[ NEW EQUIPMENT ]
NEW
COMPACTOR
available from JCB
JCB has unveiled the 116D single drum soil compactor, a high-performance roller designed
for infrastructure construction and maintenance, general construction and landscaping
projects. Initially available in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, the 116D delivers low fuel
consumption, high compaction performance and improved operator comfort.
K
ey features of the JCB
116D include:
• Operating weights from
11 350kg with canopy;
• Proven low rpm, high
torque JCB DieselMax
Tier 3 engine;
• Up to 15% fuel savings in competitive
trials;
• JCB rear axle with limited slip
differential for maximum tractive
effort;
• High compaction force with 30.7kg/cm
static linear load.
JCB’s new soil compactor
Heavy duty performance
The JCB 116D replaces the VM115D,
delivers class-leading compaction force,
with a static linear load of 30.7kN and a
centrifugal force in the drum of up to
256kN. In trials with competitive
machines the 116D required up to 17%
fewer passes to achieve the desired
material density, saving time and money
for customers.
JCB has optimised the balance
between the machine’s dynamic force
and its frame, to maximise compaction
without transferring vibrating forces into
the chassis. Insulating rubber mountings
further, reduces vibration for the
operator. The machine has a 2.1m drum
width and a working speed of 0-5kph in
both directions. Maximum travel speed
is 10.5kph.
The 116D is powered by a JCB
DieselMax four-cylinder engine with
mechanical fuel injection, to allow the
engine to run with lower quality fuels.
The engine meets Tier 3 emissions
standards with no requirement for any
form of exhaust after-treatment and no
need for low sulphur fuels. This high
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torque powerplant achieves its 114hp
(85kW) at low engine rpm, offering fuel
savings of up to 15% against competitive
machines in field trials. The machine also
uses a JCB drive axle, with a standard
limited slip differential, for maximum
traction in difficult ground conditions.
JCB has designed a comfortable
operator station with simple, easy to use
controls. The 116D delivers great visibility
from the operator’s seat, thanks to the
low bonnet line and no exhaust
obstruction. The single piece engine
canopy can be opened by 70 0 to
provide access to the engine and
driveline, for ground-level service. The
116D has been designed for low
maintenance, with no greasing points
and a sealed-for-life centre articulating
joint. The soil compactor comes as
standard with a canopy or an optional
ROPS canopy.
A full air-conditioned ROPS
compliant cab will also be made
available by the middle of the year, to
suit all regional applications.
The machine comes standard with
JCB LiveLink. This telematics system is
available for the first time on a JCB soil
compactor of this type and allows
managers to remotely access working
hours, vibration and travel data. The
system also provides a tracking service
for improved machine security.
JCB chief innovation and growth
officer Tim Burnhope said: “The new
JCB 116D delivers improved compaction,
reduced fuel consumption, is easy to
service and has the looks to match its
performance. The machine covers up to
75% of the non-legislated soil
compaction market and represents a
major advance in JCB’s single drum
roller history.”