Stepping up into the 8-ton weight class, the JCB 85Z-2 midi excavator delivers heavy-duty trenching and lifting performance within a highly maneuverable zero tailswing design. Built on a robust, easy-to-clean H-frame undercarriage with 100% steel bodywork, this machine provides the rock-solid stability needed to safely work tight against structures or alongside busy roadways without the risk of rear-swing collisions.

At its core, the 85Z-2 is powered by a high-torque, 64.4-horsepower JCB Diesel by Kohler engine that requires no DPF, keeping maintenance simple and operating costs low. Pushing a massive 12,873 pounds of bucket breakout force and achieving a maximum digging depth of over 12 feet, it easily powers through dense, compacted material. Inside the spacious Dash-2 cab, operators benefit from an upgraded 7-inch portrait display, advanced electro-hydraulic controls, and fully programmable auxiliary flows for seamless attachment changes.