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Sell Your John Deere 85G Compact Excavator
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What Is Your John Deere 85G Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used John Deere 85G at $29,000–$75,000, a range checked against public auction results and dealer asks. 9 auction results for the John Deere 85G ranged from $29,700 to $49,500; 6 dealer asks ran $55,000–$74,900.
HeavyDutyYard estimate, checked against recent sales
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| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $56,000–$75,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $44,000–$56,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $34,500–$44,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $29,000–$34,500 |
See the recent John Deere 85G sales and asks.
John Deere 85G Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- John Deere 3D81 54.2 hp
- Operating weight
- 18,700 lb
- Size class
- Small
- Max Dig Depth
- 14.83 ft
- Fuel tank
- 31.7 gal
Checked against 85G.
Full John Deere 85Gspecifications →What to Include With Your John Deere 85G
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Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the John Deere 85G Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 85G | 18,700 lb | 54.2 | 14.83 ft | $29,000–$75,000 |
| CAT 312 | 33,069 lb | 94 | 15.6 ft | $65,500–$160,000 |
| Komatsu PC200 | 44,114 lb | 148 | 20.8 ft | $17,000–$77,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 312, the John Deere 85G is 14,369 lb lighter, has 39.8 less hp and has 0.77 ft less max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC200, the John Deere 85G is 25,414 lb lighter, has 93.8 less hp and has 5.97 ft less max dig depth.
In John Deere's excavators lineup, the next size down is the John Deere 75G and the next size up is the John Deere 130G.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the John Deere 85G used for?
The John Deere 85G is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, trenching.