Britain’s JCB has long offered a line of machines that straddle the line between agricultural and small construction applications. In August at the U.S. Farm Progress Show in Illinois, it added two high-horsepower compact track loaders to that group: the 400T and 4TS teleskid.
Both machines are designed to provide a bump up in capability from the brand’s existing 3T line.
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The machines weigh in at roughly 13,000 lb. (5,897 kg). The 4TS Teleskid version gets a lift height of 15 feet (4.5 metres). The 400T reaches 10 feet, three inches (3.1 metres). Lift capacity when the boom is retracted is just under 4,000 lb. (1,815 kg). The Teleskid can lift up to 1,878 lb. (852 kg) with the boom fully extended.
Power comes from a 4.4-litre diesel engine rated at 109 horsepower, placing it easily amoung the most powerful group of compact track loaders on the market so far.
These models get a redesigned chassis and expanded cooling pack to eliminate the need for auxiliary coolers, along with high-flow hydraulics capable of delivering over 40 g.p.m. (125 l/m) of flow at 4,000 p.s.i., which allows them to easily run attachments requiring power.
“With its advanced engine and hydraulic performance, it’s a true workhorse built for farmers and ranchers tackling the most challenging applications,” says Lee Tice, product manager for JCB North America.
JCB says the capabilities of its new models can eliminate the need for a separate loader tractor or telehandler in many situations.
With an overall height of six feet, 10 inches, much lower than a standard loader tractor, these machines can navigate tight spaces or enter barns and other buildings with limited access.
The 4TS uses a newly designed low-leak valve body that prevents boom drift even when the boom is fully extended, allowing it to hold its position for extended periods.
“The 4TS Teleskid bridges the gap between compact and capability,” says Tice. “It’s the ultimate all-in-one machine for farmers who need to get more done with less equipment.”
