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JCB 85Z-1 Mini Excavator

Category: Mini Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: JCB ➔
Model: 85Z-1 ➔

The JCB 85Z-1 is a compact zero-tail-swing mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work. It is part of JCB's 8-ton class and is commonly used where maneuverability and reduced rear overhang are important. The 85Z-1 typically features a conventional excavator boom and arm arrangement, hydraulic auxiliary circuits for attachments, and a tracked undercarriage for stability on uneven ground. Its size allows operation in confined job sites while still providing digging depth, lifting capability, and transportability. The model is used in trenching, grading, demolition, and general earthmoving applications.

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Blades

Approach angle	27.8 degrees
Blade Height	18.70 in (47.50 cm)
Blade width	2,320.00 mm (91.34 in)
Dig depth (below ground)	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Maximum height	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Reach in front of tracks	2.10 ft (0.64 m)

Boom

Boom swing left	55 degrees
Boom swing right	60 degrees
Bucket rotation	188 degrees
Bucket tearout	12,836.60 lbs (5,822.59 kg)
Dipper rotation	114 degrees
Dipper tearout	11,218.00 lbs (5,088.41 kg)
Slew speed	10 rpm

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Digging Reach	23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max.Dumping Height	16.50 ft (5.03 m)
Maximum digging depth - dozer down	12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Maximum digging depth - dozer up	6.90 ft (2.10 m)
Maximum height to dipper nose pivot pin	19.40 ft (5.91 m)
Maximum vertical wallcut depth	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Minimum front swing radius (fully offset)	8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Minimum front swing radius (no offset)	10.00 ft (3.05 m)

Dimensions

Cab height	61.20 in (155.45 cm)
Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Length of Track on Ground	7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Overall width of superstructure	7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Tail Swing Radius	3.80 ft (1.16 m)
Track Gauge	6.10 ft (1.86 m)
Transport Height- Minimum	8,878.00 ft (2,706.01 m)
Transport Length, Minimum	19,137.20 ft (5,833.02 m)
Width Over Tracks	7.60 ft (2.32 m)

Engine

Alternator	100 amps
Cooling system	Water cooled
Displacement	152,559.40 cu in (2,500,006.18 cu cm)
Engine Model	KDI 2504 TCR
Fuel	Diesel
Gross Power	48.00 hp (35.79 kw)
Net Power	45.40 hp (33.86 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Starter Motor	2 KW hp (1.49 kw)
Torque Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

Auxiliary hydraulic flow	50.20 gpm (190.01 lpm)
Excavator/track main relief	300 bar
Nominal output	41.90 gpm (158.59 lpm)
Slew main relief	226 lpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.20 gal (12.11 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	30.40 gal (115.06 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	17.50 gpm (66.24 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31.20 gal (118.09 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operating Weight	14,552.80 lbs (6,601.05 kg)

Performance

Gradeability	30%
Travel speed low	1.70 mph (2.74 kph)
Travel Speed - High	2.90 mph (4.67 kph)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

9.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Number of Track Rollers per Side	5
Track tension	Grease
Tractive Effort	134.50 lbs (61.01 kg)

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