How good are JCB excavators?

2019-05-18 by No Comments

How good are JCB excavators?

The bottom line JCB has designed and built a very tidy, mid-range, high-spec, competitively priced and innovative range of new excavators. If the reliability and service of the excavator range can get anywhere close to that of the JCB backhoe range we could certainly find a new major player on the Australian market.

How much does a JCB 8035 ZTS weigh?

3651 kg
The 8035 ZTS weighs 3651 kg, and a powerful 1.7 litre Perkins 23.6 kW engine is mounted to a stable undercarriage that’s carefully matched to the dig envelope for optimum performance and added safety.

What is a 3 ton excavator?

Excavator Overview Hire a 3 ton excavator – supplied with rubber tracks to reduce damage to pavements etc. It has a digging depth of 2.750m and is 1.390m wide. Great for landscaping, digging footing, demolition and general muck moving. This excavator is fitted with a heated cab, for those winter days..

Which is better JCB or cat?

With a more powerful engine, higher operating weight and larger fuel tank, the Cat 342F is able to handle heavier and tougher workloads. While the JCB 3CX offers a much lower price point with only a slight reduction in power and little-to-no loss at all when it comes to maximum dig depth and reach.

Is Cat a good excavator?

No matter what type of work you do – excavation, trenching, or truck loading – Cat® excavators deliver top performance, unmatched versatility, and excellent fuel efficiency. Simple operation, outstanding durability and the latest safety and technology features will help you take your business to the next level.

How much does a JCB 8018 weight?

3664 lbs
Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 40 A
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 7.4 gal (28 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 3336 psi
Operating Voltage 12 V V
Operating Weight 3664 lbs (1,662 kg)

What is a good size mini excavator?

Three- to 4-ton compact excavators seem to be just the right size. “Positioned in the middle of the compact range, these machines go where bigger machines cannot and dig and lift what smaller units are unable to do,” says Jake Jeffords of JCB.

How deep can a 3 ton digger dig?

2.7m
3 Ton Mini Diggers are the work horse of the utility sector, with a class leading dig depth of 2.7m and a good amount of power they are able to make short work of trenches even in ground with a high clay content. With a weight of 2600KG these machines are capable of being towed behind commercial vehicles.

Which JCB is best?

The new JCB 3DX Super Backhoe Loader is equipped with JCB ecoMax 444 engine that have been tested for 1lakh+ cumulative hours in India and is the most reliable engine available in the category.

Is the JCB 8035 ZTS compact excavator comfortable?

You can effortlessly store the gas-strut-assisted upper front screen overhead, and the lower front screen can also be removed. Plus, the whole cab structure is isolated from the slew frame for minimum vibration. In all, the JCB 8035 ZTS compact excavator is a comfortable favourite.

Is the JCB 8035 ZTS a tailswing machine?

The JCB 8035 ZTS mid-sized mini excavator is a true zero tailswing machine offering everything that a conventional tailswing does, with a larger undercarriage than the 8025.

What do you need to know about JCB mini excavator?

The JCB mini excavator range is designed with comfort and ergonomics to the fore. On the 8035 ZTS, a changeover button on the joystick lets you switch the right pedal between auxiliary service and boom offset function.

What do you guys think about JCB products?

If their backhoes are that cheaply built god knows what their excavators are like. Stick with a Deere/Hitachi or Cat or if your into mini ex then Kubota is in the line up. Theres no business like the Excavation business playing in the dirt with big toys.