Hydradig gains new JCB Raptor Tiltrotator

At the recent JCB press launch, the Staffordshire based manufacturer served up another surprise after revealing the new 370X, with the reveal of an upgraded Hydradig and their own designed tiltrotator.

JCB has expanded its Hydradig offerings to now include three models, comprising of the Hydradig, Hydradig Plus and the Hydradig Pro.

The Hydradig is the unique machine that we have all become accustomed too, since its launch.

The new Hydradig Plus is expected to become the most popular variation of this machine. Features include boom suspension (SRS) as a standard fitment, single point axle greasing, reverse steering and two low-flow auxiliary lines. In the upgraded cab, the operator gets a deluxe air suspension seat and a Bluetooth radio, while an LED work light package and a refuelling pump complete the specification.

Customers who are maybe looking for the ultimate machine can opt for the range-topping Hydradig Pro. Delivering maximum versatility, the Pro has the option of a rear-mounted skid steer hitch and lower chassis-mounted high-flow hydraulics, offering 150l/min of flow.

These features allow the Hydradig Pro to work with the widest selection of mechanical and powered attachments, making it suitable for all applications and offering customers the ability to switch between set-ups quickly, on both the dig-end and the chassis, increasing uptime and boosting productivity.

The big surprise was the new JCB Raptor tilt-rotator, designed specifically for the Hydradig, it offers up to 45° of tilt angle and a rotation speed of up to 8.5rpm. Maximum breakout torque is 67kNm, rotation torque is up to 5.4kNm and the attachment delivers 2.9kNm of tilt torque.

The tilt-rotator which has unique features, with tilt rams located at the rear and a width of just 460mm, can be direct mounted to the dipper, or mounted to an S45 or S50 sandwich hitch and is offered with or without a gripper attachment.

There will be more on this launch event in the next edition of Earthmovers Magazine.

Checkout the promotional video from JCB