The PowerPlus pbl480r ii backhoe loader (2026) is characterised by above-average engine power at 98.6 hp (73.5 kW) and typical weight at 18,078 lb (8.2 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.31 yd³ (1 m³).
Specification profile
2026
Weight: 18,078 lb (8.2 t)Engine power: 98.6 hp (73.5 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)
18,078 lb (8.2 t)Weight
98.6 hp (73.5 kW)Engine power
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)Bucket capacity
0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
7.48 ft (2.28 m)Transport width
12.5 ft (3.81 m)Transport height
9.21 ft (2.81 m)Maximum discharge height
20.1 ft (6.13 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
98.6 hp (73.5 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
18,078 lb (8.2 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Average
1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Bucket Capacity Backhoe
High
0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)
Low 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Typical 0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)High 0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe is well above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.48 ft (2.28 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Above average
12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberYES
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | PowerPlus |
|---|---|
| Model | pbl480r ii backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power98.6 hp (73.5 kW)
Tear-out Force10,566 lbf (47 kN)
Dimensions
Dredging Depth13 ft (3.97 m)
Maximum discharge height9.21 ft (2.81 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Transport length20.1 ft (6.13 m)
Transport width7.48 ft (2.28 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.31 yd³ (1 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)
Weight18,078 lb (8.2 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.03 US gal (3.9 L)
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine type4BTA3.9-C100
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresfront: 14-17 .5/rear: 19.5L-24
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesPBL
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberYes
Outrigger StabilisersYes
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