JCB will show two models from its 17-strong line-up of skid steers and compact track loaders at this year’s Bauma. The 155 skid steer will represent the firm’s small platform line-up, while the 225T track loader will show the latest Tier 4 Final design for the large platform range. The engine change signals a move to electro-hydraulic controls for the large platform models, which also benefit from a redesigned air filter, reduced fuel consumption, an optional electric quick-hitch and a reversing cooling fan.
The main features include:
* Up to 9% improvement in fuel economy
* Electro-hydraulic controls with multiple response modes
* Extended air cleaner service life
* Variable hydraulic pumps
Increased Fuel Economy
All large platform machines will be powered by the JCB Ecomax engine, using up to 9% less fuel over the previous Dieselmax engine, which was itself up to 16% more efficient than some competitor machines. The JCB Ecomax engine achieves Tier 4 Final emissions standards without the need for a diesel particulate filter (DPF), reducing ownership costs for JCB customers and allowing designers to maintain the high visibility for which the Powerboom JCB skid steer has become renowned.
The skid steers and compact track loaders are equipped with a new air filter design that features a high-efficiency active scavenging pre-cleaner, allowing JCB to extend air filter service life up to 500 hours depending on application. A reversing cooling fan is also available as an option for machines working in particularly dusty environments.
Operator Control
The large platform loaders will move to the electro-hydraulic control levers already proven on the small platform machines. The system offers the operator three levels of response, from slow modulation for fine trimming work, to faster and more responsive controls for digging and loading work. The electronic control system also allows companies the option of specifying H-pattern controls rather than the standard JCB ISO pattern. This will improve integration in mixed fleets where operators have experience of alternative control patterns.
An optional electric quick-hitch permits faster attachment and bucket changes, reducing downtime. The system also reduces the chance of hydraulic oil leakage during attachment change-over. Larger models, including the 300 and 320 skid steers and the 300T and 320T compact track loaders, will be equipped with an on-demand, pressure compensated, variable flow hydraulic pumps. This system delivers optimum hydraulic performance to efficiently multi-function between boom, bucket and attachment operation with standard auxiliary hydraulics or optional high flow, while consuming only required engine power, reducing fuel consumption.
JCB’s skid steer and compact track loaders have become synonymous with operator safety, visibility and cab comfort, thanks to the single loader arm design that allows the operator safe access through a full size cab door, rather than having to climb over dangerous attachments to enter and exit the cab. The JCB skid steer cab is 33% larger than competitive models (46% larger on small platform models), and thanks to its tilting design, delivers 24% better service access (21% better on small platform models).
With 31 attachment families available from the worldwide JCB dealer network, each specifically designed to work efficiently and productively with the carrier model, JCB skid steers and compact track loaders remain the most versatile machines on site.
For further information contact: Nigel Chell,
JCB Press Office. Tel: 01889 590312
Fax: 01889593455
E-mail: nigel.chell@jcb.com.
Web: www.jcb.com
Source:
wyynot GmbH; JCB
.png)
.png)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)