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Important product launch year kicks off for JCB at Bauma 2016

JCB's new 3CX compact backhoe loader.
JCB's new 3CX compact backhoe loader.

BAUMA 2016 will see the international launch of a range of new products from JCB – including the innovative 3CX Compact backhoe loader and four wheel loaders with Command Plus cabs.

JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Tim Burnhope said: “2016 is an important year for JCB with the launch of some great new products. Bauma will be the first international outing for the 3CX Compact which has just gone into production. Feedback on this machine is fantastic.

“We are also very excited about the launch of a range of new wheel loaders. The Command Plus cab has been met with rave reviews from users of our flagship 457 model and its introduction on other machines in the range gives us some great opportunities for growth.”

3CX Compact – delivering big machine performance

JCB launched the 3CX Compact backhoe loader in September to the U.S. market. It has been designed to deliver big machine performance for confined jobsites. The 3CX Compact is the perfect machine for road resurfacing and repair contractors, utilities and municipalities operating within tight spaces.

Key features include:

  • Compact dimensions - just 6 feet 3 inches wide and 9 feet high, for maximum maneuverability
  • Rapid travel – 25mph hydrostatic transmission
  • Total control – pilot controls and smooth hydraulics deliver 19 percent more flow
  • Maximum maneuverability – 4 wheel steering provides a 19 foot turning radius
  • Highly versatile – a choice of 2CX and skid-steer hitches plus an excavator quick-hitch

The 3CX Compact is powered by a low emission Tier 4 Final JCB Diesel by Kohler engine, delivering 74 hp. This highly efficient engine meets U.S. emissions standards without the need for a costly diesel particulate filter or any exhaust aftertreatment.

JCB BOOSTS MID-RANGE LOADER PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT

JCB is upgrading its mid-size wheel loader range, introducing the proven DNA from its 457 wheel loader to the 427 and 437 models, along with the smaller 411 and 417 loaders.

Key features include:

  • JCB’s CommandPlus Cab delivers class-leading comfort and visibility
  • Innovative CommandPlus Control system
  • Tier 4 Final engines with no costly diesel particulate filter
  • Single-piece hood for improved service access
  • Range of loader arms to suit various industry application
  • Optional Wastemaster package available

Clean Performance

JCB’s new 411 and 417 wheel loaders are powered by the company’s EcoMax Tier 4 Final compliant diesel engines, delivering 108 hp in the 411 and a powerful 125 hp in the 417. The larger 427 and 437 loaders operate with a Tier 4 Final Cummins diesel engine, offering 179 hp and 183 hp respectively.

In line with JCB’s overall emissions policy, both of these engines meet the latest emissions standards without the use of a costly diesel particulate filter, reducing operating costs and complexity for the customer. All Tier 4 Final loaders now feature a single-piece engine hood that can be electrically or manually raised to provide improved service access to the engine and cooling pack. The machines drive through automatic power shift transmissions for maximum productivity and efficiency.

All four of the new wheel loaders will use the JCB CommandPlus cab, first seen last year on the larger 457. This totally new ROPS structure has B pillars that have been moved out to the same width as the rear of the cab, providing a larger interior with a panoramic front windscreen. The machines feature JCB’s Command Driving Position, with revised pedals, an adjustable steering column and seat-mounted hydraulic controls.

Switches and auxiliary controls have been repositioned on the right hand B pillar, providing the operator with a simplified interior and easy access to all machine controls. The loaders have full color LCD screens that incorporate access to the loader’s operating menus and act as a monitor for a rear view camera.

JCB’s CommandPlus Control system allows the operator to adjust auxiliary flow rates on the main screen. It is also possible to use the monitor to adjust SRS boom suspension engagement speeds where fitted, and the timing of cooling fan reversal to clean out the cooling pack cores. The screen also offers an operator help system that lists switch functions if required.

The cab benefits from increased internal space, as the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system has been repositioned outside the main cab structure. This provides additional storage for the operator, both behind the seat and in pockets in the front and side consoles. The new cab, in combination with on-demand cooling fans and the Tier 4 Final engines contribute to a cut in noise and vibration, reducing operator fatigue and boosting productivity.

Operators benefit from a range of seat and control options, with electro-hydraulic proportional auxiliary controls now fitted as standard. An electric parking brake is standard on the 427 and 437 and available as an option on the smaller models. The exhaust silencers, and air pre-cleaners are all situated below the hood to provide maximum visibility for the operator.

427 wheel loader.

Company info

2000 Bamford Blvd
Pooler, GA
US, 31322

Website:
jcb.com

Phone number:
912-447-2000

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