JCB is increasing its vary of compact excavators, with the release of 2 2.5-tonne platform machines. The 25Z-1 is a 0 tailswing fashion that replaces the former 8025 ZTS, whilst the 26C-1 is a traditional counterweight substitute for the 8026 CTS.
The 25Z-1 pointers the scales at 2,550kg, whilst the 26C-1 weighs in at 2,675kg. With an general width of simply 1,500mm, both device will also be towed at the back of a van or a 4×4 on a three.5-tonne trailer, making it simple to transport the excavators between activity websites. They’re provided with 9 tie-down issues, for safe transportation with out chains or straps reducing into rubber tracks.
The mini excavators proportion the design and styling of JCB’s better 3.5-tonne Subsequent Technology fashions, with robust pressed metal bodywork and a forged counterweight making sure most sturdiness and repair existence. The 2 machines have the similar cab construction, which advantages from flat glass and metal panels, whilst the door locks again throughout the profile of the counterweight, to stop any chance of wear and tear when rotating.
Key options come with:
- 0 tailswing and traditional counterweight fashions
- EU Level V and Tier 4 Ultimate engines to be had to fit world markets
- Redesigned cab delivers class-leading operator convenience
- Stepped forward dig-end geometry with 500-hour greasing periods
- Electro-proportional auxiliary, swing and dozer controls
There’s a spacious ROPS/TOPS cab, with a heater or not obligatory air-con, whilst a cover is to be had if most popular. An not obligatory Degree 1 Operator Coverage Guard is obtainable and the minis are provided with ‘follow-me house’ paintings lighting fixtures, that stay illuminated, to permit the operator to transport away within the nighttimes. The entrance display has a 66/34 cut up line, offering an optimum view into the ditch and narrow rear cab pillars strengthen rearward visibility.
The higher display segment will also be saved within the roof of the cab, whilst the decrease display can be got rid of and stowed above the operator’s head, as a part of the higher display cassette. A bolt-on grasp take care of at the entrance A-pillar can simply get replaced if broken and a detachable ground mat, and not using a steps or emblems, makes it more uncomplicated to stay the cab ground blank.
The machines have the benefit of an progressed Subsequent Technology operator surroundings, with a top class suspension seat, an ergonomic membrane transfer structure, a 4in virtual multi-function display and a rotary controller. The display shows engine rpm, coolant temperature and gas gauge at the left-hand facet all the time, whilst additional info will also be customised through the operator to the correct of the display.
The display contents are managed through the rotary dial and will also be set to show engine/carrier hours, auxiliary movement standing, elevate overload standing, hydraulic oil temperature and drive. The operator can use the more than a few menus throughout the display to regulate auxiliary flows, windscreen wiper frequency and auto-idle activation occasions. Carrier engineers too can get right of entry to diagnostic knowledge throughout the observe. The machines perform an automated well being test in the beginning key-on on a daily basis.
World driveline
The 2 mini excavators are provided with an EU Level V/ Tier 4 Ultimate compliant Kohler diesel engine, that develops 18.4kW (24.7hp). The engine meets each emissions protocols with out the will for a diesel particulate filter out (DPF) or any type of exhaust after-treatment. A fan guard is same old and there may be simple floor stage get right of entry to to all fill issues and filters.
A brand new form of variable displacement, load-sensing, electro proportional hydraulic pump, permits each little bit of engine energy for use through the device’s hydraulic gadget, with out the engine lugging down or stalling. A brand new major valve block delivers progressed potency movement sharing, permitting smoother, multi-function use, whilst auto kick-down monitor motors adapt to converting terrain to handle momentum throughout web page.
The primary valve block is simple to get right of entry to, underneath a detachable ground plate, which additionally supplies get right of entry to to the slew motor, rotary joint and different hydraulic valves. All hydraulic hoses are color coded for simple identity within the tournament of unintentional injury.
A high-flow, double-acting auxiliary circuit is same old, handing over 48 litres/min to energy quite a lot of attachments. That is managed through an electro-hydraulic thumb curler at the right-hand joystick. A unmarried to double appearing changeover valve is electronically managed through a transfer within the cab.
A double-acting low-flow circuit is obtainable as an possibility, offering 25 litres/min. That is managed through a thumb curler at the left-hand joystick. The operator can choose low and high movement modes the usage of 0-100% of the to be had hydraulic movement and auxiliary aid drive will also be manually adjusted on the ones machines provided with each excessive and low-flow circuits.
In spite of their compact dimensions, the 25Z-1 has an excellent most digging intensity of two,824mm, whilst the traditional tailswing 26C-1 gives as much as 3,037mm of excavating capacity.
Secure operation
Each mini excavators function further security measures, reminiscent of JCB’s distinctive 2GO hydraulic isolation gadget, that calls for the operator to press a secondary transfer earlier than the controls turn into energetic. All hydraulic products and services are disabled when the left-hand servo pod is raised, eliminating the chance of unplanned motion of the device. JCB mini excavators are provided with an immobiliser, with the choice of a key or a keypad activation, with the opportunity of as much as 14 codes, for a couple of customers and apartment firms.
The JCB LiveLink telematic tracking gadget is obtainable as an possibility, offering device location, well being and running knowledge remotely. The gadget permits shoppers to raised plan preventative repairs and common carrier paintings.
The 25Z-1 and 26C-1 elevate over the similar bucket pin dimensions, permitting shoppers to proceed to make use of present buckets and attachments. JCB now gives a factory-fit hydraulic fast hitch possibility, which comprises two locking mechanisms with an LED growth gentle indicator. Designed to fulfill all present and long term regulation, the hitch is totally UKCA/CE marked and licensed.
Different choices come with a brand new mechanical hitch, a factory-fit hydraulic thumb, that can be utilized with excessive or low-flow hydraulics, and a brand new light-weight vary of buckets that use present pick-up dimensions.
