JCB will launch four new compact telescopic and industrial-scale wheeled loaders at Agritechnica – bringing new levels of power and performance to its popular range. The machines being unveiled are:
- The new TM180 and TM220 complete with new engine for enhanced performance
- The new Farm Master 413S Agri with more power, new cab and sleeker looks
- The new Farm Master 435S Agri offering lower running costs and greater comfort
JCB Agriculture Managing Director Richard Fox-Marrs said: “JCB is the world market leader for sales of agricultural wheeled loaders and the launch of these four new products will build on that strong position. JCB’s innovative wheeled loading shovels are purpose-built and designed for agriculture which ensures our machines meet the precise needs of farmers and gives them the power and performance they require.”
JCB TM180 and TM220
A package of upgrades ensures that the JCB TM180 and TM220 compact telescopic wheeled loaders continue to punch above their weight. The main change is the switch to the sophisticated JCB Diesel by Kohler engine which provides more power and torque, as well as lower running costs and cleaner emissions. This Stage IIIB/Tier 4 2.5-litre engine meets the next stage of emissions regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter or external exhaust after treatment, in line with the innovative JCB Ecomax engine, which is fitted into machines spanning the 74hp to173 hp range.
Other changes include a re-designed rear chassis that allows towing – up to 3.5 tonnes – for the first time, and the introduction of a high-speed option for the TM180 that increases top speed from 20kph to 35kph for quicker travel between sites. The TM220 already has a 40kph top speed option.
Off-road, the new option of a 100% locking front differential on both machines adds to their traction potential.
Handling performance is already competitive so remains unchanged. The TM180 lifts 1800kg to a full-height of 4.5m when measured with pallet forks and it can handle more than a tonne with the telescopic boom level and fully extended – useful real-world performance.
If more handling muscle is needed, then the TM220 fits the bill with 2200kg maximum lift to about the same height and 1250kg fully out-stretched to off-load a trailer of fertiliser bags or place silage into a feeder.
However, boom end-damping, adaptive load control to guard against forwards instability and a choice of three quickhitches add to the comfort, safety and versatility of these machines. Changes beneath the surface are highlighted by a new joystick control with range-shift button and a more informative new instrument cluster in the cab, as well as fresh styling for the counterweight and engine cover.
It is beneath the engine cover that the biggest change is evident – a 2.5-litre direct injection JCB Diesel by Kohler 2504 TCR engine now powers both machines, with Euro Stage 3B / US Tier 4 Interim emissions achieved without exhaust after-treatment.
The TM180 gains a useful 4.3% increase in power to 48kW (65hp). Power output for the TM220 is unchanged at 56kW (75hp) but the engine’s common rail fuel injection, four-valve cylinder head and sophisticated exhaust gas recirculation combine to generate 20% more torque: 300Nm at 1500rpm with almost 90% still available at just 1000rpm.
Low oil consumption and 500-750 hour oil filter intervals (subject to operating conditions) will help keep running costs of these versatile loaders in check.
JCB Farm Master 413S Agri
Increased engine and hydraulic power for added performance, plus an all-new cabin that will make life more comfortable for the operator, are key features of the new JCB Farm Master 413S Agri wheeled loader.
Performance gets a shot in the arm with a 12% increase in peak power and 3% gain in peak torque by upgrading from the 4.4-litre JCB Dieselmax to the new 4.8-litre JCB Ecomax engine with 108kW (145hp) and 550Nm torque.
In the hydraulics department, the twin gear pump installation of the outgoing 412S model has been replaced by a load-sensing variable output piston pump with 23% more output at 156-litres/min. It also brings fuel-saving potential and less wear and tear by delivering only as much oil as the machine needs.
Introducing electro-hydraulic proportional control for the auxiliary valves means that the third and fourth spools can be controlled at the same time, and the new constant flow options equips the 413S to power attachments such as a sweeping brush and snow blower.
A high lift option giving 6% more load-over height than standard will be welcomed by operators filling high-sided trailers and bio-energy feedstock bunkers.
The most striking change, however, is the new styling and cab, which bring practical improvements as well as giving the machine a sleeker, more modern appearance that will appeal to professional operators. The cab is significantly larger, quieter and more comfortable, with a new instrument display set in front of the driver providing more useful information. Optional climate control air conditioning has been added to automatically maintain a comfortable temperature.
Visibility to the rear is better thanks to the compact, sloping engine cover, and the glazing should stay cleaner now that the chassis-mounted mudguards fully cover all tyre sizes. With service items more accessible on the JCB Ecomax engine, looking after the new JCB Farm Master 413S Agri will be an easier experience.
JCB Farm Master 435S Agri
The new JCB Farm Master 435S Agri makes its international debut at Agritechnica as the new ‘king of the clamp’.
Building on the success of its predecessor – the 434S Agri – as the industry’s first heavy class wheeled loader built exclusively for agricultural applications, the newcomer has improved traction, faster travel speed and greater comfort and convenience for the operator – as well as significant reductions in fuel and other running costs.
A 6.7-litre Cummins QSB six-cylinder engine is used again but with catalyst and particle filtration exhaust after-treatment achieving Euro Stage 3B / US Tier 4i emissions compliance. Power output at 230hp and 945Nm of torque are unchanged for an unrivalled power-to-weight ratio of 16.8hp/tonne, and with more power and torque available at lower engine speeds than before.
An 1800rpm ECO power setting for light duties is joined by a new ‘low idle’ feature that automatically cuts engine speed to just 700rpm after 30 seconds of inactivity. Together with a slower cooling fan to cut power loss, these features contribute to significant reductions in lifetime fuel usage.
The same goes for other running costs – axle service interval is now 1500 hours, for example, and a new brake design reduces wear.
Further efficiency gains come from the new Powerinch feature for the six-speed powershift transmission – it disengages the clutch so that full engine speed can be used when stationary for optimum loader tear-out and lift.
A 48kph top speed option enables the 435S Agri to keep pace with other vehicles in a silage-making or muck spreading crew and operators get a quieter working environment in the refreshed cab, where maximum noise level is down to just 70 dB(A).
Together with other new features, these improvements highlight how the new JCB Farm Master 435S Agri is even more operator-focused than before.