New and Improved Skid-Steer Loaders

New Holland replaces its largest model, and adds a new 2,500-pound version.

Construction Equipment - February 1, 2005

Rod Sutton
Editor in Chief

New Holland Construction's largest skid-steer weighs in at 7,860 pounds and has an operating capacity of 2,800 pounds. Now, the updated LS190.B also has an 81-hp Tier II engine.

It has a new sibling, too: The 78-hp LS185.B fits neatly in between the LS180 and LS190, with an operating weight of 7,300 pounds and operating capacity of 2,500 pounds. The company has a nine-model line, ranging in operating capacity from 600 to 2,800 pounds.

Both machines feature the company's SuperBoom with vertical lift linkage. The higher the load is lifted, the farther forward the load can be placed," says marketing manager Jorge DeHoyos, "which gives the operator excellent reach at maximum dump height."

In addition to the Tier II engines, both machines have a new higher-capacity radiator and simplified power train with in-line hydraulic pumps.

Bucket breakout force is 6,034 pounds; dump clearance at full height is 100 and 102 inches, respectively; and dump reach at full height is 32 inches.

Additional features include spring-applied hydraulic released brakes and a new digital overhead instrument panel for quick reference to indicators and service points. An optional hydraulic mount plate allows the operator to attach or remove attachments without leaving the seat of the loader.

Comparative Specifications
(2,500-pound operating capacity)
Manufacturer	Rated Oper. Load (lb.)	Height to Bucket Pin (in.)	Gross HP	Net HP	Std. Pump Flow (gpm)	Oper. Weight (lb.)
Bobcat
S250	2,500	126.4"	-	75	20.7	7,723
Case
90XT	2,450	124.5"	85	74	20.3	8,950
Caterpillar
252B	2,500	127"	73	70	22	7,832
Gehl
6640	2,400	124.3"	-	82	23	7,800
JCB
1110 Wh. Robot	2,425	123"	92	82	20	8,214
John Deere
325	2,500	125"	76	70	22	8,390
New Holland
LS185.B	2,500	124.7"	78	72	18.5	7,300
Thomas
255	2,500	123.8"	87.4	83	21	8,000