JCB has added a heavy-duty new machine to its X Series range of tracked excavators. The new 370X is the company’s biggest and most powerful excavator to date, and will enter the 35-40-ton market.
Key features for the 370X include:
- Ability to move 18 tons more material per gallon of fuel than competitive models according to the company
- 322 hp Cummins diesel engine
- New JCB UX user interface, with 10-inch colour touchscreen display and controls
- Increased hydraulic pressures that boost performance in hard digging
- Extended service intervals for improved total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Upgraded undercarriage and heavy counterweight deliver maximum stability
Engineered for efficient performance
The JCB 370X is powered by the latest Cummins L9 diesel engine, which is certified as EPA Tier 4 Final compliant. This 8.9-litre, 6-cylinder engine boasts 322 hp available at just 1,700 rpm. The engine delivers its maximum power within a reduced operating rev range to increase fuel economy and reduce overall noise levels.
The latest generation Kawasaki tandem hydraulic pump operates with an increased 5,076 psi pressure, rising to 5,511 psi during power boost cycles. Operational efficiency gets a boost from the latest generation valve block and a hydraulically operated cooling fan with a reversing function.
Built to provide strength and stability
A heavier counterweight contributes to added stability, while larger structures cope with the additional forces. Increased service pipework diameters and raised hydraulic pressures result in more power at the dig end, which has been redesigned with cast boom foot and hydraulic ram pivot points for additional strength and longevity.
“At this end of the excavator market, contractors know they need strong, powerful machines with the latest technology to get the big jobs done on time and on budget,” says Sam Wagstaff, products manager of JCB North America. “The JCB 370X excels in these attributes while lowering total cost of ownership and providing operators with a cab that keeps them comfortable and productive over the course of long days and challenging applications.”
Options to specialize for almost any job site
The 370X is supplied with a 21-foot (6.45 m) monoboom, with a choice of 8.6-foot (2.63 m), 10.6-foot (3.23 m), and 13.2-foot (4.03 m) arms. Optional heavy-duty arms have additional crush bars and reinforcement to cope with strenuous applications. Bucket pin diameter has been increased, and the machine can be fitted with a new JCB dual-pin coupler to pick up 3.53-inch (90 mm) or 3.93-inch (100 mm) attachments. There are also new 2.75-cubic-yard XHD and 3.2-cubic-yard XHD buckets available, plus JCB will offer a new HM330T hydraulic breaker specifically for the 370X.
The 370X is available with a range of options. These include auxiliary hydraulic circuits with up to 15 attachment settings and a heated and cooled operator’s seat. LED lights are now standard, with options available to increase up to 14 LED work lights. The machine can also be offered with a 360-degree camera system, integrated within the 10-inch display, along with high-visibility, wraparound handrails.
“The 370X is just the latest in a series of new machines and markets JCB has entered this year, including the introduction of two compaction machines and the T65D telescopic boom lift,” says Wagstaff.
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