JCB has unveiled a new range of Loadall telescopic handlers featuring more powerful Euro Stage V emissions-compliant engines, and offering the company’s unique DualTech variable transmission on additional models.
This award-winning transmission that combines hydrostatic drive for low speeds and powershift mechanical direct drive at faster speeds for excellent performance and versatility, is no longer reserved for the top-specification Series III Loadalls – making it accessible to more farmers and contractors. It can now also be specified for AgriSuper versions, as well as the smallest full-size Loadall – the 532-60 – for the first time.
The new large-platform Loadall updates include:
- Agri, AgriSuper, AgriXtra specifications now relate to 109hp, 130hp and 150hp outputs;
- DualTech VT is now available on more models, including the new 532-60 AgriSuper;
- 40km/hr top speed capability now standard on 6.0, 7.0 and 9.5m models; and
- new Auto Stop feature discourages fuel wastage from engines left to idle.
“DualTech VT has been immensely successful and popular in our top-spec agricultural Loadall and now we’re making it more accessible to a wider range of farm businesses by adding it to the AgriSuper equipment package and to our 3.2t, 6.0m 532-60 introduced in early 2020,” JCB Agriculture managing director John Smith said.
“User experience and data from our LiveLink telematics system has confirmed our view that this uniquely versatile and capable transmission increases productivity and improves fuel efficiency. It’s also a pleasure to use and really does offer the best-of-both-worlds characteristics of hydrostatic and powershift drive.”
The latest JCB Loadall handlers are powered by 4.8-litre JCB 448 DieselMax engines with a compact package of exhaust after-treatment technologies to meet EU Stage V emissions compliance and power outputs that relate to the Agri, AgriSuper and AgriXtra specification levels.
In Agri models, the engine has unchanged ratings of 109hp and 516Nm torque; for AgriSuper versions, there’s an extra 5hp at 130hp along with 550Nm of torque; and for AgriXtra models the engine also has an additional 5hp at 150hp but also a seven per cent increase in peak torque at 600Nm for livelier performance.
“These proven engines have been equipped to meet the latest exceptionally stringent EU particulate matter and NOx levels while eliminating exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and the variable geometry turbocharger, which has been replaced by a simpler electronically-controlled wastegate turbo,” Mr Smith said.
“At the same time, performance characteristics and service requirements have been maintained and the advanced combined SCR and DPF exhaust treatment technology still fits neatly beneath the engine cover – with the exhaust end pipe now replaced by streamlined vent making the Loadall’s class-leading rear three-quarters visibility even slightly better than before.”
The efficient fuel combustion characteristics of the DieselMax engine that help minimise after-treatment requirements also contribute to attractive fuel consumption, which is further enhanced by the new Auto Stop feature that can shut down the engine after a period at idling speed to eliminate fuel wastage.
The revised model and specification line-up starts with the JCB Loadall 532-60 Agri that continues with a 109hp engine, but now has JCB’s 40km/hr four-speed TorqueLock 4 powershift transmission, featuring torque converter lock-up for power-efficient direct drive.
This model is joined by the new 532-60 AgriSuper that has a 130hp engine and the DualTech VT hydro-mechanical transmission to bring its combination of smooth and precise low-speed hydrostatic drive and power-efficient mechanical drive to small- to medium-size livestock farms for the first time.
At the top end of the performance scale, the bulk handling 560-80 AgriSuper has a regular four-speed powershift, but in new top-spec AgriXtra guise comes with the 150hp engine and either JCB’s familiar six-speed AutoShift transmission or the seamless DualTech VT.
All other models in the range – the 538-60, 532-70, 542-70 and 536-95 – are available with a choice of Agri 109hp specification with JCB TorqueLock 4 transmission; AgriSuper 130hp specification with four-speed Powershift, six-speed AutoShift or DualTech VT drive; or the AgriXtra package combining the 150hp engine with six-speed AutoShift or DualTech VT.
AutoShift-equipped AgriSuper and AgriXtra versions of the 542-70 and 536-95 are available as “sway” models with hydraulic chassis levelling for safer extended boom working on uneven ground, and 40km/hr top speed is now standard on all 6.0, 7.0 and 9.5m models for quick yard-to-field journeys thanks to a new gearbox and axle combination for AgriSuper variants equipped with the four-speed Powershift transmission.
All Loadall Series III handlers now come with a seat-mounted control joystick as standard, providing the ultimate in comfort and convenience within the Command Plus cab with its first-class all round visibility, logical control layout and generous interior space.
Air conditioning is optional on Agri and AgriSuper versions, and on AgriXtra models the standard system can be upgraded to auto temperature climate control.
AgriSuper specification adds JCB Auto Smooth Ride Suspension for the boom and the option to fit up to 11 LED work lights to turn night into day all around the machine – a feature that’s standard with the AgriXtra specification that also includes a limited-slip differential front axle, dirt and dust covers between boom sections, and centralised rear grease points on 7.0 and 8.0m versions.
“By aligning our Agri specifications with engine power and simplifying the model variations, farmers and contractors will find it easier to home in on the combination of lift capacity and height, power and performance, features and options that best suits their needs and budget,” Mr Smith said.
“And with the DualTech Variable Transmission more widely available, more customers can now take advantage of this highly efficient, versatile and user-friendly drive technology that is the only hydro-mechanical transmission for a telehandler and with hydrostatic precision for low speeds and mechanical direct drive for high speeds delivers so much more than a regular hydrostatic telescopic handler.”
JCB Loadall Series III Stage V
| Engine: | 4.8-litre JCB DieselMax |
| Emissions: | EU Stage V – single DPF/SCR unit under engine cover |
| Power: | AgriXtra – 150hp
AgriSuper – 130hp Agri – 109hp |
| Transmissions: | DualTech VT – 40km/hr multi-mode hydrostatic to 19km/hr, auto three-speed direct drive to max speed
AutoShift 6 – 40km/hr six-speed manual/auto powershift with torque converter lock-up Powershift 4 – 40km/hr four-speed manual powershift (560-80 – 33km/hr or 37km/hr dependent on tyre size) TorqueLock 4 – 40km/hr four-speed manual powershift with torque converter lock-up |
