When you choose to rent the 2026 John Deere 85P from Riverside Equipment Rentals, you’re getting one of the most versatile and well-equipped compact excavators available in BC arriving fully loaded with a coupler, thumb, two buckets, blade, and auxiliary plumbing right out of the gate. Sized to work where larger machines can’t while delivering power well above its class, the 85P is ideal for utility work, landscaping, site prep, tight urban environments, and everything in between. Here are the key features that make the John Deere 85P the right machine for your project:
Fully Equipped — Ready to Work: Unit 1106 arrives with a hydraulic wedge-style coupler, hydraulic thumb, 24″ HD digging bucket, 42″ clean-up bucket, auxiliary plumbing swap valve, hydraulic working blade, and steel tracks — everything you need to get straight to work without sourcing attachments separately.
67.5 HP Tier 4 Final Yanmar — No DEF Fluid: The turbocharged diesel engine delivers strong performance while meeting EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards without requiring Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). That means simpler on-site servicing, no DEF tank monitoring, and no risk of DEF contamination or system faults causing downtime.
3-Pump Hydraulic System — Three Variable Displacement Axial-Piston Pumps: The three-pump hydraulic system provides simultaneous, independent hydraulic flow to the boom, arm, bucket, swing, and travel circuits. This delivers smooth, predictable multifunction operation with minimal interference between movements — a major advantage for skilled operators working at speed.
Independent Hydraulic Swing Boom: The offset swing boom allows the 85P to dig parallel to walls, footings, and obstructions that would stop a conventional straight-boom machine. Ideal for foundation work, fence line trenching, utility installation, and confined site conditions throughout the Fraser Valley.
Hydraulic Working Blade: The front blade provides grade control, machine stability during digging, and the ability to backfill trenches and level spoil material without repositioning — maximizing productivity per shift and reducing the need for a second machine on smaller sites.
Auxiliary Hydraulics with In-Cab Proportional Speed Control: Auxiliary hydraulic lines on the stick support a wide range of attachments — hydraulic breakers, compactors, augers, mulchers, and more. The in-cab proportional speed control dial allows operators to tune hydraulic flow precisely to match the attachment, maximizing performance and reducing wear.
Short-Throw Pilot Levers: The short-throw pilot control levers reduce operator fatigue during long shifts by minimizing the effort and range of motion required for precise machine control. Combined with the new high-back suspension seat, the 85P keeps operators comfortable and focused through a full working day.
Full Load Deluxe Cab — 8% Larger Than the 85G: The upgraded cab offers significantly more operator room than the previous generation, with full heat and A/C, a new 8″ colour monitor, 270° camera system (left, right, and rear views), LED lighting package, and Power / Economy working modes with Auto-Idle and Auto-Shutdown for fuel savings during delays.
270° Camera System: Three cameras covering left, right, and rear give operators comprehensive situational awareness in tight or congested work areas — improving safety for ground crews, reducing blind-spot incidents, and meeting increasingly common site safety requirements across municipal and utility project sites.
