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Volvo MCT85 Compact track loaders tech specs

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2016-2021
2,481.01 cu cm Displacement
34.3 kw Gross power
2.32 m Loader dump height
0.85 m Loader dump reach
1,361.01 kg Lifting capacity
3,790 kg Operating weight

A 3,790 kg compact track loader built for site cleanup, material handling, grading, and general contractor work, the Volvo MCT85 combines 34.3 kilowatt gross power with a 1,361.01 kg lifting capacity and vertical lift path for practical day-to-day loading performance. With its turbocharged KDI 2054 TCR engine, 0.46 cu m bucket, 2,462 kg tipping load, 16.09 kph travel speed, and compact 1.68 m overall width, it is suited for construction, landscaping, farm support, and utility jobs where compact tracked traction, usable lifting ability, and maneuverability matter more than outright machine size.

Operating weight 3,790 kg

Gross power 34.3 kilowatt

Lifting capacity 1,361.01 kg

Tipping load 2,462 kg

Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m

Loader dump height 2.32 m

Loader dump reach 0.85 m

Max speed forward 16.09 kph

Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 155,000

Starting from

AED 90,000

Volvo MCT85 Technical specifications

Engine

Alternator supplied amperage

342 Amh

Aspiration

Turbocharged

Gross power

34.3 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Operating specifications

Angle of departure

27 º

Dump angle

42 º

Rack back angle

30 º

General

Operating voltage

12 V

Bucket capacity

0.46 cu m

Bucket width

183 cm

Displacement

2481.01 cu cm

Engine model

KDI 2054 TCR

Lift arm path

Vertical

Lifting capacity

1361.01 kg

Max speed forward

16.09 kph

Max torque

300.04 Nm

Operating weight

3,790 kg

Tipping load

2,462 kg

Loader

Breakout force - lift cylinder

1570.02 kg

Breakout force - tilt cylinder

2968.04 kg

Loader dump height

2.32 m

Loader dump reach

0.85 m

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

10.22 liter

Fuel cap

92.35 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

43.53 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

9.84 liter

Dimensions

Ground clearance

0.23 m

Height - top of cab

2.01 m

Length with bucket

2.8 m

Length without Bucket

3.54 m

Max height to hinge pin

302.01 cm

Overall Width

1.68 m

Turning radius

1.68 m

Width over tracks

1.8 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

100.3 lpm

Relief valve pressure

158.58 bar

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Volvo MCT85 expert review

Reviewed by Wade A. on April 27, 2026

Overview

The Volvo MCT85 (2016–2021) is a practical compact track loader designed for site cleanup, material handling, grading, and general contractor tasks. It delivers 34.3 kilowatt gross power, a 1,361.01 kg lifting capacity, and a 2,462 kg tipping load, providing balanced performance across mixed loading and support work.

Expert rating: 4 stars

Pros Good lifting ability, vertical lift path, and strong traction for mixed site work.
Cons Still a compact machine, so heavy bulk loading is not really its lane.

Performance & Efficiency

The turbocharged KDI 2054 TCR engine, 1,361.01 kg lifting capacity, 2,462 kg tipping load, and tracked undercarriage give the MCT85 reliable performance for loading, grading, cleanup, and routine contractor work on mixed ground.

In Comparison

Cat 257: Well-known compact track loader with strong contractor appeal and dependable site performance.
Cat 247: Practical competitor with similar traction and compact-job usefulness.
Volvo MCT85: Known for balanced lifting performance, vertical-lift practicality, and useful day-to-day versatility.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Volvo MCT85 offers strong compact-track-loader capability within the AED 90,000–155,000 range.

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Volvo MCT85 owner rating

Volvo MCT85 Compact track loaders [2016-2021]

2016-2021

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.7
performance

4.7

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

67 %

4 stars

33 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Vertical lift path helps a lot when loading and placing material.
Cons
It is compact, so bulk loading work will push its limits.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2016

Volvo MCT85 similar models

Highlight differences
Volvo MCT85C
Cat 257
Cat 247
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 342 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Gross power 34.3 kw
Gross power 46.98 kw
Gross power 43.25 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Bore -
Bore 9.91 cm
Bore 9.91 cm
Net power -
Net power 44 kw
Net power 40.27 kw
Power measured @ -
Power measured @ 2,600 rpm
Power measured @ 2,600 rpm
Stroke -
Stroke 10.16 cm
Stroke 10.16 cm
Years 2016-2021
Years 2014-2019
Years 2004-2008
Market Average AED 155,000
Market Average AED 186,000
Market Average AED 145,000
Price AED 90,000
Price AED 147,000
Price AED 130,000
Operating specifications
Angle of departure 27 º
Angle of departure -
Angle of departure -
Dump angle 42 º
Dump angle -
Dump angle -
Rack back angle 30 º
Rack back angle 44 º
Rack back angle 37 º
General
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage -
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m
Bucket capacity 0.38 cu m
Bucket width 183 cm
Bucket width -
Bucket width -
Displacement 2,481.01 cu cm
Displacement 2,998.84 cu cm
Displacement 2,998.84 cu cm
Engine model KDI 2054 TCR
Engine model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated
Engine model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated
Lift arm path Vertical
Lift arm path -
Lift arm path -
Lifting capacity 1,361.01 kg
Lifting capacity 1,065.94 kg
Lifting capacity 952.55 kg
Max speed forward 16.09 kph
Max speed forward 12.07 kph
Max speed forward 12.07 kph
Max torque 300.04 Nm
Max torque -
Max torque -
Operating weight 3,790 kg
Operating weight 3,460 kg
Operating weight 3,023 kg
Tipping load 2,462 kg
Tipping load 2,091 kg
Tipping load 1,753 kg
Loader
Breakout force - lift cylinder 1,570.02 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 1,583.04 kg
Breakout force - lift cylinder 1,365.77 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 2,968.04 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,602.09 kg
Breakout force - tilt cylinder 1,603.9 kg
Loader dump height 2.32 m
Loader dump height 2.29 m
Loader dump height 2.1 m
Loader dump reach 0.85 m
Loader dump reach 0.82 m
Loader dump reach 0.64 m
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 10.22 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter
Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter
Fuel cap 92.35 liter
Fuel cap 90.08 liter
Fuel cap 64.35 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 43.53 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter
Engine crankcase -
Engine crankcase 6.81 liter
Engine crankcase 6.81 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 9.84 liter
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap -
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.23 m
Ground clearance 0.26 m
Ground clearance 0.27 m
Height - top of cab 2.01 m
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Height - top of cab 2.01 m
Length with bucket 2.8 m
Length with bucket 3.54 m
Length with bucket 3.32 m
Length without Bucket 3.54 m
Length without Bucket 2.71 m
Length without Bucket 2.53 m
Max height to hinge pin 302.01 cm
Max height to hinge pin -
Max height to hinge pin -
Overall Width 1.68 m
Overall Width -
Overall Width -
Turning radius 1.68 m
Turning radius 2.29 m
Turning radius 2.16 m
Width over tracks 1.8 m
Width over tracks 1.68 m
Width over tracks 1.68 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 100.3 lpm
Pump flow cap 57.53 lpm
Pump flow cap 54.5 lpm
Relief valve pressure 158.58 bar
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure -
Undercarriage
Ground contact area -
Ground contact area 29,005.17 cu cm
Ground contact area 29,005.17 cu cm
Ground pressure -
Ground pressure 0.3 bar
Ground pressure 0.26 bar
Track length -
Track length 1.52 m
Track length 1.52 m
Track width -
Track width 38.1 cm
Track width 38.1 cm

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