KAWASAKI 85ZII WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Kawasaki 85ZII is a robust wheel loader engineered for demanding construction and material handling tasks. It features a 6-cylinder, turbocharged Cummins LT-10-C250 diesel engine delivering 226 horsepower at 2100 rpm, with a displacement of 611 cubic inches. The loader boasts a heaped bucket capacity of 4.3 cubic yards (3 m³) and a struck capacity of 3.7 cubic yards (2 m³), supported by a bucket width of 9.7 feet (3 m) and a breakout force of 37,080 lbs (16,819 kg). Maximum dump clearance reaches 9.7 feet (3 m), with a hinge pin height of 13.5 feet (4 m). The machine measures 25.1 feet (8 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, a wheelbase of 10.5 feet (3 m), and a width over tires of 9.7 feet (3 m). Operating weight is 43,872 lbs (19,900 kg), with a static tipping weight of 29,970 lbs (13,594 kg). The hydraulic system utilizes a gear-type pump with a flow capacity of 55.7 gallons per minute (208 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 2630 psi, providing fast cycle times: 6.3 seconds to raise, 4 seconds to lower, and 1.2 seconds to dump. The full power shift transmission offers 4 forward and 2 reverse gears, with a maximum forward speed of 22.5 mph (35 kph) and reverse speed of 9.7 mph (14 kph). Standard tires are 23.5-25-16PR (L-2), and the loader has a turning radius of 23.5 feet (7 m). Fluid capacities include 76.7 gallons (288 l) for fuel, 67.1 gallons (254 l) for hydraulics, and 15.9 gallons (57 l) for transmission.