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Exploring the Versatility of JCB Wheeled Excavators


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Renowned for innovation, durability, and robust customer support, JCB stands as a leading global player in the construction industry. Known for their reliability, JCB’s wheeled excavators are preferred on job sites worldwide. These versatile construction machines handle a wide range of tasks, including digging, lifting, and material handling, making them indispensable for diverse applications.

 

Key Features of JCB Wheeled Excavators

Durability and Build Quality 

Built with high-strength steel and reinforced at critical stress points, JCB wheeled excavators are designed to endure heavy loads and harsh conditions. Advanced manufacturing processes ensure high-quality components, extending the machine's lifespan and reducing downtime on site.

 

Advanced Technology 

JCB wheeled excavators feature cutting-edge variable flow hydraulics that adjusts power based on the task, optimising fuel efficiency and minimising wear. High-performance pumps and valves deliver smooth, responsive control, allowing operators to handle complex manoeuvres like fine grading and heavy lifting with precision.

JCB’s LiveLink technology enables remote monitoring of machine performance, health, and location, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

 

Fuel Efficiency 

JCB wheeled excavators have Stage V engines, which reduces fuel usage and emissions while delivering power. Auto-idle and engine stop automatically lower engine speed or shut off the engine during periods of inactivity, further reducing fuel wastage and operational costs.

 

Operator Comfort

JCB wheeled excavator cabs have a range of advanced technology features, alongside ergonomic design, and adjustable seats, to provide a comfortable environment for operators. User friendly, light, intuitive controls, with incorporated boost button,  also provide precise hydraulic power and control for operators.

 

Versatility

JCB wheeled excavators are highly adaptable, with quick-change capabilities allowing operators to switch attachments like buckets, breakers, and grapples efficiently. The hydraulic quick hitch system enables fast, safe attachment changes without leaving the cab, maximising productivity.

 

Applications of JCB Wheeled Excavators 

Urban Construction

JCB wheeled excavators have unmatched mobility and a compact design. Their undercarriage allows for easy manoeuvrability on paved roads and tight spaces, making them the ideal machine for navigating through congested urban environments.

JCB wheeled excavators have a small footprint, meaning they can operate in confined spaces, narrow streets, and between buildings. Their compact build allows them to relocate between sites without the need of a trailer, which enhances productivity.

 

Road Maintenance and Repair 

JCB wheeled excavator’s outstanding versatility and mobility make them the perfect machine to maintain roads. They have quick change capabilities for attachments, enabling swift adaptation to different tasks, which is important during road maintenance projects as they are generally on a timescale.

 

Utility Work

Versatile JCB Attachments such as trenching buckets and hydraulic breakers, provide JCB wheeled excavators with precise excavation and installation of utilities like water, gas, and electrical lines.

 

Landscaping 

JCB Wheeled excavators are extremely effective in large-scale landscaping projects due to their versatility, power, and mobility. They can handle heavy-duty tasks such as earthmoving, grading, and shaping large areas of land. Their array of attachments allows them to efficiently manage diverse landscaping requirements from digging and planting, to material handling and site preparation.

 

Benefits 

  • Mobility: Easily transportable between sites without a trailer.

 

  • Versatility: Compatible with various attachments, enhancing productivity.

 

  • Speed: Faster travel speeds and manoeuvrability compared to tracked excavators, with minimal surface damage.

 

Selecting the Right JCB Wheeled Excavator for Your Needs

JCB JS20MH

This INDUSTRYPLUS  wheeled excavator is JCB’s entry level machine whilst still offering high performance and productivity in material handling. The INDUSTRYPRO model is specifically designed and built with a higher standard specification for even greater productivity. Both models are manufactured with the new JCB DieselMAX 97Kw Stage V compliant engine. Download Brochure

  • Operating weight: 20,720kg

 

JCB Hydradig 110W

The JCB Hydraig 100W provides you with a 40kph road speed and all-round visibility. This machine has a low centre of gravity which gives you unmatched stability even when digging or lifting from the side, and has a tailswing of just 120mm, allowing you to work in the most confined spaces. Download Brochure 

  • Operating weight: 11,050 – 12,050kg
  • Engine power: 81Kw

 

JCB Hydradig Pothole Pro

This machine is JCB’s innovative solution for pothole’s, offering a 3-in-1 solution. The Pothole Pro’s first step is to cut. By easily adjusting the 600mm planer with hydraulic depth and tilt control, operators can being the repair from the safety of the cab. To maximise the life of the pothole repair, the JCB Pothole Pro can crop to provide a uniform hole profile that lasts, with a 590mm crop tool. Finally, this machine can clean with a 1200mm wide sweeper collector with dust suppression, preparing the pothole in a matter of minutes. Download Brochure

  • Pothole repair: 8 minutes
  • Area per day: 250m2
  • Repair per cost: £29.28

 

JCB JS145W, JS160W, JS175W

These models range from 14.5 to 17.5 tonnes, equipped with Stage V DieselMAX engines for maximum efficiency.

JCB JS145W

 

JCB JS160W

 

JCB JS175W

  • Operating weight: 18,982kg
  • Maximum dig depth: 6.256kg
  • Engine power: 129kW
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Why Choose JCB Wheeled Excavators?

JCB wheeled excavators combine durability, advanced technology, and versatility, making them ideal for urban construction, road maintenance, and landscaping. With quick-change attachments, remote monitoring via LiveLink, and fuel-efficient engines, these machines boost productivity and reduce costs.

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