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85 P-TierMid-Size Excavator
- Net Power: 50.4 kW (67.6 hp)
- Max. Digging Depth: 4.53 m (14 ft. 10 in.)
- Operating Weight: 8726–9206 kg (19,238–20,296 lb.)
Optional accessories and attachments shown. See your dealer for available models, options, attachments and pricing. Product options and accessories may not be available in all regions.
Features
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Larger cabs for more comfort
Ergonomically controls make for smoother operation
Right, rear, left camera system displayed in new 203-mm (8-in.) monitor
Right, rear, and left cameras with additional light-emitting diode (LED) surround lighting
Moving material faster with increased stability
Increased pump torque will aid digging strength
Faster service times
85 P fuel tank
Work Comfortably with a Brand New Larger Cab
Larger cabs for more comfort
It’s easy to settle in for long days in the brand new, larger cab loaded with creature comforts. Compared to previous G-Series models, the P-Tier offers:
- More overall cab volume
- 165 mm (6.5 in.) of additional floor length
- Boom swing moved off the floor and integrated into the pilot control lever
- Heated cloth air suspension seat with easy adjustable armrests
The new spacious cab features expand all around visibility and numerous amenities designed to elevate the operating ease.
Ergonomically controls make for smoother operation
New Features You’ve Been Waiting For
Right, rear, left camera system displayed in new 203-mm (8-in.) monitor
Beyond having more room to work, there are a ton of new features and updates available in the P-Tier cabs. These new features are designed to increase comfortability and production. With new options like blade angle with float and continuous flow auxiliary hydraulics you can complete a task with less operator input.
- Optional angle blade with float make backfill and grading easy.
- Continuous flow auxiliary hydraulics with timer to keep temperatures in check especially with hammers, rotary cutter and mulching attachments.
- Right, Rear, Left 270 degree camera system with additional LED lighting standard for better operator visibility around the machine.
- Standard LED work lights
- Thick plate boom cylinder guard
- Dealer installed JDLink feeding your John Deere Operations Center account for machine data and tracking
Right, rear, and left cameras with additional light-emitting diode (LED) surround lighting
Having the 270 degree camera system with additional LED lighting standard for better operator visibility around the machine can increase safety within the operators swing zone.
Increased Performance Across the Board
Moving material faster with increased stability
More engine power and increased stability will increase productivity. With increased horse power and pump torque you can increase digging strength and move material fast than previous models. The addition of the turbo result is better all around power, and performance.
- 67-Gross Engine HP
- Turbo for improved performance at altitude
- Increased pump torque
- Attachment priority settings
- 10% increased machine stability
Increased pump torque will aid digging strength
Convenient Serviceability
Faster service times
Large, hinged doors provide east wide-open access to service items. With multiple access doors completing service on your machines has never been easier. You can run with confidence knowing you can open the service doors quickly and easily getting to the heart of your machine for daily checks and service.
- Swing out condenser with removable condenser screen
- Remote swing-bearing grease bank
- Generous fuel tank
- 500-and 5.000-hour engine and hydraulic oil-service interval
85 P fuel tank
Ground level fuel filling will make for less down time and increase safety keeping operators from having to climb on the equipment
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DRIVELINE
| Engine Manufacturer | Yanmar | |||
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| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |||
| Displacement, ltr (Inches³) | 3.3 (202) | |||
| Rated speed, rpm | 2000 | |||
| Engine Output - Net, kW (hp) | 50.4 (67.6) | |||
| Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side | 1 | |||
| Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side | 5 | |||
| Track Shoe Width, mm (inches) | 600 (24) |
DIMENSIONS
| Transport Length Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 6790 (22 ft 3 in) | |||
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| Transport Height - Maximum, mm (ft/in) | 2520 (8 ft 3 in) | |||
| Overall Undercarriage Width, mm (ft/in) | 2470 (8 ft 1 in) | |||
| Track Length On Ground, mm (ft/in) | 2300 (7 ft 6 in) | |||
| Overall Undercarriage Length, mm (ft/in) | 2900 (9 ft 6 in) | |||
| Tailswing Radius, mm (ft/in) | 1590 (5 ft 3 in) | |||
| Ground Clearance, mm (inches) | 360 (14) | |||
| Dozer Blade Height, mm (inches) | 472 (19) | |||
| Dozer Blade Width, mm (ft/in) | 2200 (7 ft 3 in) | |||
| Width over fixed tracks, mm (ft/in) | 2470 (8 ft 1 in) | |||
| Track Gauge, mm (ft/in) | 1750 (5 ft 9 in) | |||
| Digging Reach - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 7560 (24 ft 10 in) | |||
| Dig Height - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 7190 (23 ft 7 in) | |||
| Dump Height - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 5120 (16 ft 10 in) | |||
| Dig Depth - Mono Boom, mm (ft/in) | 4530 (14 ft 10 in) |
CAPACITIES
| Fuel Tank, ltr (gallons (US)) | 125 (33) | |||
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| Hydraulic Tank, ltr (gallons (US)) | 52 (14) |
PERFORMANCE
| Ground Bearing Pressure, kPa (PSI) | 30 (4.4) | |||
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| Swing Speed, rpm | 10.1 | |||
| Swing Torque, kNm (lbf / ft) | 16.6 (12244) | |||
| Travel Speed - High, kph (mph) | 5 (3.1) | |||
| Tractive Force, kN (lbf) | 63.9 (14374) | |||
| Arm Tearout, kN (lbf) | 35.3 (7936) | |||
| Bucket Breakout, kN (lbf) | 59 (13264) | |||
| Gradeability, % | 70 | |||
| Total Flow, lt/min (gallons (US) / min) | 200 (53) | |||
| Bucket Pressure, bar (PSI) | 280 (4061) |
WEIGHTS
| Operating Weight, kg (lbs) | 8994 (19828) |
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