Mighty and sturdy: JCB unveils its new agricultural loader 435S of 230 ch

A world leader in materials handling, JCB unveiled the day before yesterday its new loader developed for the farming sector.
Named 435S, it delivers 230 ch, has a breakout capacity of 4200 kg and a maximum lift height of 3,61 m.

It is scheduled for release in September 2013. The JCB 435S Agri replaces the 434S Agri.

JCB, a global manufacturer of handling equipment for the farming sector, is unveiling its loader specifically dedicated to agriculture. With 64 products in its range, JCB stands out by launching 40 to 50 new products every year.

It is worth knowing that, in its 22 factories worldwide, JCB develops its own gearboxes, axles, rams, chassis and cabs, as well as its own engines. Since 2004, JCB has been developing a 4-cylinder engine for its telehandlers.

In June 2013, JCB unveiled its 6-cylinder engine, which will be available in 2015 in Europe to meet the Tier IV Final standard.

With a Cummins 6.7l engine (6 cylinders) producing 230 ch and a weight of 13.7 tonnes, the JCB 435S agricultural loader has a ZF 6-speed transmission with a torque converter that can be locked from the first gear.

According to the British manufacturer, all these elements provide great pushing force, great ability to cross difficult terrain, and high speed.

These three qualities are ?important, particularly when productivity is the aim, for example when working on silage clamps,? as Christophe Lecarpentier, marketing director of JCB France, explains in the attached video.

The manufacturer announces fuel savings.

Indeed, when the machine is idle for 30 seconds, the engine automatically slows down to 700 tr/min.

The user can also set a delay after which the engine will automatically shut off in case of inactivity.

The JCB 435S agricultural loader is fitted with agricultural tyres (Michelin MegaXBib 750/65R26) for easier grip on the ground, whatever the terrain (field, maize silo, cubicle shed, etc.).

It also features JCB LiveLink, which allows the owner to stay in close contact with the machine remotely (geolocation, breakdown diagnostics, alert when the machine leaves a previously defined geographical area).

Options include automatic air conditioning in the cab and the JCB PermierCover extended warranty (5 years or 10.000 hours).