With construction quality, power, efficiency, comfort, safety and ease of service in abundance, the new generation JCB 85Z-2 mini excavators are ready to provide maximum productivity on any job.

Product specifications

Dig depth 3.84 m

Max dump height 5.02 m

Gross power 48 kW

Power type Diesel

Tail swing Zero

Operating weight 8300 kg

85Z-2

Designed to perform. Built to last.

With construction quality, power, efficiency, comfort, safety and ease of service in abundance, the new generation JCB 85Z-2 mini excavators are ready to provide maximum productivity on any job.

Productivity and performance

The JCB 85Z-2 features the new T4 engine, making it a highly productive and efficient midi excavator. The engine's maximum power and low-end torque make cycles efficient, while a range of new innovative features help squeeze even more out of every drop of fuel.

• High-performance engine.
• Best-in-class tractive effort and travel speeds.
• Auto idle engines automatically improve productivity.

Quality, reliability and durability

Customers rightly demand good-quality, reliable and durable machines that stand the test of time. Our latest 85Z-2 midi excavator is designed to be robust, strong and durable without compromising performance.

• The 100% steel body and bushed digging end make it strong and easy to repair.
• Heavy-duty kingposts with durable reusable pivots.
• Heavy-duty boom cylinder guards help protect against damage.
• Durable four-plate dipper design.

Low cost of ownership

Whether a rental company or a contractor, all our midi excavators are designed to give you great performance and a long service life. With the 85Z-2 midi excavator, you also benefit from excellent fuel efficiency and real value for your money, both on and off site.

• One-touch idle helps conserve fuel.
• Four different power bands to control engine speed.
• The auto idle function increases fuel efficiency.
• Cab with flat glass to minimize replacement costs.

Safety and maintenance

A safe machine is very important for owners, operators and bystanders; that is why the new 85Z-2 machine with zero tail swing goes well beyond the basic requirements to help keep sites safe. Its safety and maintenance features also provide great benefits to rental companies and contractors alike.

• A wide track frame and low center of gravity provide best-in-class stability.
• Exclusive JCB 2GO safety system.
• New safety diagnostics include machine status checks and an advanced lift system.
• Extended 500-hour greasing intervals.

The best environment for operators

It is widely recognized that a comfortable operator is a productive operator. Even more so when easy-to-use controls are added to that working environment. That is why the new midi cab and controls of the 85Z-2 have been updated to provide the best working experience.

• New easy-to-read and easy-to-use 7” vertical display screen.
• The new joystick-type boom swing and auxiliary controls provide more floor space.
• Low noise levels in the cab.
• Rotary control throttle and navigation dial and membrane switch panel.