JCB’s 18Z-1 & 19C-1 Land In North America

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The JCB 18Z-1 compact excavator is poised to make waves in North America. (Photo courtesy of JCB.)

Agriculture and construction equipment manufacturer JCB has finally brought its latest compact excavators to the U.S. and Canada. According to JCB, the 18Z-1 and 19C-1 are built to be durable and offer simplified maintenance, making them particularly attractive for the construction, landscaping, and rental industries.

Forward-Thinking Features

The two machines come with several shared features, including all-steel bodywork for maximum impact protection, durable design with protection for hydraulic rams and hoses, and 500-hour greasing intervals. Each also boasts a swing-out counterweight to provide full access to its engine bay, integrated tie-down points for easing transportation, and a two-year or 2,000-hour warranty, whichever comes first. The 18Z-1 and 19C-1 share a common undercarriage, a revised idler design that improves handling and reduces track stalling in loose material, and a redesigned dozer blade that offers easy-to-install dozer wings. Additionally, these excavators come with your choice of standard arms or long-reach arms, the latter of which allow improved near-machine digging.

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The JCB 19C-1 is a little bit bigger, but it’s built to be just as durable and easy to work on as the 18Z-1. (Photo courtesy of JCB.)

The “big brother” of the pair is the 19C-1, which offers a 4,211-pound (1,910-kilogram) operating weight and a conventional tailswing. The more compact 18Z-1 has a 3,856-pound (1,749-kilogram) operating weight and features a zero tailswing, a first for JCB’s 1- to-2-ton class compact excavators.

The Power Behind The Throne

Under the hood, both machines feature a 23.1-horsepower (17.2-kilowatt) Perkins diesel engine. Other features include a new four-plate boom and dipper design, a 71-inch (1.8-meter) main boom, and support for a vast array of attachment brands. The redesigned cab and ROPS-rated canopy structures give the operator more leg and shoulder room. Driving these new machines is easier than ever thanks to a seating position the delivers full, 360-degree visibility.

Source: JCB

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