KAWASAKI 85ZV WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Kawasaki 85ZV wheel loader is a robust machine designed for demanding construction and material handling tasks. It features a turbocharged and intercooled 6-cylinder QSL9 engine with a displacement of 540 cubic inches, delivering 235 hp at 2200 rpm and a peak torque of 738 lb-ft at 1350 rpm. The loader has an operating weight of approximately 45,834 lbs (20,790 kg) and is equipped with a full powershift transmission offering 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, enabling a top speed of about 22 mph (35 kph) in both directions. The bucket has a heaped capacity of 4.9 cubic yards (3 m³) and a struck capacity of 4.4 cubic yards (3 m³), with a breakout force of 40,680 lbs (18,452 kg). The bucket width measures 10.2 ft (3 m), and at maximum raise, dump clearance reaches 10.5 ft (3 m), with a hinge pin height of 14.2 ft (4 m). The loading reach at max lift and dump is 3.4 ft (1 m). Hydraulic system specifications include a gear-type pump with a flow capacity of 22.5 gallons per minute (83 l/min), a relief valve setting of 3000 psi, with dump, lower, and raise times of 1.4 sec, 4.2 sec, and 6.5 sec respectively. Operating fluid capacities include 79.3 gallons (299 l) of fuel, 55.5 gallons (208 l) for the hydraulic system, 15.4 gallons (57 l) coolant, and 7.2 gallons (27 l) engine oil. The loader rides on 26.5x25-20PR L-3 tires and has a turning radius of 21.8 ft (6 m). Ground clearance is 1.8 ft (0.55 m), and the machine height to the top of the cab is 11.6 ft (3.5 m), with a wheelbase of 10.9 ft (3.3 m).