EarthForce
EarthForce EF-500
The EarthForce EF-500 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 2001 to 2002 by EarthForce, a part of Ingersoll Rand. Built in Dobris, Czech Republic, it features a Kubota V2003T 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 56 hp (41.8 kW). The tractor has a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in 2 ranges. It offers four-wheel drive with power four-wheel steering and optional cab with heater. The EF-500 has a fuel capacity of 25 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 22.5 gallons. Dimensions include a 76-inch wheelbase, 228-inch length, 98-inch height (ROPS), and a weight of 9328 lbs. Tires are 12/75-18 front and rear. The backhoe attachment has a digging depth of 133 inches and the loader has a lift capacity of 4850 lbs at full pin height. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for EarthForce EF-500
Power
| Engine power | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
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Tires
| Rear tire | 12/75-18 |
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| Front tire | 12/75-18 |
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 gal (94.6 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 22.5 gal (85.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 228 inches (579 cm) |
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| Weight | 9328 lbs (4231 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 98 inches (248 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 |
| Years produced | 2001 - 2002 |
Attachments
| Backhoe type | EarthForce Backhoe |
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| Loader dump angle | 75° |
| Attachment overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
| Loader bucket width | 74 inches (187 cm) |
| Backhoe bucket force | 8375 lbs (3798 kg) |
| Backhoe bucket width | 22 inches (55 cm) |
| Loader lift capacity | 4850 lbs lift (full at pin) (2199 kg) |
| Backhoe digging depth | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Loader breakout force | 9370 lbs breakout (4250 kg) |
| Loader reach (ground) | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Backhoe loading height | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Loader height (at pin) | 119 inches (302 cm) |
| Backhoe reach from pivot | 188 inches (477 cm) |
| Backhoe dipperstick force | 4133 lbs (1874 kg) |
| Loader clearance (dumped) | 97 inches (246 cm) |
| Loader rollback (ground line) | 46° |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Backhoe & Loader
| Dig depth | 133 inches (337 cm) |
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| Dump angle | 75 inches (190 cm) |