Wed September 24, 2014
Northland, JCB Work Together to Achieve Success in Mass., N.H., Maine
Northland Industrial Truck Co. (NITCO) was founded in 1969 as a Yale lift truck dealer specializing in selling, renting and repairing material handling equipment. By 2010, NITCO had grown into a $70 million company with 270 employees; this was when the company decided to venture into the construction equipment market....
Fri September 12, 2014
JCB Tackles ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a Big Way
Just about everyone knows someone who’s recently taken part in the “Ice Bucket Challenge” to raise money for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) research. However, those previous efforts may pale in comparison to the frigid drenching that many JCB employees experienced on Aug....
Wed September 10, 2014
Tier IV Interim Power for JCB’s Largest Crawler Excavator
Tipping the scales at 84,600 lb. (38,374 kg), JCB’s JS360 is powered by a six-cylinder, 7.8-L Isuzu engine, meeting Tier IV Interim emissions standards. This highly efficient powerplant produces 281 hp (210 kW) at just 1,900 rpm, driving a sophisticated twin pump, load sensing hydraulic system to deliver strong digging performance....
Mon August 25, 2014
JS145 Crawler Excavator Meets Tier IV Interim Without DPF
JCB’s JS145 crawler excavator is a 14.5 ton machine, powered by a JCB Ecomax diesel engine, delivering a powerful 108 hp (81 kW). As with all 4.4-L Ecomax engines, these motors meet the Tier IV Interim emissions standards without using a bulky, expensive diesel particulate filter (DPF) or an exhaust after-treatment system such as selective catalytic reduction (SCR)....
Mon August 18, 2014
JCB Rolls Out New Soil Compactor for North American Market
JCB’s VM117D soil compactor is powered by the Tier IV Interim JCB Ecomax engine delivering 125 hp (93 kW). Key features include:• Tier IV Interim JCB Ecomax engines delivering up to 10 percent fuel savings• No DPF for low cost of ownership along with no downtime for regeneration• Smooth drum or pad-foot models available for compaction of all soil types• Several compaction analysis systems available as options for the VM117• All-round visibility and serviceabilityImproved Soil Compaction SolutionThe VM117D has an operating weight of 11 tons (10 t) and comes equipped standard with a smooth drum....
Fri August 01, 2014
JCB Skid Steers, Compact Tracked Loaders Set Benchmark
JCB has completed its new generation of skid steer and compact track loaders with the launch of Tier IV Final small platform models. The eight machines, including the 135, 155, 175, 190 and 205 skid steers, plus the 150T, 190T and 205T compact track loaders, are powered by the all-new JCB Diesel by Kohler Tier IV engines....
Fri August 01, 2014
JCB Compact Excavator Takes Conventional Approach
JCB launched its first conventional tail swing compact excavator in the 3.0 ton (2.7 t) North American market, with the launch of the 8029 CTS. Powered by a transverse 25 hp (18.4 kW) engine, the excavator has a tail swing just 18.5 in....
Fri August 01, 2014
Powerful JCB Compact Excavators for North American Market
JCB added to its extensive compact excavator line-up in the North American market with the launch of the 8018 CTS. The 8018 CTS is JCB’s most powerful entrant in the competitive 3,300 lb. (1,497 kg) class....
Wed July 30, 2014
JCB Gears up for Market Growth With New Fuel Efficient Compact Excavators
JCB is gearing up for massive growth in the compact excavator market with the launch of an exciting new range of midis. The first three machines being unveiled as part of the new line-up are the 67C-1 and 86C-1 conventional tail swing models and the 85Z-1 zero-tail swing excavator — all designed to grab a bigger share of a market which is expected to grow by at least 16 percent over the next four years....
Tue July 29, 2014
Automation Boosts JCB Backhoe Loaders
JCB is improving fuel efficiency, improving productivity and boosting operator control through the use of automation on its 3CX Super and 4CX Super models. These machines now feature auto idle, throttle lock and throttle control....
