JCB to unveil new 4CX Wastemaster backhoe loader at Bauma 2013

JCB will unveil the brand new 4CX Wastemaster backhoe loader at Bauma 2013 – adding a machine to its well-established range for the waste and recycling industry which delivers unprecedented levels of efficiency, versatility and cost savings.

Developed in line with extensive customer evaluation and fitted with a package of purpose-built features, the flexible and productive backhoe loader is transformed into a tailor-made model for arduous waste environments. With its ability to power an extensive range of specialist attachments, the JCB 4CXWM model – JCB’s first dedicated backhoe loader for the industry – will excel in the non-stop working environment typically found at Household Waste Recycling Centres, also known as Civic Amenity Sites.

Globally, the backhoe loader is already one of JCB’s biggest selling machines into waste, recycling and demolition applications, with large volume sales in Asia and South America and a strong presence in specific European markets. The JCB 4CXWM offers unrivalled versatility at a price which is less than the wheeled excavator typically seen on site. Its ability to perform a variety of roles also eliminates the need for other machines such as forklift or pallet trucks –further increasing cost savings.

The specialist new 4CXWM model incorporates additional length rear stabilisers and a front frame incorporating hydraulic legs. This combination raises the entire machine well clear of the ground, offering exceptional views into a bin when compacting material with either a grapple or compaction wheel attachment.

However, additional attachments ensure that the JCB 4CXWM is highly effective for more than just compaction. These include grabs for handling waste material and a sweeper collector for keeping the site clean and tidy. Furthermore, a unique hook lift for manoeuvring bins and skips gives clear advantages over other machines in terms of site productivity.

The range of purpose-designed bucket options opens up a wide array of typical waste re-handling tasks. At the loader end, users can choose between high-capacity general-purpose, 6-in-1, or top grab buckets depending on the application and nature of the load. At the excavator end, a hydraulic jaw bucket or a mechanical grapple both deliver highly effective materials handling capabilities.

Safety on site is enhanced by superb all round visibility from the cab, high visibility stabiliser chevrons, convex mirrors, rotating beacon and a reversing alarm. Machine protection is assured with the inclusion of additional boom protection, rear screen impact protection, light guards and puncture protected tyres.

The high specification new machine is founded on JCB’s world leading 4CX backhoe loader. It features the powerful 81kW (109hp) JCB Ecomax engine and incorporates innovations such as Advanced EasyControl and 4-speed Powershift transmission with TorqueLock.

As a result, the road performance and exceptional fuel economy of the JCB backhoe loader means that travel between sites is fast, easy and cost effective compared to other equipment used in comparable applications and controllability is excellent once it arrives.

In addition, the machine uses the most robust loader arms and axles available – taken from the recently introduced JCB 5CX model. It has a 4.72m extending dipper at the excavator end and excavator type seat mounted controls for easy operation. It boasts air-conditioning, an immobiliser, JCB LiveLink telematics and the latest JCB Powerslide system - which offers assured excavator movement from side to side across the whole of the machine’s rear frame - all as standard.