WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – EQUIPMENT
JCB’s TM420 Telescopic Wheel Loader has a maximum lift capacity of 4100 kilograms.
Power and accuracy JCB’S TM420 TELESCOPIC WHEEL LOADER PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF FEATURES, INCLUDING THOSE OF A TRADITIONAL TELEHANDLER, TO PROVIDE A FLEXIBLE AND DURABLE WHEEL LOADING SOLUTION.
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s National Product Manager JCB CEA Deon Cope explains, creating a blend of existing products has led to the development of the flexible TM420 Telescopic Wheel Loader. “The TM420 is a crossover between a wheel loader and a telehandler, by combing the two you get a lot of the positives without all of the negatives,” Deon says. “When it comes to heavier and increased duty cycles, the wheel loader category offers a more durable platform.” Featuring a maximum lift height of 5.45 metres and maximum lift capacity of 4100 kilograms, the TM420 Telescopic Wheel Loader
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provides users with the capability of doing difficult lifts. “It also has the ability to load over greater heights. This helps operators to load hoppers, high side trucks and trommels,” Deon says. “Having a telescopic arm is a massive advantage over a conventional wheel loader, as they would require a high lift arm or high dump / toe tip bucket, both of which can have their own challenges when operating.” To support its lifting limits, the TM420 Telescopic Wheel Loader contains a purpose-built engine. Deon says JCB’s production process aims to ensure that operators can have an engine platform which can stand the test of time.
“Unlike a lot of other manufacturers who rely on third party components for their engine and drivelines, JCB has designed the driveline to suit the machine, rather than design the machine to suit the driveline. With a JCB engine, transmission and axles, the The industry was consulted during the development of the wheel loader, to better understand operator needs.
