Informacje · JCB 85Z-2Przegląd
The JCB 85Z-2 is a midi-class mini-excavator designed for digging, trenching, and material-handling tasks on constrained or sensitive work sites. It sits in the upper segment of the compact excavator category, offering a balance between reach and transport weight that suits both urban and rural contracting work. The zero-tail-swing configuration of the Z-2 series allows operation close to walls, fencing, and other obstructions without the counterweight overhanging the machine's track width.
Typowe zastosowaniaGdzie ta maszyna jest używana
Mini-excavators in this class are widely used for utility trenching, drainage installation, landscaping, and foundation work on residential and light commercial projects. Their compact footprint makes them well suited to confined urban sites, walled gardens, and indoor demolition where larger machines cannot manoeuvre. They also serve well in pipeline maintenance and rural groundworks where ground disturbance must be kept to a minimum.
Kontrola rynku wtórnegoCo sprawdzić przed zakupem
When inspecting a used JCB 85Z-2, examine the undercarriage closely for track wear, roller condition, and sprocket deterioration, as these components represent a significant portion of ongoing maintenance expenditure on mini-excavators. Check the boom, dipper, and bucket pins and bushings for play, and inspect all hydraulic hoses and cylinder seals for weeping or cracking. Service history documentation is important for verifying that the machine has received manufacturer-recommended maintenance intervals, particularly for the hydraulic system and slew ring. Confirm that all auxiliary hydraulic circuits and any quick-hitch mechanisms function correctly before purchase.
Obecna sytuacja rynkowaPozycja cenowa
The European market average for the JCB 85Z-2 is currently EUR 57,706, reflecting its positioning as a premium compact machine within the midi-excavator segment. JCB competes in this class against manufacturers such as Volvo, Caterpillar, Doosan, Komatsu, and Kubota, all of which offer comparable zero-swing or reduced-swing models at broadly similar price points. Buyers evaluating the 85Z-2 against alternatives should weigh JCB's parts network coverage and dealer density in their region as part of the total cost-of-ownership assessment.
