JCB adds eight small platform skid steer and compact track loader models to new generation product line


JCB is building upon the success of


its New Generation skid steer and com- pact track loader line with the addition of eight new small platform machines. The eight new machines — the 135,


155, 175, 190 and 205 skid steers and the 150T, 190T and 205T compact track loaders — complement JCB’s nine large platform New Generation models launched in November 2010. These smaller skid models are more maneu- verable in tight, confined areas and are easily transported from job site to job site. However, they don’t sacrifice power, safety, comfort or productivity. According to John Patterson, JCB North America’s CEO and JCB Group deputy chairman, the small platform machines are designed to meet the needs of a growing market. “With this launch of these new small


platform machines, we now offer 17 models in our skid steer range — both wheeled and tracked with radial and vertical lift designs — providing 97% market coverage,” Patterson said. “While the majority of these machines are sold in North America, internation- al demand for smaller skid steers and track loaders is growing at a fast pace. By introducing these small platform machines, JCB is well-positioned to answer the unique needs of skid steer and compact track loader customers worldwide.”


Radial and vertical lift options


The 135, 155 and 150T machines fea- ture radial lift, which offers improved


digging geometry for heavy loading applications. Because they contain fewer pins and bushings, radial lift machines perform well in high-cycle applications such as waste, recycling and demolition. The 175, 190, 205, 190T and 205T models offer vertical lift, which provides maximum reach at full height — an important consideration when loading dump trucks, lifting pal- lets or using an auger attachment.


Superior serviceability Serviceability is always an impor-


tant consideration when purchasing heavy equipment. JCB’s small platform skid steers and compact track loaders provide 21% or better serviceability than competitive models. Innovative, high-tech electro hydraulic servo con- trols minimize the potential for leaks while improving both service access and machine controllability. A large opening rear door with a tilting cooling pack provides the best total access for daily service and routine maintenance. A tilting cab offers unrestricted access to the machine’s inner workings when more detailed maintenance is required. Overall, these skid steers and track loaders have 38% fewer parts, 25% fewer leak paths and O-ring face seal fittings throughout, simplifying maintenance and virtually eliminating the possibility of hydraulic leaks.


Unmatched safety As with all JCB machines, the new


small platform New Generation skid steers and compact track loaders offer


unmatched safety, comfort, serviceabil- ity, productivity and total overall value. With JCB’s famous Powerboom design, these machines feature a unique side-entry door that allows operators to enter and exit the machines without crawling over any attachments. This design also increases the operator’s visibility to 270 degrees — a tremendous improvement over the 160-degree visibility offered by JCB’s competitors.


Class-leading comfort When it comes to operator comfort,


the JCB New Generation machines are second to none. JCB’s cabs are 46% larger than those offered by the aver- age competitive machine. The operator compartments come standard with a mechanical suspension seat with an option for a heated, air suspension seat with adjustable arm pods. Because a comfortable operator is a more produc- tive operator, machines have the option of a fully enclosed cab with heat and air con. The machine cabs are also sealed and pressurized to help elimi- nate dirt and dust ingress. Ergonomically-positioned controls and instrumentation help to further reduce operator fatigue.


Peak productivity While safety, comfort and servicea-


bility are important factors to consider when purchasing a skid steer or com- pact track loader, prospective owners also place great emphasis on machines that improve productivity. JCB offers


31 families of attachments that can handle virtually any application, great- ly enhancing the productivity and money-making potential of its skid steers and compact track loaders. The eight new small platform models are also available with an optional hydraulic quick-hitch that enables operators to change out attachments in the field 33-percent faster.


Outstanding value By combining productivity and fuel-


efficiency with a lower cost of owner- ship and safer operation, JCB’s small platform New Generation skid steers and compact track loaders offer indus- try-leading value in a wide variety of applications, from construction and landscaping to agriculture and beyond. “By adapting the design of our


Loadall telescopic handlers and apply- ing it to skid steer loaders, we continue to manufacture a much safer machine that doesn’t sacrifice performance or versatility,” Patterson said. “Our small platform skid steers and compact track loaders are simply another example of how JCB’s innovative spirit continues to help owners and operators meet today’s challenges head-on.” For more information about the


New Generation small platform machines or any of JCB’s high-perform- ance equipment for the construction, industrial, agriculture, rental and waste/recycling markets, call JCB’s North American Headquarters in Savannah at (912) 447-2000 or visit www.jcbna.com.


John Deere adds Implement Detection to suite of AMS products John Deere adds to its portfolio of


implement control products for various farming applications with the introduc- tion of John Deere Implement Detection software. The new Implement Detection tech-


nology, exclusive to John Deere, auto- matically populates implement- and task-specific settings from a controller on the implement to the GreenStar 3 2630 display in the cab. When a piece of equipment with Implement Detection is connected to a tractor using the 2630 Display, a one-page notification will indicate the implement’s name, connec- tion type and other settings saved to the implement controller. Operators can accept settings and


move to the run page, or they can make adjustments to the settings if necessary. All changes to implement settings will override previously saved inputs. Implement Detection has universal com- patibility with John Deere and competi- tive equipment and provides an integrat- ed solution to set up different types of


equipment consistently with each use. “With the addition of new John Deere


Implement Detection, producers will see improved functionality and ease-of-use for these precision products when oper- ating in the field,” said Janae Althouse, ISG product manager for John Deere. “Implement Detection allows John Deere customers to spend more time working in the field and less time setting up their equipment or recalling what adjustments had previously been made. It also helps reduce mistakes by operators in the field and ensures imple- ments are set up exactly the same from use to use and year to year.” For more information on John Deere


Implement Detection and the entire line- up of John Deere precision products, see your local John Deere dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com.


The new Implement Detection technology automati-


cally populates implement settings from a controller on the implement to the display in the cab.


24 Ohio’s Country Journal • ocj.com • May 2012


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