The new ASV RC-85 delivers exceptional performance
thanks to its careful balance of weight and power. It’s the
same size as our flagship RC-100, but with less weight and
an 86 hp diesel engine. The result is a great combination
of power and agility, making this full-size loader the best
solution for tough applications where you need maximum efficiency.
With a 3,400-lb rated operating capacity, it's also excellent
for many loading and material handling jobs.
Quick Response, Fast
Cycle Times
The RC-85 is powered by the Perkins 1104C-44 N.A. diesel engine
– a 4.4 liter, 4-cylinder engine with high output, low emissions
and low sound. Machine weight has been carefully matched
to the horsepower rating. As a result you get exceptionally
quick response and fast cycle times. With Posi-Power™
Control (PPC™) an integral part of
the powertrain, you can work the RC-85 to its fullest potential
as it automatically shifts the hydrostat to match available
horsepower. It’s virtually impossible to stall the engine.
Advanced Hydraulics
The RC-85 features the one of the most advanced hydraulic systems available.
Tracks are directly driven by single-speed drive motors, with travel
speeds up to 6 mph. The hydraulic system provides up to 38 gpm to the
standard high flow auxiliary circuit on demand or 20 gpm to the low flow
circuit. The RC-85’s load-sensing hydraulic system is highly efficient,
producing up to 10% more hydraulic horsepower compared to less efficient
systems. As a result, you get more done and you get it done faster.
Advanced Rubber Track
Undercarriage
The RC-85 was designed from the ground up to run on
a suspended rubber track undercarriage with no compromises
to machine width, ground clearance and machine balance. You get maximum
traction and a
smoother
ride.
Forty-two wheeled contact points spread the machine
weight out over 18-inch wide rubber tracks, exerting only
3.3 psi ground pressure. With that much track on the ground,
you crawl over the most fragile ground with minimal surface disturbance.
You can also work productively in soft mud and snow.
Smooth & Quiet Ride
No steel inside the tracks
means the RC-85 is smooth, quiet and very efficient.
The internal positive drive system uses hydrostatically-driven
sprockets with free-turning rollers to drive the track.
This unique system minimizes friction between drive components
and the track. As a result, travel speeds are much higher
than on systems with steel sprockets and rubber-bonded
steel tracks. Tracks and drive components last longer, too.
RC-85 tracks come with an exclusive 1,000 hour warranty
Suspension of the undercarriage helps maximize contact
with the ground for better traction and stability. It also gives a much
smoother ride for the operator, improves load-retention and is easier
on the machine, too.
Comfortable Operation
The RC-85’s operator station has more features and built-in comfort
than ever before. New joystick controls have integrated hydraulic and
electric attachment controls for precise, low-effort operation. A full
spectrum of gauges and switches are conveniently located for easy view
and reach. Safety-related features include full ROPS/ FOPS canopy, lap
bar, comfortable seat belt and brake. An enclosed cab with sound insulation
is also available.
An air conditioner/heater option can be integrated into the operator
station with an automotive-like finish, eliminating exterior compressors
and space-robbing blowers.
Tilt-up Service Access
A tilt-up ROPS/FOPS canopy makes access to the hydraulic system quick
and easy. Service to the engine and cooling package is through a tilt-up
rear hood.
