 in.
1.34 m
5 ft
1.5 m
1 in.
Undercut40 cm43 cm
17 in.
43 cm
17 in.
17.5 in.
0.44 m
19 in.
.48 m
0.56 m
1 ft, 10 in.
19 in.
0.48 m
1 ft
335 mm
10 in.
Undercut5 in.43 cm
17 in.
43 cm
17 in.
17.5 in.
0.44 m
19 in.
.48 m
0.56 m
1 ft, 10 in.
19 in.
0.48 m
1 ft
335 mm
10 in.
Stabilizer TypeHydraulicStabilizers spread width, up
1.47 m
4 ft, 10 in.
Stabilizers spread width, down
1.92 m
6 ft, 7 in.
Stabilizers spread width, up
1.17 m
4 ft, 0.25 in.
Stabilizers spread width, down
1.9 m
6 ft, 2 in.
Stabilizers spread width, up
66 in.
1.67 m
Stabilizers spread width, down
89 in.
2.26 m
Stabilizers spread width, up
62 in.
1.57 m
Stabilizers spread width, down
95 in.
2.41 m
Stabilizers spread width, up
1.37 m
4 ft 6 in.
Stabilizers spread width, down
2.51 m
8 ft 3 in.
Stabilizers spread width, up
62 in.
1.32 m
Stabilizers spread width, down
95 in.
2.41 m
Stabilizers spread width, up
5 ft
1.6 m
4 in.
Stabilizers spread width, down
9 ft
2.9 m
8 in.

Hydraulic
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up1.5 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Up4 ft
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down1.9 m
Stabilizer Spread Width - Down6 ft

Weight

Weight With 0.4-m (16-in.) Bucket309 kg
Weight With 0.4-m (16-in.) Bucket682 lb.
Weight With 0.4-m (16-in.) Bucket Including Subframe334 kg
Weight With 0.4-m (16-in.) Bucket Including Subframe736 lb.

Bucket

Bucket Widths20 cm203.2 mm (8 in.)
304.8 mm (12 in.)
406.4 mm (16 in.)
20.3 cm (8 in.)
30.5 cm (12 in.)
40.6 cm (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)
305 mm (12 in.)
457 mm (18 in.)
610 mm (24 in.)
914 mm (36 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)
14 in.
18 in.
24 in.
36 in.
40 in.
Bucket Widths8 in.203.2 mm (8 in.)
304.8 mm (12 in.)
406.4 mm (16 in.)
20.3 cm (8 in.)
30.5 cm (12 in.)
40.6 cm (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)
305 mm (12 in.)
457 mm (18 in.)
610 mm (24 in.)
914 mm (36 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)
14 in.
18 in.
24 in.
36 in.
40 in.
SAE Struck Capacity0.2 m (8 in.) - 0.011 m3 (0.42 cu ft); 0.3 m (12 in.) - 0.019 m3 (0.66 cu ft); 0.4 m (16 in.) - 0.025 m3 (0.9 cu ft)
Heaped Capacity0.2 m (8 in.) - 0.013 m3 (0.46 cu ft); 0.3 m (12 in.) - 0.022 m3 (0.76 cu ft); 0.4 m (16 in.) - 0.03 m3 (1.06 cu ft)
Shipping Weight0.2 m (8 in.) - 17 kg (38 lb); 0.3 m (12 in.) - 22 kg (49 lb); 0.4 m (16 in.) - 25 kg (55 lb)