Market avg. €32k · 7 listed · 3 below market
Asking prices land at €25k – €37k, around 27% above the market average.
This model sits 28% above the class average across 212 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used JCB 85Z listings currently run from €24,703 to €36,915, with a market average around €31,889. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 7 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The JCB 85Z is an 8-tonne class mini-excavator designed for compact jobsite operation with a zero-tail-swing configuration that limits rear overhang during slewing. As a machine in this weight category it bridges the gap between lighter compact excavators and larger crawler units, offering a balance of reach, digging force, and site mobility. The zero-swing design makes it particularly suited to confined working environments where swing clearance is a practical constraint.
Mini-excavators in the 8-tonne class are commonly deployed on urban construction, drainage, utility installation, and landscaping contracts where access restrictions or proximity to structures limit the use of larger equipment. They are also used on groundworks packages requiring a machine with sufficient digging depth and lift capacity for foundation and service-trench work. Municipal and civil contractors frequently specify this class for mixed programmes that combine open-site and restricted-access tasks.
Inspection of an 8-tonne mini-excavator should cover the condition of the undercarriage, including track tension, rubber or steel track wear, and sprocket and roller condition, as these components represent a significant portion of ongoing maintenance expenditure. The slew ring, boom and dipper pins, and bushings warrant close attention given the duty cycles typical of this class. Hydraulic hose condition, cylinder rod surfaces, and any evidence of seal leakage should be checked throughout the system. Service records indicating adherence to manufacturer intervals add confidence, and a machine with verifiable history and matching hour-meter readings carries lower risk than one without documentation.
The European market average for the JCB 85Z stands at EUR 39967, with the typical price range running from EUR 35540 to EUR 44000. This spread reflects variation in age, hours, specification, and attachments across available stock. The JCB 85Z competes in a segment that includes established alternatives from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Volvo, all of which offer comparable 8-tonne zero-tail-swing or short-radius models at similar market positioning.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€32k).
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