EarthForce
EarthForce EF-4
The EarthForce EF-4 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1995 to 2001 by EarthForce in Dobris, Czech Republic. It features a Kubota 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 56 hp (41.8 kW), hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and four-wheel drive with power four-wheel steering. The tractor has a wheelbase of 72 inches (182 cm), length of 228 inches (579 cm), and height of 92 inches (233 cm) with ROPS. It weighs 8660 lbs (3928 kg) and uses 12-16.5 industrial tires front and rear. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 22.5 gal (85.2 L). Fuel capacity is 25.1 gal (95.0 L). The loader has a lift capacity of 4365 lbs (1979 kg) and breakout force of 8430 lbs (3823 kg), with a 72° dump angle and 53 inches (134 cm) reach. The backhoe has a digging depth of 134 inches (340 cm), bucket width of 20 inches (50 cm), and bucket force of 6424 lbs (2913 kg). Safety features include ROPS/FOPS with an optional cab and heater.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for EarthForce EF-4
Power
| Engine power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
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| Model | Kubota V2003T |
| Power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.27x3.64 inches (83 x 92 mm) |
| Displacement | 122 ci (2.0 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Capacity
| Fuel | 25.1 gal (95.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 228 inches (579 cm) |
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| Weight | 8660 lbs (3928 kg) |
| Rear tire | 12-16.5 |
| Wheelbase | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Front tire | 12-16.5 |
| Height (ROPS) | 92 inches (233 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
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| Safety | ROPS/FOPS. Cab optional with available heater. |
| Steering | Power four-wheel steering |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
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| Built in | Dobris, Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | EarthForce |
| Years produced | 1995 - 2001 |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Backhoe & Loader
| Backhoe type | EarthForce Backhoe |
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| Loader dump angle | 72° |
| Loader bucket width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Backhoe bucket force | 6424 lbs (2913 kg) |
| Backhoe bucket width | 20 inches (50 cm) |
| Backhoe digging depth | 134 inches (340 cm) |
| Loader breakout force | 8430 lbs (3823 kg) |
| Loader reach (ground) | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Backhoe loading height | 113 inches (287 cm) |
| Loader height (at pin) | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Backhoe reach from pivot | 168 inches (426 cm) |
| Backhoe dipperstick force | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
| Loader clearance (dumped) | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Loader rollback (ground line) | 47° |
| Loader lift capacity (full at pin) | 4365 lbs (1979 kg) |