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JCB intros new Hydradig model

JCB Construction Equipment Australia (JCB CEA) has added a new model to its flagship Hydradig wheeled excavator range.

JCB-Hydradig

The new model offers customers the option of a rear-mounted parallel dozer blade with front stabilisers, giving users greater choice when selecting the right machine for their particular job.

JCB CEA says the decision was made to introduce a new Hydradig model to Australia after the company was overwhelmed with the positive response to the Hydradig’s launch last year. With initial demand confirmed, the company spotted an opportunity to expand even further.

“We found that some customers require a blade and outrigger option to assist with levelling the machine in certain applications,” JCB CEA Hydradig national product manager Deon Cope says.

“Whereas others don’t need the front outriggers and opt to tow a trailer directly mounted to a hitch bolted to the chassis, which requires the blade to be mounted to the front.”

“The option of both specifications in our product range means we meet the needs of a wider section of the market, and better respond to demand for this type of machine.”

The new Hydradig keeps the same base specs as the original model, with the wheeled excavator powered by a 4-cylinder 81kW Stage IIIB JCB EcoMAX diesel.

Besides the dozer blade, the new Hydradig has a number of new features aimed at improving safety and operator comfort.

“The updated Hydradig comes with JCB’s patented Smooth Ride System (SRS), which cushions the excavator boom when travelling around the site, improving material retention in the bucket while travelling over rough ground, boosting productivity, increasing speed and improving operator comfort,” Cope says.

“It also comes with reverse steer, which is unique in this size class of machine. This feature helps to improve safety and operational use, ensuring that the steering components of the machine operate in the same direction when travelling in reverse.”

The new Hydradig also comes fitted with an adjustable air-suspension seat, LED light package and additional blank chassis mounts on the rear for the front dozer blade models.

“The blank chassis mounts allow the owner to future proof the machine with the option to add the outriggers in the future if needed,” Deon says.

 

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