The Farmers Mart Apr-May 2019 - Issue 62 | Page 67

MACHINERY 67 • APR/MAY 2019 JCB LAUNCHES LOADALL TELEHANDLERS WITH NEW COMMAND PLUS CAB A new range of JCB Loadall agricultural tele- scopic handlers has been launched featuring increased lift performance, improved safety and driver comfort, and an all-new cab. The Command Plus cab is a remarkable 50% quieter, the view to the front wheels has been transformed by the low-set dash panel and visibility upwards to a raised bucket or fork is 14% better thanks to uninterrupted glazing that sweeps up and over the operator’s head. It is also more spacious, has a neater control layout and provides considerably more dedicated storage – including a large lift-out bin lo- cated behind the seat for documents, light hand tools and the operator’s lunch bag. The new JCB Loadall Series III range comprises four models with up to 200kg increased load capacity over their prede- cessors – the 6 metre lift 538-60, 7 metre 532-70 and 542-70, and the 9.5 metre high- lift 536-95. The heavy-lift, bulk handling 560-80 with 8 metre lift height and 6 tonne lift capacity remain the same. Power units are unchanged – the 4.4-litre and 4.8-litre JCB EcoMAX engines serve up a choice of 75hp, 109hp, 125hp and 145hp outputs. But there is a new 40kph TorqueLock 4 powershift transmission with four-speed torque converter lock-up for the 109hp engine to provide more performance and better fuel economy than the regular 30kph four-speed transmission when travelling and towing. Continuing unchanged are the six-speed JCB Torque Lock auto powershift and unique JCB DualTech VT hydrostatic/power- shift transmissions, which are both capable of 40kph. The new cab design embraces the JCB Driver’s Command Position philosophy, which has been defined after extensive er- gonomic studies to provide operators with a comfortable driving position that helps them work efficiently and with less fatigue over a long working day. The Loadall telescopic handler is re- nowned for its all-round visibility so JCB en- gineers focused on the operator’s view for- wards and upwards to optimise productivity, safety and ease of operation. A single-radius sheet of curved glass would have been the simplest solution but was rejected for a more sophisticated multi-radius design that main- tains a sense of spaciousness behind the wheel without distorting the view out. It provides a continuous field of vision from the low-set bottom edge of the glass to the top edge above the operator’s head, while angling the crossbars of the inter- nal FOPS safety grille contributes to a 14% increase in upwards visibility. Four wipers and washer nozzles keep 92% of the glass clear of rain, dust and dirt, with a fifth wash/wipe cleaning the rear window. www.jcb.com NEW SPRAYER SPECIALIST We are pleased to welcome aboard the Russell’s team Colin Webster. Colin has joined us as Group Sprayer Specialist, covering all our Russell’s and Hallmark depots. Colin will specialise in repairs, setup and operation while also assisting in sales from a technical perspective. Colin comes with a depth of industry knowledge, from both a technical and operational aspect, spending the last decade dedicated to sprayer operation and repairs. For all your sprayer needs, including NSTS testing please contact Colin. t:07739 980 578 e:[email protected] www.russells.uk.com RUSSELL GROUP