PowerPlus pbl488t ii backhoe loader Specs (2026)

For the PowerPlus pbl488t ii backhoe loader (2026), above-average engine power at 110 hp (82 kW) is paired with high weight at 23,149 lb (10.5 t). It also has bucket capacity of 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³).
Specification profile

2026

Weight: 23,149 lb (10.5 t)Engine power: 110 hp (82 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)
23,149 lb (10.5 t)Weight
110 hp (82 kW)Engine power
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Bucket capacity
0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
7.44 ft (2.27 m)Transport width
7.44 ft (2.27 m)Bucket width
12.5 ft (3.81 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

110 hp (82 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

High

23,149 lb (10.5 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

1.57 yd³ (1.2 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 well above 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.

Travel speed

Average

23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)

Travel speed is close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.44 ft (2.27 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Bucket width7.44 ft (2.27 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.1 ft (6.13 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Transport width7.44 ft (2.27 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer PowerPlus
Model pbl488t ii backhoe loader
Model year / production 2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power110 hp (82 kW)
Tear-out Force10,566 lbf (47 kN)
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width7.44 ft (2.27 m)
Dredging Depth11.4 ft (3.49 m)
Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.81 m)
Transport length20.1 ft (6.13 m)
Transport width7.44 ft (2.27 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)
Weight23,149 lb (10.5 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Emission levelEuro II
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine type4BTA3.9-C110

Setup & fitment

Standard tyresfront: 14-17.5NHS-16 PR/rear: 19.5L-24-14PR

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesPBL
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes