Mono boom gives excavator greater lift capacity
JCB’s brand new JS360 Auto is a 36-tonne tracked excavator. It combines high torque, pump flow and bucket breakout forces with excellent controllability to deliver a power, productivity and accuracy for heavy duty applications, such as earthmoving, roadbuilding, demolition and quarrying. The JS360’s 7.8-litre, 6-cylinder, Tier III-compliant Isuzu engine provides high power and torque and low fuel consumption and noise levels. Producing 212 kW (281 hp) at 2,000 rpm, the power is achieved through an isochronous electronic governor which reacts automatically to hydraulic system demand, maintaining the ideal engine output for a given operating condition. The result is greater responsiveness and quicker cycle times, significantly improving the productivity the new machines can deliver.
The JS360 comes with a 6.45m mono boom for easy transportation and greater lift capacity. The boom is available with a choice of dipper lengths – 2.1, 2.63, 3.23, and 4.03 metres – to suit differing customer requirements for reach, dig-depth, loadover height, tearouts and site versatility. Reserve strength is built into the fully welded structures for hydraulic hammer and other arduous operations.
The hydraulic system and engine output are controlled by JCB’s Advanced Management System (AMS). AMS offers a choice of four working modes – Auto, Economy, Precision and Lifting – allowing the operator to choose how much power and speed they need for a given operation. All controls are clear and easy to use. The excavator boom and dipper are servo-lever operated to ISO control pattern, independently adjustable to the seat. For optimum productivity, the JS360 has exceptional controllability and evenly matched working speeds for the boom and arm. Boom/slew priority as standard speeds up truck loading.
Ground-level servicing not only reduces downtime but also offers greater safety for technicians working in the field by eradicating the need to climb on to the upper structure. All controls are ergonomically positioned within 180 degrees of the operator, eliminating the need for twisting around.
The JS360 comes with a 6.45m mono boom for easy transportation and greater lift capacity. The boom is available with a choice of dipper lengths – 2.1, 2.63, 3.23, and 4.03 metres – to suit differing customer requirements for reach, dig-depth, loadover height, tearouts and site versatility. Reserve strength is built into the fully welded structures for hydraulic hammer and other arduous operations.
The hydraulic system and engine output are controlled by JCB’s Advanced Management System (AMS). AMS offers a choice of four working modes – Auto, Economy, Precision and Lifting – allowing the operator to choose how much power and speed they need for a given operation. All controls are clear and easy to use. The excavator boom and dipper are servo-lever operated to ISO control pattern, independently adjustable to the seat. For optimum productivity, the JS360 has exceptional controllability and evenly matched working speeds for the boom and arm. Boom/slew priority as standard speeds up truck loading.
Ground-level servicing not only reduces downtime but also offers greater safety for technicians working in the field by eradicating the need to climb on to the upper structure. All controls are ergonomically positioned within 180 degrees of the operator, eliminating the need for twisting around.
