John Deere 85G is a compact excavator in the John Deere G-Series lineup, designed for digging, trenching, grading, and utility work in confined jobsite conditions. It features a reduced-tail-swing design for improved maneuverability, a fuel-efficient diesel engine, and hydraulic performance suited to precision operation. The 85G is commonly used in construction, landscaping, municipal work, and site preparation. Typical configurations include a dozer blade, auxiliary hydraulics, and a comfortable operator station with easy service access. As an excavator, the John Deere 85G is positioned for applications requiring compact size, controlled digging depth, and reliable day-to-day productivity.
Capacities
John Deere 85G Excavator Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank - Diesel
35.70 gal (135.12 l)
Hydraulic Tank
14.80 gal (56.02 l)
Number Of Batteries
2
System Voltage
24 V
Dimensions
John Deere 85G Excavator Dimensions specifications
Dig Depth - 2.44m 8 Ft Flat Bottom
14.18 ft (4.32 m)
Dig Depth - Mono Boom
15.13 ft (4.61 m)
Dig Height - Mono Boom
24.97 ft (7.61 m)
Digging Reach - Mono Boom
22.71 ft (6.92 m)
Dozer Blade Height
18.90 in (48.01 cm)
Dozer Blade Width
91.34 in (232.00 cm)
Dump Height - Mono Boom
18.08 ft (5.51 m)
Ground Clearance
1.19 ft (0.36 m)
Ground Level Reach - Mono Boom
22.18 ft (6.76 m)
Height
8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Length
22.42 ft (6.83 m)
Overall Width
7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Standard Dipper
6.96 ft (2.12 m)
Tail Swing Radius
4.24 ft (1.29 m)
Track Gauge
6.14 ft (1.87 m)
Track Length On Ground
7.52 ft (2.29 m)
Transport Height - Maximum
8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Transport Length Mono Boom
20.90 ft (6.37 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length
9.59 ft (2.92 m)
Weight
18,821.00 lbs (8,537.07 kg)
Width
8.08 ft (2.46 m)
Width Over Standard Tracks
7.62 ft (2.32 m)
Driveline
John Deere 85G Excavator Driveline specifications
Displacement
201.40 cu in (3,300.36 cu cm)
Emission Rating
Tier 4
Engine Manufacturer
Yanmar
Engine Output - Net
56.90 hp (42.43 kw)
Number Of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
1
Number Of Cylinders
4
Number Of Track Rollers - Each Side
5
Rated Speed
2000 rpm
Track Shoe Width
17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Performance
John Deere 85G Excavator Performance specifications
Breakout - Bucket
10,476.10 lbs (4,751.88 kg)
Bucket Pressure
260
Dipper Tearout
6,901.70 lbs (3,130.56 kg)
Gradeability
70 %
Ground Bearing Pressure
5.6 psi
Main Pumps - Maximum Flow
38.10 gpm (144.21 lpm)
Slew Speed
10.5 rpm
Slew Torque
12.30 lbs ft (16.68 nm)
Tractive Force
14,657.60 lbs (6,648.58 kg)
Travel Speed - High
3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Weights
John Deere 85G Excavator Weights specifications
Operating Weight
17,952.30 lbs (8,143.04 kg)
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