Most of us are familiar with JCB as a construction brand, but the bright yellow machines are also a familiar sight on the farm.
Read More (JCB)Indeed, when Joseph Cyril Bamford launched the firm with his initials in 1945, his very first product was an agricultural one—a tipping trailer.
Today the firm is still heavily involved in the farming industry, offering more than 300 agricultural machines. These include the industry-leading Loadall telehandler family and backhoe loaders. In addition to telehandlers and loaders, JCB offers tractors, track and wheel loaders and utility vehicles.
JCB Fastrac Tractor Range
The Fastrac tractor range is renowned as being one of the most productive and safe on the market. It has full suspension on front and rear axles, offering a comfortable ride with great traction. External disc brakes offer superior retardation, and the mid-mounted cab helps with close to 50-50 weight distribution for the best possible stability
The range starts with the 2155, a compact machine with full-size features. It has a 165hp engine, 6-tonne lift capacity and 60kph top speed. The 2170 version maintains these core attributes but adds more power, at 178hp. Next in the range is the 3200 XTRA. This boasts an 8-tonne lift capacity, 195hp engine, traction-assist transmission and 80kph top speed. The 3230 variant adds a 230hp rated engine to the mix. The 8280 is one of the larger tractors in the range. This has a 10-tonne lift capacity, 279hp engine and all-round ABS brakes. It also boasts one of the most comfortable cabs on the market. The 8310 maintains these features but adds a more powerful 306hp engine.
JCB Telehandler Range
The JCB telehandler range is vast, running from the entry-level 515-40 Agri to the powerful 550-80 Agri PLUS. JCB has been making its telehandlers since 1977 and has become the market leader in this niche. The range offers innovations such as TorqueLock and Adaptive Load Control, while central lifting rams and internal hose routings keep these vulnerable components out of harm's way. JCB telehandlers major on superb build quality, versatility and low running costs, creating a convincing all-round package. The EcoMAX engine features heavily in the range, offering excellent power, clean running and economy. All telehandlers benefit from four-wheel steering, making them astonishingly manoeuvrable.
JCB Telescopic Wheeled Loader Range
JCB's telescopic wheel loaders provide productivity and versatility, with a heavy-duty chassis and four-wheel drive. The TM180 and TM220 are compact and agile, perfect for smaller farms and operations with limited space. The TM 320 and 320S, meanwhile, are designed for maximum productivity. A central seating position gives great all-round visibility and the durability of the machines makes them a sound long-term investment.
JCB Wheeled Loader Range
JCB's wheel loader range is probably the widest on the market. The S range is dedicated to the agricultural sector and boasts a superb power-to-weight ratio. Compact track loaders complement the wheeled range, offering a spacious cab, excellent visibility and superb safety features. The WORKMAX utility vehicles, meanwhile, offer an easy way to get around the farm, transporting feed, equipment, livestock or people. With options for four-wheel drive, six-wheelers and continuously variable transmissions, there is a WORKMAX for any application.