Total Machine Control available as option for John Deere backhoes
All-new power train components and numerous structural and electrical enhancements make the John Deere J-Series the company’s best backhoes yet. Key among the enhancements is the new Total Machine Control (TMC) option available on the 310SJ and 410J. The TMC control system provides the best features of an excavator and a 4WD loader built into one machine. “TMC integrates control of every system in the machine, from engine to transmission and hydraulic functions to brakes, delivering precise control of the backhoe in all operating conditions for faster cycle times and best-in-class comfort,” said Bob Tyler, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company.
TMC includes several enhancements to the backhoe controls to deliver greater convenience and productivity. Armrest-mounted joystick controls eliminate the pilot towers, providing improved comfort, more leg room, and reduced heat from pilot operated hydraulic oil in the cab. Three speed modes for backhoe hydraulics –craning mode, normal mode and high production mode – improve cycle times up to 20 percent over the previous machines. “These features simplify the system by eliminating foot pedals and extra levers,” Tyler said.
With the new TMC armrest-mounted controls, the backhoe can be operated with the seat rotated up to 90 degrees from the rear facing position, resulting in greater operator comfort for operations to the side of the machine, such as truck loading or ditch cleaning.
A fuel-saving, auto-idle feature returns engine speed to idle when the joysticks are not operated for a set time during backhoe work. Integral controlled load lowering and regenerative hydraulic functions improve work tool precision, safety and fuel efficiency. An exclusive mini-joystick provides simultaneous loader and backhoe operation, eliminating the need to reach for controls.
The J-Series backhoes (310J, 310SJ, 410J and 710J models) also feature all new ZF power train components including the transmission, front axle, and rear axle. All models provide exclusive, standard powershift transmission for fast, smooth, on-the fly, clutch-free gear shifts, and TMC machines benefit from improved road speed and hill-climbing ability. Multi-plate clutch engagement allows for on-the-fly Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) engagement; coupled with the limited-slip differential, the J-Series backhoe MFWD provides best-in-class tractive effort.
Cruise control allows operators to road the machine using the dial throttle, with engine rpm returning to idle with a tap of the brake pedal. Radial tires – now a factory option on J-Series backhoe loaders – offer improved fuel efficiency, performance and tire life.
A new top-hook, single pin backhoe coupler allows for fast attachment changes, improving the versatility of the J-Series backhoes. The integrated design of the coupler allows for a negligible effect on bucket breakout forces (less than five percent).
A Tool Carrier option for the loader end will be available for the 310SJ and 410J with the TMC option.
TMC includes several enhancements to the backhoe controls to deliver greater convenience and productivity. Armrest-mounted joystick controls eliminate the pilot towers, providing improved comfort, more leg room, and reduced heat from pilot operated hydraulic oil in the cab. Three speed modes for backhoe hydraulics –craning mode, normal mode and high production mode – improve cycle times up to 20 percent over the previous machines. “These features simplify the system by eliminating foot pedals and extra levers,” Tyler said.
With the new TMC armrest-mounted controls, the backhoe can be operated with the seat rotated up to 90 degrees from the rear facing position, resulting in greater operator comfort for operations to the side of the machine, such as truck loading or ditch cleaning.
A fuel-saving, auto-idle feature returns engine speed to idle when the joysticks are not operated for a set time during backhoe work. Integral controlled load lowering and regenerative hydraulic functions improve work tool precision, safety and fuel efficiency. An exclusive mini-joystick provides simultaneous loader and backhoe operation, eliminating the need to reach for controls.
The J-Series backhoes (310J, 310SJ, 410J and 710J models) also feature all new ZF power train components including the transmission, front axle, and rear axle. All models provide exclusive, standard powershift transmission for fast, smooth, on-the fly, clutch-free gear shifts, and TMC machines benefit from improved road speed and hill-climbing ability. Multi-plate clutch engagement allows for on-the-fly Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFWD) engagement; coupled with the limited-slip differential, the J-Series backhoe MFWD provides best-in-class tractive effort.
Cruise control allows operators to road the machine using the dial throttle, with engine rpm returning to idle with a tap of the brake pedal. Radial tires – now a factory option on J-Series backhoe loaders – offer improved fuel efficiency, performance and tire life.
A new top-hook, single pin backhoe coupler allows for fast attachment changes, improving the versatility of the J-Series backhoes. The integrated design of the coupler allows for a negligible effect on bucket breakout forces (less than five percent).
A Tool Carrier option for the loader end will be available for the 310SJ and 410J with the TMC option.
