JCB Backhoe Loaders

Lift truck handling of pallet and palletless loads requires different attachments. Here are the details of the various types and how they can reduce costs and improve handling efficiencies.

Construction Equipment - April 1, 2006

Larry Stewart
Executive Editor

Control Makeover Clears Floor

JCB refreshed its backhoe line's control system last August when it introduced JCB engines. One touch of a button activates JCB's pilot-hydraulic Precision Control System and an LED indicator confirms that the controls are active. Joystick control pods are mounted to the seat and can function even if the seat is not facing directly to the rear. JCB cleared the floor by moving the extendable-stick control to a switch on the right joystick, and the hammer-circuit control to a switch on the left joystick.

Number of models: 7

New models: 214, 214S, 215, 215S, 217 and 217S

Product-line features: The new JCB 444 four-cylinder, turbo-diesel has four valves per cylinder and direct fuel injection. The aspirated air cleaner uses fan suction to pull heavy debris from the intake, which JCB claims improves cleaning performance by 30 percent compared to the previous precleaner.