Video: How Does Deere's New 75 P-Tier Excavator Differ from its 85 P-Tier?

John Deere has unearthed the 75 P-Tier compact excavator as the next model in its tier lineup.

Justin Steger, solutions marketing manager of John Deere construction and forestry division, says the 75 P-Tier is a complementary machine to the 85 P-Tier excavator released at ConExpo 2023, with a few key differences.

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At just under 20,000 pounds, Steger says, these machines with 67 net horsepower are big enough to get a lot of work done yet small enough for easier transport.

The primary difference between a 75 and 85 P-Tier excavator is the configuration of the boom.

The primary difference between a 75 P-Tier and 85 P-Tier excavator is the configuration of the boom. The 75 P-Tier machine has a traditional off-set boom, giving it more stability and digging power.John DeereSteger says the 85 P-Tier has a swing boom in the front for a reduced tailswing design to get into tighter spaces, making more versatile.

The trade-off in versatility comes down to performance.