KATO 85V5 Mini Excavator

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85V5 MINI EXCAVATOR

ZERO TAIL SWING POWER WITH EXCEPTIONAL COMFORT & STABILITY

The 85V5 Mini Excavator is the largest and most powerful machine in the IHI/Compact Excavator Sales mini excavator lineup, delivering outstanding performance for demanding jobsites. With an operating weight of up to 19,595 lbs and a zero-tail-swing design, the 85V5 provides maximum digging power while maintaining exceptional maneuverability in tight work areas.

Built for productivity and stability, the 85V5 comes standard with an additional 900 lb counterweight, improving balance and lifting confidence. Powered by a reliable 57 HP Yanmar engine, this excavator delivers smooth, responsive hydraulic performance and impressive breakout force. Its compact 7'3" overall width makes it ideal for urban construction, utilities, and confined job sites.

OPERATOR COMFORT & CONTROL

• Spacious wide cab—the largest in its class

• Excellent visibility for safer operation

• Ergonomic controls designed to reduce operator fatigue

• Smooth hydraulic response for precise digging

POWER & PERFORMANCE

• Engine: Yanmar 4TNV98C – 57 HP @ 2100 RPM

• Max bucket digging force: 12,364 lbs

• Bucket capacity: 8.8 ft³

• Swing speed: 9 RPM

• Travel speed (low/high): 1.6 / 2.7 mph

• Gradeability: 30°

HYDRAULIC & BOOM SYSTEM

• Hydraulic pressure: 3,550 psi

• Total hydraulic flow: 81 GPM

• 1st auxiliary hydraulic flow: 20 GPM

• Offset boom with hydraulic cylinders

• Boom swing angle: 50° left / 80° right

DOZER BLADE

• Blade size: 1'8" x 7'3"

• Lift above ground: 1'4"

• Drop below ground: 1'5"

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Operating weight: 19,595 lbs

• Transport weight: 18,673 lbs

• Ground pressure: 4.5 psi

• Fuel tank capacity: 29 gal

The 85V5 Mini Excavator sets a new benchmark for power, stability, and operator comfort in a zero-tail-swing compact excavator—perfect for contractors who need maximum performance in restricted spaces.

Specifications

Engine

Boom Swing System

Hydraulic System

Dozer Blade