REVOLUTIONARY JCB PRODUCT MARKS HUGE PRODUCTION MILESTONE
JCB owns pride in rolling out its 200,000th telescopic handler machine, which hasrevolutionised the handling of loads on construction sites and farms around the world
The JCB Loadall telescopic handler was first manufactured in 1977, transforming lifting and loading tasks on building sites which until then had been carried out by a small team of men.
JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “From very small beginnings, the JCB Loadall has become a very important machine for JCB and for the construction and agricultural industries. Revolutionary is often a word that is over-used, but in the case of the Loadall it is a perfect description. The way loads are handled on building sites and farms has never been the same since we introduced the Loadall in 1977. The JCB team involved in manufacturing and selling the Loadall is to be congratulated on reaching the production milestone of 200,000 machines.”(ref. www.jcb.co.uk)
Evolution of Telehandlers : how JCB has brought construction equipment industry with its innovative Telehandler design?
JCB today manufactures a total of 90 different Loadall models, 88 of which are manufactured at the World HQ for global markets and two of which are made in India for the domestic market.
Introduction of a range of machines with an engine on the side rather than in the centre which enabled the boom to be lowered and improving visibility for operators has overhauled how material handling operations were carried out. In 2008 visibility improvements took another huge leap forward with the introduction of the Hi-Viz range which lowered the boom even further.
The torque lock system introduced on Loadalls in 2001 was also a major milestone because it meant machines could travel quicker on the road and perform much better up hills – as well as improving fuel consumption.
The patented Smooth Ride System gave a major boost to users because it improved material retention in the bucket when travelling over rough ground, boosting productivity as well as improving operator comfort.
