JCB Machine News & Articles
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A MINI SKID STEER LOADER22 Aug, 2018
Skid steer loaders are classified by their rated operating capacity (ROC). The ROC (not the Dwayne Johnson variety) is the weight a skid steer loader can safely pick up without flipping or nose diving and ...
DEMOLITION COMPANY CUTS FUEL COSTS WITH 20 TONNE EXCAVATOR07 Aug, 2018
The super-efficient 20 tonne JCB excavator is slashing fuel costs for contractors, with one demolition contractor in South Australia saying he’s cut fuel costs by up to $400 per week. Mr Dapy’s Demolition, run by Sean ...
JCB’S FOUR AND FIVE TONNE EXCAVATORS31 Jul, 2018
JCB's 4 and 5 tonne excavators represent a new generation of compact excavators with greater control, efficiency, performance and strength. These excavators are highly productive, compact, agile, innovative and economical to own. They also have exclusive ...
KENNARDS HIRE PURCHASES JCB 525-60C TELEHANDLERS23 Jul, 2018
With more than 170 branches across Australia and New Zealand, Kennards Hire is the #1 family-owned supplier of high quality, hire equipment. From DIY through small-medium projects to large construction sites, their equipment range is ...
JCB’S HYDRADIG WHEELED EXCAVATOR IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE WASTE INDUSTRY16 Jul, 2018
The JCB Hydradig Wastemaster wheeled excavator is a totally new material handling solution. It brings new levels of innovation and engineering excellence to the growing compact wheeled machine sector of the waste and recycling market. The ...
3 STEPS TO IMPROVE FUEL EFFICIENCY FOR EXCAVATOR OPERATORS04 Jul, 2018
Some excavators are always operated in the heavy work mode which uses the most fuel. By using integrated work modes, you can improve your productivity with less fuel. JCB makes this easy for excavator operators with linked work modes ...
JCB’S MOST POWERFUL AND PRODUCTIVE BACKHOE EVER26 Jun, 2018
The all-new JCB 5CX WasteMaster backhoe is quite simply the most powerful and productive JCB backhoe loader ever made. Expanding on JCB’s world-leading backhoe range, the 5CX has all the engine power, torque, tractive effort and ...
DO GREY MARKET IMPORT TELESCOPIC HANDLERS MEET AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS?18 Jun, 2018
A Grey market import telehandler is a machine sold by someone other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). These telescopic handlers are privately imported without the knowledge of the OEM. The telehandlers sold by OEMs ...
JCB’S HYDRADIG WHEELED EXCAVATOR WINS BEST NEW PRODUCT AT HIRE1812 Jun, 2018
The JCB Hydradig wheeled excavator has won the award for the best new product at the Hire Industry Excellence Awards. The award was presented at the HIRE18 conference which is the 50th convention hosted by ...
PURPOSE BUILT DIESEL GENERATORS FOR HIRE COMPANIES05 Jun, 2018
JCB is meeting the needs of customers in the hire sector with the launch of the RS range of diesel generators, specifically designed for the power generation rental market. Powered by a range of world-class ...
AUSSIE FARMERS LOVE THE 525-60 COMPACT TELEHANDLER30 May, 2018
The compact 525-60 agri telehandler is small enough to access older farm buildings with doorways under two-metres wide. With the best in class lift height of 6m and large lifting capacity of 2,500kg, it's no ...
JCB CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AUSTRALIA SELLS 10,000 MACHINES14 May, 2018
JCB Construction Equipment Australia (JCB CEA) sold its 10,000th JCB machine in Australia last December through its dealer the Michaels Group. JCB CEA has been selling JCB agricultural and construction equipment for almost 20 years. We ...
WHY WAS THE JCB BACKHOE LOADER #1 IN 2017?04 May, 2018
The JCB backhoe loader was number one in Australia yet again for 2017. It’ll come as no surprise that half of all backhoe’s sold in Australia last year were the JCB 3CX backhoe loader. We’ve held ...
THE ULTIMATE TOOL CARRIER: THE 3CX COMPACT BACKHOE LOADER01 May, 2018
JCB pioneered the backhoe loader in 1953 introducing many innovative features to the market. In a rapidly changing world, JCB continues to evolve to meet consumer demands. The 3CX Compact is 35% smaller than a ...
ROTATION INNOVATION – JCB HYDRADIG WHEELED EXCAVATOR26 Apr, 2018
When some people take a new direction in their lives, often, they travel or take up a new hobby, but there are some, who deviate even further, throwing their lot into some long-considered idea. This is ...
531/541-70 TELESCOPIC HANDLER WALK AROUND24 Apr, 2018
The JCB 531-70 and 541-70 agri telehandlers are the smallest of our full-sized telescopic handlers. Designed to meet agricultural demands, these telehandlers offer unparalleled productivity (courtesy of regenerative hydraulics), excellent performance, versatility and efficiency. World’s No. ...
7 REASONS TO CONSIDER A WHEELED EXCAVATOR17 Apr, 2018
Wheeled excavators have several benefits over comparable machines including visibility, stability, mobility, maneuverability, serviceability, comfort and versatility. The JCB Hydradig 110W wheeled excavator delivers on these features at class leading levels. Visibility JCB’s Hydradig 110W wheeled excavator ...
MINI EXCAVATOR TAIL SWINGS: CONVENTIONAL VS. REDUCED VS. ZERO03 Apr, 2018
Do you know which mini excavator tail swing is right for you? We’ve made it easy by spelling out the pros and cons of zero, reduced and conventional tail swing excavators. Zero Tail-Swing Excavator A zero tail-swing excavator’s ...
GRAIN GROWER REAPS BENEFITS OF FIRST HARVEST WITH NEW FASTRAC 8330 TRACTOR22 Mar, 2018
Esperance grain grower Greg Curnow bought his new JCB Fastrac 8330 in November last year, just in time for a fruitful harvest season. In addition to being a smooth and comfortable ride, the ability to extend ...
THE RISKS OF GREY MARKET IMPORTS21 Mar, 2018
Grey market imports are machines sold into Australia as new, unused or low-hour machines for less than recommended retail prices. These machines expose you to unnecessary risks because they may not comply with Australian standards and ...