08/29/2024
I seriously can’t wait to get one of these new 285XE machines on one our jobs! The little bit that I got to run it up here in Peoria, I was blown away with it performance.
A few Specs on this machine are:
-brand new clean slate design
-new CAT 134HP C3.6TA (turbo/aftercooled)
-3500lbs heavier than the 299D3XE
-rear auxiliary hydraulics for rippers or winch or whatever you want to fabricate for the back.
-And all new equalizer bar style undercarriage (just like a dozer). Helps a lot with dipping while grading.
-substantial lift height increase for loading trucks over a 299D3XE. (almost 20 inches.)
-massive operator station
-way easier maintenance access and greasing points in the D3 series.
When the time is right, I will definitely be going for one of these with the business. Totally outstanding machine!
hit it out of the park with this!
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