The JCB 515-40 is the most compact and maneuverable telescopic handler model the company has produced to date. This is the result of an innovative design that keeps the machine’s overall height under six feet, making it perfect for use in more confined areas.
It is just 5 feet 11 inches tall, 5 feet 2 inches wide and 9 feet 6 inches long, and weighs 7,672 pounds.
To achieve the lowest possible overall height, JCB challenged conventional design concepts and developed the 515-40 with an innovative, offset single-spine main frame. As a result, the machine boasts a full-size cab with both easy access and plenty of space for the operator.
The new design enables the machine to break through a barrier that previously prevented many compact telescopic handlers from being used in smaller workspaces. According to Chris Giorgianni, general manager of product marketing at JCB North America’s headquarters in Savannah, Ga., the extremely compact 515-40 can be effectively used at sites that could previously only be accessed by skid steer loaders.
With a turning radius of just nine feet and very compact dimensions, the JCB 515-40 can maneuver in even the smallest work environments. Equipped with four-wheel steering, four-wheel drive, a hydrostatic transmission and exceptional ground clearance, the machine can easily traverse challenging outdoor conditions.
The four drive motors are in the axle hubs, ensuring the most power possible is delivered to each wheel. The drive train design ensures that the 515-40 is at home in the yard or running off-road in wet conditions.
Powered by a 50hp engine, the 515-40 can carry a hefty payload of 3,300 pounds up to a maximum lift height of 13 feet 2 inches.
“The 515-40 comes standard with a universal skid steer quick attach, opening it up to a vast range of attachments,” Giorgianni added. “This extra functionality, combined with ease of operation, makes the machine an ideal multi-tasker for any number of applications.”
Although the 515-40 may be small in stature, its unique, compact design does not skimp on operator comfort or safety. The machine boasts a full-size canopy or an optional cab. When outfitted with a cab, the 515-40 also offers optional air conditioning and a deluxe suspension seat. Low noise levels and both ROPS and FOPS protection provide additional health and safety benefits. Access to the cab is made easy by a low-level step and flat cab floor, providing easy entry and exit for the driver.
