New midi's on the block from JCB

Sun 21 Sep 2014

New midi's on the block from JCB

During the first evening with JCB we were treated to a surprise that I don’t think anyone attending the event was expecting. The official launch of a new 10 tonne class midi excavator the 100C-1 and the launch of two new 6.5 tonne class midi excavators comprising of the 65R-1 reduced tail-swing model and the 67C-1 conventional tail-swing machine. The 65R-1 was revealed during the evening at JCB’s compact equipment factory in Cheadle, where the models are manufactured and is seen here with the Managing Director of JCB Compact Products Mr Jo Bamford.

The natural successor to the outgoing 8065 RTS the 65R-1 features a Tier 3 compliant engine and is aimed at all markets outside of North America. The Tier 4 final compliant 67C-1 is aimed primarily at the North American market but will be available in Europe too. These new machines feature 500 hour greasing intervals, 100% steel bodywork, 30^otilting cab for improved service access, a new easy to clean undercarriage and JCB’s “2 Go System” for safer start-up operations. With the midi excavator sales expected to grow by 16% over the next 4 years JCB will be looking to grab a bigger share of the market with these new machines.

The 65R-1 model is powered by a proven 48hp (36.9kW) Tier 3 diesel engine, whilst the 67C-1 is powered by a JCB Diesel by Kohler 55hp (41kW) Tier 4 final engine, powering industry-leading Bosch Rexroth hydraulic valves and Nachi slew motors and track drives.

As previously mentioned the biggest surprise of the launch event was the unveiling of JCB’s first 10 tonne class conventional tail-swing offering the 100C-1. The machine is based on the frame of the 8.6 tonne 86C-1 midi machine, but with a more powerful engine, larger dig end and increased hydraulic capacity to boost performance. We got our first glimpse of the new model at JCB’s proving ground facility in Rocester.

The 100C-1 features a revised H-design undercarriage, robust steel body panels, a spacious operator environment and powerful Tier 4 Final engine that according to JCB will deliver increased efficiency and lower operating costs for the customer. The machine is powered by a JCB by Kohler diesel engine delivering 74hp (55kW). This drives through industry-leading Bosch Rexroth hydraulic valves and Nachi slew motors and track drives.

With an operating weight of 9,500kg, the 100C-1 is the same width and height over the cab as the lighter 86C-1, but has a 450mm rear overhang, 90mm larger than the 8.6 tonne machine. This additional bodywork provides space for the more powerful engine and increased hydraulic pump capacity, resulting in a bucket tearout force of 72.4kN and a dipper arm tearout force of 42.3kN.

Look out for more details on these new models in a future edition of Earthmovers Magazine.

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