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SPOTLIGHT The JCB 4DX Backhoe Loader is designed to deliver superior uninterrupted performance for the most demanding work
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on-site productivity while ensuring a highly comfortable and safe
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operating environment. The machine significantly enhances
The JCB NXT 150 Excavator has been engineered to further
operator comfort with reduced noise and vibration levels, while
safety is reinforced through excellent all-round visibility and a
model now features IntelliFlow Hydraulics, delivering 8% higher
ROPS/FOPS cabin. Adding to its ease of use and reliability, the 4DX reduce operating costs while maximizing on-site productivity. The
features a front display unit that provides real-time error codes and fuel efficiency compared with the outgoing variant, ensuring
system alerts, enabling proactive maintenance and uninterrupted greater savings over the machine’s lifecycle. Additionally, the
machine performance. newly introduced
Power Boost Feature increases hydraulic force by up to 9% on
The JCB 540-180 Telehandler delivers exceptional lifting demand, enabling the NXT 150 to take on the most challenging
capabilities with a reach height of 18 metres and a 4- tonne load and heavy-duty applications with ease.
capacity, making it ideal for high-reach and heavy-duty material
handling applications. Built with safety at its core, the machine The JCB 290 LR Excavator is purpose-built for deep-reach
features hydraulic cut-off technology, stabiliser protection, and applications, delivering an impressive 57-foot digging depth to
a ROPS/FOPS cabin, ensuring maximum operator protection in meet the demands of large-scale excavation. The machine’s
demanding work environments. undercarriage has been extended and widened to enhance
Highly versatile in operation, the 540-180 can support a wide range stability and balance during long-reach operations. Equipped
of attachments, enabling customers to utilise a single machine for with EcoHydraulics and IntelliControl, the 290 LR ensures superior
multiple applications across construction, infrastructure, industrial fuel efficiency, faster cycle times, and higher overall productivity.
and logistics sectors. It is further powered by an inline fuel-injection system, making
it highly reliable and well-suited for deployment in remote and
The JCB Agrimax marks the company’s strategic entry into the challenging work sites.
agriculture segment, offering customers a highly reliable and fuel-
efficient solution with lower overall maintenance costs. Designed The JCB 30Z Mini Excavator features a zero-tail-swing design,
with a strong focus on operator and site safety, the Agrimax is enabling effortless manoeuvrability and safe operation in highly
equipped with a JCB-engineered counterweight along with a confined or urban workspaces. With a 1550 mm track width, the
factory- fitted loader and hydraulic system, making it the safest machine offers optimal stability during operation while also being
machine in its category. With its versatile configuration and compact enough for easy transportation on standard trucks,
capability to support a wide range of agricultural applications, the ensuring greater mobility between job sites and improved project
Agrimax opens new opportunities for farmers and agri-contractors efficiency.
seeking enhanced productivity and dependable performance
throughout the year. The JCB 36R Mini Excavator has been engineered for high
performance in confined and urban work environments. Its
The JCB 81 Eco Excavator has been upgraded to deliver reduced tail swing design enables smooth and safe operation
significantly higher profitability for customers through enhanced in narrow spaces without compromising on digging depth or
fuel economy and performance. The machine now offers 15% stability. Dig-end and structure are built with high-tensile steel,
improved fuel efficiency, supported by smart features such as ensuring exceptional durability and longer structural life even
long engine idle shutdown, designed to minimize unnecessary in tough and abrasive strata. With a 1550 mm track width, the
fuel consumption during non-productive hours. To further boost machine offers optimal stability during operation while also being
on-site productivity, the 81 Eco comes equipped with a 0.35 compact enough for easy transportation on standard trucks,
cubic meters standard bucket and three dedicated work modes, ensuring greater mobility between job sites and improved project
allowing operators to tailor performance to varying applications efficiency.
and material conditions.
The JCB VMT 300 is a Stage V–compliant compactor engineered
The JCB 520X LC Excavator marks JCB’s entry into the 50-tonne for superior performance and ease of use, delivered without the
excavator category, delivering an operating weight of 52.8 tonnes need for an after-treatment system. Its robust in-line fuel injection
that reinforces its position as a true heavy-duty machine built for technology makes it highly suitable for remote and challenging
large-scale excavation. Designed for high productivity, reliability, work sites.
and efficiency, the 520X LC is powered by a 400 HP engine and The machine offers 20% better fuel efficiency compared to the
can be equipped with up to a 3.4 cubic metres bucket, enabling outgoing model, ensuring lower operating costs for customers.
faster output and superior material handling. Its latest- generation With a 1200 mm drum width and a 60 mm offset feature, the VMT
hydraulic pump and advanced control valve technology 300 enables faster and more precise compaction. Additionally,
significantly improve operating efficiency, ensuring lower running its lifetime-lubricated joints significantly reduce maintenance
costs over the machine’s lifecycle. To further strengthen customer requirements, further enhancing uptime and reliability.
value, JCB is offering a customized full maintenance contract
of up to 30,000 hours, ensuring complete peace of mind and For more details visit: www.jcb.com/en-IN

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