JCB 510-56 Loadal

JCB 510-56 Loadal has a 10,000 lbs. maximum capacity. It has the option of lifting on tires or front mounted stabilisers. With stabiliser support, it can lift 4,000 lbs. to its maximum height of 56-ft. or a forward reach capacity at 42-ft. of 3,000 lb. On tires alone, it can lift 3,000 lbs. up to its max height of 52-ft. or 3,000 lbs. at forward reach of 42-ft.

During the showcase, Vice President of Product, Chris Giovanni, pointed out that JCB is unique as a company, in that, it manufactures many of its models’ components itself, ranging from the engines and frames and cabs, to the transmissions, axles and even its hydraulic cylinders. The company realises that in house manufacture of so much of their machines gives maximum control of the quality.

JCB has lowered the cab and made it more spacious giving the operator more comfort for increased productivity, and the controls have been rearranged for easier reach. They are also claiming the ability to convert a standard open cab into a fully enclosed unit with the addition of panels without amending the cab’s basic frame.

The 510-56 Loadall comes with a 109hp JCB Ecomax diesel engine providing clean-running for the Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations, without needing exhaust after-treatment. This eliminates any need of after-treatment equipment, helps keep the compact engine design fitting neatly into a low-profile compartment and still provides easy access for maintenance. The low profile of the engine compartment adds a much greater visibility to the right.

JLG G12-55A

JLG’s G12-55A has a maximum capacity of 12,000 lbs. with outriggers up or down. When supported by outriggers, it can lift 5,000 lbs. to its full maximum height of 55-ft. or reach forward up to 42-ft. with a capacity of 3,500 lbs. Just on tires it can lift 4,000 lbs. to 55-ft. height or 37-ft. forward reach.

At the Showcase Product Manager John Boehme, stated during his walkaround demonstration that JLG has brought in a brand new paint scheme with black for the chassis and sections of the inner boom. The bright orange cab helps operators easily identify their Tier 4 compliant machines.

The G12-55A runs on a Cummins diesel engine. These use only a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) to replace mufflers when complying with the Tier 4 Interim emission regulations. JLG has positioned the DOC behind the engine for protection and reduce theft risk. All service and maintenance check points are easily available.  The outriggers are frame-mounted and provide solid lifting support so that nothing is hanging below the frame when they are raised. Firestone DuraForce MH tyres are included as standard featuring damage resistant sidewalls, a self-cleaning tread and a low profile that has three times longer life than graded tyres. There is also a widened and lowered cab to help the operator with hydraulic powered steering and a single boom function joystick.

Skyjack ZB2044

The ZB2044 has a lifting capacity of 20,000 lbs. with its boom retracted fully and outriggers up or down. With outrigger support, this telehandler can lift 12,000 lbs. to its full height of 44’10” or provide a forward reach of 27’5” up to its 7,000 lbs. capacity. On tires, it can go to 10,000 lbs. up to 44ft high of 4,000 lbs. carried forward to 27’5”.

For the Showcase walkaround, Senior Product Marketing Manager Paul Kreutzwiser demonstrated the impressiveness of the ZB2044’s maximum capacity and the fact that at 45,000 lbs. in weight and width of 8’6” allow truck transportation via highway. Its real value, he added, was its overall ruggedness and high capacity work rate.

A lockable rear steel door has a wide opening for easy maintenance of manifolds, hydraulic lines, batteries and cylinders. The hydraulics and engine are centrally mounted rather than off the side of the chassis. All over the machine the steel covers are easily removed for ease of access for all checkpoints and service items.

With a rugged design and much heavy duty steel, the ZB2944 is both durable and well balanced for large loads. The thick boom plate, big cross section and large overlap between telescopic sections give a solid feel.

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Skyjack’s Commitment to Powered Access now in Western US.

I recently made a visit to Skyjack’s Support Facility in Western US. It has been created for better service to the Western United States. Skyjack has taken on the 100,000 sq. ft. facility now abandoned by its parent company Linamar. Linamar had originally opened the Glendale, AZ. site for a solar power project it no longer needs.

A West Coast presence allows Skyjack to be responsive to regional demands. They can move truckloads of equipment in the West to create holding inventories. The savings on shipping costs give rise to lower price points for selling individual units and respond quicker to customer delivery needs. The facility also caters for self-assembly welding and re-conditioning and wet and dry paint coatings.