ZM 85 Zeppelin Excavator Specs & Dimensions - (1998 - 2001)

Manufactured by Zeppelin, this is the ZM 85 wheel excavator. Find and download detailed specs and data sheets for this machine her…

Manufactured by Zeppelin, this is the ZM 85 wheel excavator. Find and download detailed specs and data sheets for this machine here.

This wheel excavator is built to provide up to 53kW or 71 horse power, delivered from its powerful Deutz engine to the 8.1t ZM 85 machine. The ZM 85 is categorised in the smallest machine segment in the wheel excavators category. The bucket of ZM 85 has a capacity of 0,2m³ which is average for this type of machine.

Diesel particulate filter, Material Handling Excavator and Track guidance are not provided on this model as of 2001. There are more detailed specifications and machine descriptions available in the original Zeppelin ZM 85 specs data sheet.

The production stopped in 2001, where this ZM 85 was available at a new list price between €84000 and €106000. For more detailed information about pricing and current residual values, check out the LECTURA Valuation system.

Zeppelin currently produces other wheel excavators, which range from up to - the most visited on LECTURA Specs are. Want more detailed specifications? Download the latest Zeppelin ZM 85 specs data sheet on LECTURA Specs today!

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Technical specs - ZM 85 Zeppelin

Specification

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Weight
8.1 t
Standard tyres
8.25-20
Bucket capacity
0.2 m³
Model series
ZM
Engine manuf.
Deutz
Engine type
1012E
Engine power
53 kW

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., boom, outrigger stabilisers, transport length, transport width, transport height, max. reach horizontal, dredging depth, tear-out force, bucket width, dipper length...

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., boom, outrigger stabilisers, transport length, transport width, transport height, max. reach horizontal, dredging depth, tear-out force, bucket width, dipper length, turning radius inside, turning radius outside, travel speed, dimension lxwxh, displacement, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, FOPS, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Blade
No
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Track guidance
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

Zeppelin ZM 85 FAQ

When was the Zeppelin ZM 85 manufactured?

The Zeppelin ZM 85 was manufactured from 1998 to 2001.

How much does the Zeppelin ZM 85 weigh?

The Zeppelin ZM 85 weighs 8.1 tons.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the Zeppelin ZM 85 wheel excavator?

The Zeppelin ZM 85 wheel excavator is equipped with standard tyres sized 8.25-20.

What is the bucket capacity of the Zeppelin ZM 85 wheel excavator?

The bucket capacity of the Zeppelin ZM 85 wheel excavator is 0.2 cubic meters.

How much is a Zeppelin ZM 85 Wheel excavator (1998u20132001) worth?

The residual value of the Zeppelin ZM 85 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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