2026 Brandt 85G

Fit in more productivity.

Neither too big nor too small, the 85G Excavator is the perfect solution for a wide variety of tasks. The reduced-tail-swing configuration enables it to maneuver nimbly and work efficiently in and around congested jobsites. What's more, the 85G comes equipped with the extra advantage of an independent swing boom that lets it work even closer to curbs, around structures, or in the midst of traffic. Inside its spacious comfortable cab, easy-to-navigate enhanced LCD monitors let operators easily dial-in a wealth of machine info and functionality.

Features may include:

• Interim Tier 4-certified engine.
• Reduced tail swing.
• Optional rubber pads.
• Independent-swing boom.

PRODUCTIVITY

• Standard swing boom lets you dig parallel to walls, foundations, fences, and paths.
• Reduced tail swing and 360-degree rotation allow maximum flexibility and exceptional maneuverability for work in tight spaces.
• Optional rubber tracks or rubber pads let the 85D cross concrete and paved surfaces without damage.
• Powerwise™ III engine/hydraulic management system maximizes power output, saves fuel, and delivers the smooth multifunction hydraulic operation that you've come to expect in John Deere excavators.
• The "E" working mode can curb fuel consumption by running more efficiently compared to the previous model's "P" mode, while yielding similar production.
• Exceptional drawbar pull delivers plenty of power for backfilling trenches or transporting material around jobsites.
• Pilot-control-operated, box-constructed integral blade works well for backfilling and grading, making this highly versatile machine even more capable.

COMFORT

• The 85D features a special cab to accommodate the swing path of the boom, but is still spacious and provides excellent all-around visibility.
• All controls are intuitive, and their arrangement makes ergonomic sense. Pilot levers provide smooth, predictable, low-effort command of arm, boom, and bucket.
• User-friendly, multi-language LCD color monitor tracks maintenance intervals and lets an operator check machine operating parameters at the touch of a button.
• Go from backhoe- to excavator-style controls with just a twist of the optional control-pattern selector-valve.
• Automatic, high-capacity blend-air bi-level climate-control system with automotive-type directional louvers helps keep the view clear and the cab comfortable.

UPTIME/SERVICE

• Fuel-sipping diesel and auto-idle help make the most of every precious drop of fuel.
• Tungsten-carbide-coated surfaces and oil-impregnated boom, arm, and bucket bushings deliver unsurpassed long-term durability.
• Large, easy-to-open service doors provide ample access to dipsticks, sight gauges, and spin-on vertical engine and hydraulic filters for simplified daily and periodic servicing.
• Service intervals are 500 and 5,000 hours for engine and hydraulic oils.