JCB has introduced two new compact excavators the company says share a common design focused on increased durability for the rental market.
The new 18Z-1 has an operating weight of 3,856 pounds and is JCB’s first zero tailswing model in the 1-2 ton excavator size class. The 19C-1 is a 4,211-pound conventional tailswing machine.
JCB North America president of product and direct sales, Steve Fox, says that both new machines are more durable and require less maintenance than competing 1-2 ton compact excavators. They feature all-steel bodies, protection for hydraulic rams and hoses, 500-hour greasing intervals and a swing-out counterweight for full access to the engine bay. There’s also a separate service access door for daily checks.
“The JCB 18Z-1 and 19C-1 compact excavators are designed to exceed the requirements of the most demanding construction and rental customers, Fox said in a statement. “They get the job done, they’re cheaper to operate and they represent a better return on your investment over the life of the machine.”
Both machines sit on the same new undercarriage which JCB says provides extended component life over previous models. The new undercarriage features an updated idler design that improves ride quality and reduces track stalling in loose material.
The new undercarriage also includes a redesigned dozer blade that features easy-to-install dozer wings and is available with standard arms or long-reach arms for digging close to the machine.
