Manufacturing Equipment

JCB Introduces the JCB 2065 RTS Excavator

Displayed in North America for the first time here at ICUEE, the new 8065 RTS (reduced tail swing) Excavator – launched earlier this year at Intermat – gives contractors and operators a more powerful, safer and versatile machine. Replacing the 8060, the new 8065 is JCB’s most productive six-ton machine ever.

JCB midi excavators are well known for their performance, controllability, serviceability and versatility. Like the 8055 launched late last year, the new 8065 model builds on these core strengths and also features a new cab for unrivalled operator comfort and visibility.

Powering the 8065 is a new 54.3hp, Tier III Isuzu Turbo engine. This engine, along with a near five-inch reduction of the machine’s tail swing, makes the 8065 even more productive when operating in confined spaces.

The new excavator also features a heavy-duty dipper to give improved bucket and dipper breakout forces. Its maximum dig depth of 14’3” and dump height of 14’0” constitute a class-leading digging range. The improved bucket breakouts increase the 8065’s productivity, and ultimately, the customer’s return on investment. The single-piece wraparound dipper design reduces the need for weld points, increasing durability, and the easily accessible dig-end hoses are routed through the kingpost, protecting it from damage. The 8065 also features a new counterweight design that has further reduced the tail swing to seven inches.

The 8065 incorporates an improved undercarriage structure which includes upgraded track motors. With powerful dozing capability, excellent tracking performance and two-speed tracking, peaking at 3.3 mph, the JCB boasts improved mobility and approximately 17,500 lbf of tractive effort.

By combining automotive levels of comfort and styling with innovative new excavator design features and technology, the JCB 8065 exemplifies the very best in cab environments — a feature that’s become the hallmark of JCB equipment. As seen on the 8055, the deluxe cab is isolated from the swing frame, forming an isolated pod structure with benefits in terms of decreased cab noise and vibrations. The cab also includes a high-backed suspension seat and easy-to-use pilot-operated controls that move with the operator for a more effective working position and all-day comfort. The unusually large cab features a large-fold back door and well-positioned grab rails for easy entry and exit from the machine. Air-conditioning comes standard.

Dual pilot controls and proportional auxiliary flow deliver precision control, including low-flow and high-flow functions which improve the machine’s versatility. Electronic throttle control with auto idle function improves fuel economy and ease of use, while load-sensing hydraulics guarantee efficient and safe use of all functions.

All service points are easily accessed for convenient daily and periodical checks. Serviceability is also enhanced by the longitudinal engine positioning, and service intervals are set at 500 hours. To maximize the machine’s earning potential, the 8065 is compatible with all existing JCB 8080 ZTS, 3CX and 4CX buckets along with a vast range of existing JCB attachments.

The new 8065 joins an unrivalled lineup of mini and midi excavators from JCB. From the ultra-compact 1,929 lbs Micro 8008 to the 18,960 pound 8080ZTS, JCB offers 10 models in total. This broad spread of excavators includes six full zero-tail swing (ZTS) machines and a number of reduced-tail swing models, offering JCB customers a choice of weights and specifications to match their requirements. The range also includes the popular 8008, the 8018 mini, along with the 8025ZTS, 8030ZTS, 8035ZTS, 8040ZTS, 8045ZTS and 8055ZTS.

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