- Shipping Length Of Unit: 21.99 ft / 6700 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 8.83 ft / 2690 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 22.35 ft / 6810 mm
- Max Loading Height: 15.72 ft / 4790 mm
Published dimensions and weight
John Deere 85D
The John Deere 85D is a midi excavator of about 8.5 t, built around the 4LE2X, Tier IIII certified engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Representative category illustration; exact model may differ.Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight18820.9 lb8537 kg
03Selected published values51
Midi excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching and site work where a mid-size tracked machine fits the access available. Published rows for John Deere 85D include a published maximum digging depth of 13.03 ft / 3970 mm, published operating weight of 18820.9 lb / 8537 kg, published engine power of 54 hp / 40.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (21.99 ft / 6700 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (8.83 ft / 2690 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (22.35 ft / 6810 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit21.99 ft6700 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.83 ft2690 mm
Max Cutting Height22.35 ft6810 mm
Max Loading Height15.72 ft4790 mm
Max Reach Along Ground23.13 ft7050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth11.32 ft3450 mm
Max Digging Depth13.03 ft3970 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 12'2" (3670mm) / stick 5'4" (1620mm)Boom 12'2" (3670mm) / stick 5'4" (1620mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit22.35 ft6810 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit8.83 ft2690 mm
Max Cutting Height23.56 ft7180 mm
Max Loading Height16.87 ft5140 mm
Max Reach Along Ground24.78 ft7550 mm
Max Digging Depth14.67 ft4470 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.23 ft4030 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 12'2" (3670mm) / stick 6'11" (2120mm)Boom 12'2" (3670mm) / stick 6'11" (2120mm)
Dimensions
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.11 ft2470 mm
Length Of Track On Ground7.52 ft2290 mm
Ground Clearance1.19 ft360 mm
Height To Top Of Cab8.83 ft2690 mm
Tail Swing Radius4.89 ft1490 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance2.5 ft760 mm
Undercarriage
Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Track Gauge6.14 ft1870 mm
Drawbar Pull14661 lb65.22 kN
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side11
Number Of Shoes Per Side4040
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side55
Ground Pressure3.7 psi25.52 kPa
Max Travel Speed3.11 mph5 km/h
Engine
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make23532353
Engine Model4LE2X, Tier IIII certified4LE2X, Tier IIII certified
Net Power54 hp40.3 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
Displacement133 cu in2.2 L
Aspirationturbocharged, intercoolerturbocharged, intercooler
Operational
Operating Weight18820.9 lb8537 kg
Fuel Capacity35.7 gal135 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.8 gal10.3 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity27.3 gal103 L
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 gal12.1 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4554 psi31398.7 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity58.2 gal/min220 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed10.5 rpm10.5 rpm
Swing Torque12244 lb ft16600.7 Nm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity0.6 yd30.5 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity0.7 yd30.5 m3
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