JCB JS240NC Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: JCB ➔
Model: JS240NC ➔

Introducing the JCB JS240NC Excavator, a powerful and versatile machine designed for maximum performance on the job site. With impressive specifications such as a maximum cutting height of 32.4 ft, digging depth of 23.8 ft, and a bucket capacity ranging from 1.1 cu yd to 2 cu yd, this excavator is a reliable asset for various excavation and construction tasks. Featuring a turbocharged engine with a net power of 160 hp, a hydraulic pump flow capacity of 114.2 gpm, and an operating weight of 55556.5 lbs, the JCB JS240NC Excavator delivers efficiency and productivity for your projects.

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Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	29.10 ft (8.87 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.80 ft (5.73 m)
Max Loading Height	20.20 ft (6.16 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.10 ft (10.09 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.20 ft (6.16 m)
Max Loading Height	21.30 ft (6.49 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.60 ft (5.36 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	33.10 ft (10.09 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	31.60 ft (9.63 m)
Max Digging Depth	22.30 ft (6.80 m)
Max Loading Height	22.50 ft (6.86 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	32.90 ft (10.03 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	32.70 ft (9.97 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	32.40 ft (9.88 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Loading Height	23.20 ft (7.07 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	34.60 ft (10.55 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	32.90 ft (10.03 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.50 cu yd (1.15 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Length of Track on Ground	12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.70 ft (1.13 m)
Tail Swing Radius	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	9.90 ft (3.02 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	396.30 cu in (6,494.21 cu cm)
Engine Model	BB-6BGITR8-06
Net Power	160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Power Measured @	2150 rpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	7.10 gal (26.87 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Fuel Capacity	90.70 gal (343.30 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	114.20 gpm (432.25 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	63.70 gal (241.10 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4975 psi
Operating Weight	55,556.50 lbs (25,200.04 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.60 gal (6.06 l)

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed

10.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Max Travel Speed	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	2
Number of Shoes per Side	51
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Gauge	7.90 ft (2.41 m)

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