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46 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2015
EARTHMOVING + MINI EQUIPMENT
“This new model is ideal for general
handling in and around the building site
and because it can fit in spaces even
below 2m, accessing low height multi-
storey and basement car parks or confined
areas is easy,” Greg Sealey, JCB CEA
National Product Manager said.
“The new model replaces the previous
JCB Compact Loadall and has an improved
design that allows a 2,500kg lift capacity.
And the 6m lift height means it can safely
lift building materials to second-storey
building height.”
The chassis is a one piece design that
features 25mm thick chassis side plates,
making it strong and rigid while still
allowing for a tight turning circle when
working in confined spaces. The cab is
fitted with manual selectable 4WS, offering
a choice of front wheel, all wheel and crab
steer modes for increased manoeuvrability.
The 525-60 comes standard with JCB’s
patented technology software, Livelink,
which offers increased fleet monitoring
capabilities. The software delivers real-
time information on fleet management,
maintenance, run hours, and security
straight to a computer, tablet or mobile.
“LiveLink allows operators to work
smarter. It gives peace of mind your
machines are well maintained and in good
health without having to travel around
conducting inspections,” Greg said.
With safety a top priority for JCB, the
525-60 has a low boom pivot point for
increased visibility to the right hand front
and rear wheels, which is of paramount
importance when working in confined
areas. Also improving visibility is the low-
set bonnet, which gives off-side visibility.
The bonnet is specially designed to open
wide enough to give easy access to the
service points, all of which can be reached
from ground level.
The 525-60 is powered by a 55.4kW
(74hp) JCB Diesel by Kohler Tier 4 final
engine that doesn’t require any form of
after treatment such as AdBlue or diesel
particulate filter, reducing the cost of
maintenance and overall ownership.
The 525-60 was developed by JCB
in response to growing demand for a
smaller sized machine that delivers
reach capabilities that, in the past, have
New Loadall rivals larger machines
The next generation JCB 525-60 Hi-Viz Compact Loadall combines compact design with a
reach capacity to rival larger machines.
only been seen in larger
telehandlers.
“Versatility is the
number one feature that
can help ensure return
on investment when
purchasing equipment for
your operation,” Greg said.
“The more tasks each
model is suited for, the
greater your product
utilisation. That’s what
makes this generation
of Loadall telehandlers
superior.”
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Roadside vegetation control is an
ongoing challenge for regional councils
that have to manage intrusive growth,
often along more than 1000km of roads.
Excessive vegetation may obscure safety
signage or otherwise impact driver and
pedestrian visibility of intersections,
drains, poles and other infrastructure.
Outdated equipment or inappropriate
work practices may consume tightly
controlled financial and manpower
resources.
One regional Council has addressed this
challenge through the acquisition of a
Takeuchi TB295W 10tonne excavator
from Semco. This wheeled machine is
mobile on roads and is fitted with an
FAE DML/HY mulcher driven by the
excavator’s 45.5kW hydraulic flow that
optimises the power delivered to the
cutter head, leaving plenty in reserve to
handle other functions simultaneously.
The Council said its excavator/mulcher
combination has satisfied its need for
more efficient vegetation and drain
control. Physical demands on operators
may also be more demanding than
necessary through constantly craning
their necks for a clear view of vegetation
close to poles and wires. The excavator’s
two piece boom provides extraordinary
reach and control and permits working
in-close around the machine itself.
Efficient control of roadside vegetation
According to the Council, they have found
the excavator mulches heavier material
than before as their previous equipment
was more of a ‘groomer’ than a mulcher.
The excavator’s two knuckle boom is also
able to reach mulching height to remove
overhead tree growth to clear the way for
trucks and buses.
The TB 295W is performing multiple tasks
by using the quick hitch to change from
mulcher to mud bucket to clear drains,
needing only a few seconds to re-attach
the mulcher. While the excavator’s 30km
per hour road speed is a big bonus,
the Council said the greatest benefit is
increased productivity while keeping the
operator happy and more efficient.
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Takeuchi TB295W on Council roads
The new JCB 525-60 telehandler is a compact machine that brings big power