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New Holland E385

Series: New Holland Hydraulic Excavator

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The E385 from New Holland is part of the New Holland Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 170 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,800.2 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 36,300 kg. Ground clearance is 533.4 mm. The tank holds 560.2 litres. The pump delivers 552.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 320.2 litres. Working pressure is 343 bar. The cooling system holds 39.4 litres. The oil fill is 35.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 6HK1XDHAA-02. The New Holland Hydraulic Excavator series covers 35 models. Rated output within it ranges from 60.4 to 344.5 kW; the E385 sits in the lower part of that range with 170 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the E305LC below it with 149.9 kW and the EC350 above it with 185.7 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 12,800 to 79,000 kg; here the E385 sits in the lower part of that range with 36,300 kg. 1448 New Holland models across 71 series are on record.

New Holland Hydraulic Excavator E130 to E485: from B-generation to C-generation crawler excavators, 60 to 344 kW, 12.8 to 79 t operating weight, Tier 4 Final without a particulate filter

New Holland Construction builds its crawler excavators with Japan's Kobelco, which is why the line is often labeled New Holland Kobelco. The "New Holland Hydraulic Excavator" bucket here groups 35 live-listed E-Series models, from the compact E130 up to the large E485.

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The number after the E corresponds roughly to size class and operating weight: across all 35 models, operating weight ranges from 12,800 to 79,000 kg, with engine output from 60 to 344 kW. The letter after it marks the generation – the B-Series was followed by the C-Series, which the manufacturer states delivers roughly 5% more power. Suffixes like SR (Short Reach, a shorter tail swing for confined sites) mark further variants.

Tier 4 Final emissions standards marked a turning point: newer models meet it via cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a diesel oxidation catalyst, without a particulate filter. Displacement (3,900 to 15,600 cm³) and cylinder count (4 to 6) are recorded for over 30 models, torque (390 to 998 Nm) for 16.

Buying used, pay attention to boom and dipper bushings, undercarriage track condition, and the tightness of the main and swing pumps. Models such as E130, E175, E215 and E385 appear regularly in the listed inventory – but the trailing number alone says nothing about build year; that's what the serial plate is for.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: New Holland Hydraulic Excavator, – Ohne Dieselpartikelfilter: Abgasnorm Tier 4 Final bei Raupenbaggern erreicht, – Kettenbagger Kurzheck Kobelco, New Holland E200 SR (Beispielangebot, SR/C-Serie)

Technical data

Engine

Engine model6HK1XDHAA-02correct
Power170 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,800.2 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity39.4 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity35.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance533.4 mmcorrect
Unladen weight36,300 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow552.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity320.2 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure343 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity560.2 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height3,200.4 mmcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.7 kW/t (170 kW / 36.3 t)

Stronger than 74% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,650 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the New Holland E385 have?

The New Holland E385 delivers 170 kW.

How much does the New Holland E385 weigh?

The unladen weight is 36,300 kg.

What engine does the New Holland E385 have?

6 cylinders, 7,800 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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