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85 P-Tier

The John Deere 85 P-Tier Excavator delivers exceptional performance with enhanced precision and fuel efficiency, making it the optimal choice for maximizing productivity and reducing operational costs in demanding job site conditions.

Key Features:
  • 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.)
  • Flexible Attachment Options
Work Comfortably with a Brand New Larger Cab
Interior of construction equipment cab showing a black operator seat with armrests, dual joystick controls, foot pedals, and safety labels.

P-Tier cabs boost comfort and productivity with an optional angle blade, continuous-flow hydraulics, and standard 270° cameras, LED lighting, and JDLink for full visibility and machine insights.

New Features You've Been Waiting For
Close-up of an in-cab display screen showing multiple camera views and machine data, including speed, temperature, and rearview guidance lines

The P-Tier cabs offer new features designed to enhance comfort and productivity, including an optional angle blade with float for easy backfill and grading, and continuous flow auxiliary hydraulics with a timer to maintain temperatures, especially with attachments like hammers and rotary cutters.

Increased Performance Across the Board
John Deere 85 P compact excavator working on a dirt construction site, featuring a yellow and gray body, enclosed cab, and metal tracks

More engine power and a 10% increase in stability will increase productivity. With increased horse power and pump torque you can increase digging strength and move material faster than previous models. The addition of the turbo result is better all-around power, and performance.

Description: 85 P-Tier
Engine
ManufacturerYanmar
Model4TNV98CT-WHBW
Non-road emission standardsEPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV
Net power2000 rpm
Net power at net power rpm (ISO 9249)67.6 hp
Cylinders4
Displacement202 cu in.
Off-level capacity70 %
Off-level capacity35 degrees
Aspiration typeTurbocharger
Cooling
Cooling system typeVariable-speed fan; viscous clutch
Powertrain
Powertrain type2-speed propel with automatic shift
Maximum travel speed low/slow1.9 mph
Maximum travel speed high/fast3.1 mph
Drawbar pull14374 lb.
Hydraulics
Hydraulics typeOpen center, load sensing
Main pump type3 variable-displacement axial-piston pumps
Number of pumps2
Main pump maximum rated flow per pump15 gpm
Pilot pump number of gears1
Pilot pump maximum rated flow5.3 gpm
Pilot pump pressure setting624 psi
Implement circuits system operating pressure4061 psi
Travel circuits system operating pressure4583 psi
Swing circuits system operating pressure3785 psi
Controls typePilot levers, short stroke, low effort; hydraulic pilot controls with shutoff lever
Cylinders
Cylinders typeHeat-treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods; hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins
Number of boom cylinders1
Boom cylinder bore4.5 in.
Boom cylinder rod diameter2.8 in.
Boom cylinder stroke36 in.
Number of arm cylinders1
Arm cylinder bore3.7 in.
Arm cylinder rod diameter2.4 in.
Arm cylinder stroke35.4 in.
Number of bucket cylinders1
Bucket cylinder bore3.3 in.
Bucket cylinder rod diameter2.2 in.
Bucket cylinder stroke28.7 in.
Electrical
Battery voltage12 V
Number of batteries2
Battery capacity450 CCA
Alternator rating50 amp
Work lights2 LED (1 mounted on boom, 1 on frame)
Undercarriage
Number of carrier rollers per side1
Number of track rollers per side5
Number of shoes per side40
Track adjustment typeHydraulic
Track chain typeSealed and lubricated
Swing Mechanism
Speed10.1 rpm
Torque16600 lb-ft
Refill Capacities
Fuel tank33 gal.
Cooling system14 qt
Engine oil with filter12.8 qt
Hydraulic tank14 gal.
Hydraulic system26 gal.
Propel gearbox1.3 qt

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