JCB launches T4i backhoe loader series

The introduction of the Tier 4i solution sees an expansion of the JCB Backhoe Loader range, with the introduction of the new entry level specification 3CX. This new entry level 3CX is powered by the 74HP JCB Ecomax engine, and comes standard with the JCB SynchroShuttle transmission. From there, the deluxe end of the range starts with the family of 3CX Supers, powered with the larger 91HP JCB Ecomax and coming standard with the JCB Powershift transmission. Rounding out the top of the range is the four wheel steer 4CX Super, coming in at 109HP, also featuring the JCB Powershift transmission. All engines offer increased, usable torque over their Tier 3 predecessors and offer fuel savings of up to 5%.

The launch of the JCB Ecomax engine coincides with the introduction of a host of other machine improvements that will benefit backhoe loader customers. While the 3CX has the triple gear pump to power the working ends of the machine, the 3CX Supers and 4CX Supers will now get, as standard, 44 gpm variable flow hydraulic pump.

These pumps are configured to perfectly match hydraulic flow and pressure to the demands placed on the system yielding up to 6% fuel efficiency improvement on top of improved efficiency already achieved by the Ecomax engine itself. The new variable flow pump also results in lower lever efforts, reduced noise levels and rapid control response for up to 30% faster cycle times.

The growth of the backhoe range also sees an expansion in the types of hydraulic controls offered. All machines will have JCB’s Classic Controls (mechanical style) to operate the back end as standard, while the the 3CX Super and 4CX Super will see two additional control options. With JCB Easycontrol, the excavator is controlled via two seat mounted joysticks, giving the operator the same feel and feedback as the classic control, but with the added benefits of low lever efforts and short throws. With the introduction of the tier 4i range, JCB has also launched its new JCB Advanced Easycontrol, which offers many of the same features as JCB EasyControl, while incorporating the loader controls into the right hand seat controller.

A new in cab monitor is standard on all models, reporting fuel consumption and also allowing operator to bypass daily checks by automatically reporting any fluid levels that are below acceptable levels.

Overall, this new range of backhoe loaders gives JCB customers a broader choice of machines to perfectly meet their versatile application and sector requirements all while lowering running and ownership costs. (Source: Heavy Equipment Guide)