Contents

Section 8.

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION –
JS 220L AUTO VS HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC

1. The New Generation vs Komatsu PC210-7.

2. Key Advantages Of The JS Auto.

3. Introduction And Overview.

4. Introduction And Overview (continued).

5. Cab and Controls - Design/Vision.

6. Seat.

7. Roof Hatch/Skylight.

8. Joystick And Controls.

9. AMS.

10. Visibility.

11. Cab Floor and Track Controls.

12. Cab Storage And Air Conditioning.

13. Superstructure.

14. Cooling.
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15. Storage and Access.

16. Hydraulic Pump Bay.

17. Engine Access – Walkway Grippers.

18. Upper Structure Undercarriage.

19. Undercarriage (continued).

20. Undercarriage (continued).

21. Excavator End.

22. Performance Overview.

23. JS And Hitachi Basic Specification Comparison.

24. JS And Hitachi Basic Specification Comparison.

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KEY ADVANTAGES OF THE JS 220 AUTO

• Opening of front window well designed and easy to use. The bottom window is integral with the top window. (Not stowed separate).

• None of the ZX 20 tonne class machines come anywhere near the lifting performance of the JS220LC. Comparing the JS220LC and
ZX210LC, lifting over the front the JS220LC has 19% more lift capacity and 24% more over the side.

• Hitachi offer reduced (Not zero) tail swing machines – ZX225USR / ZX225US, and they have some obvious advantages. However in many
instances the advantages are out-weighed by the disadvantages i.e. poor vision, poor service access, increased operating weight, and
reduced performance etc. The JS220LC has a 76% advantage on the ZX225USLC when lifting over the front and 17.8% over the side.

• Gas assisted front opening bonnet – safe and easy.

• Simple to use and understand hydraulic work modes.

• 3 speed tracking (Creep speed is the difference).

• Three centrally placed slew ring grease nipples.

• Cushion control is standard providing a smoother operation, and can be switched off when necessary i.e. for lifting duties, working in
sticky conditions etc. Used in the right situations, cushion control protects the customer’s investment.

• Two track guards as standard.

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• Superior hydraulic filtration system. The Plexus and hyd leakage line filters are standard on the JS machines. Cleaner oil breed’s reliability.

• Sealed and greased track chain with 1000 hour tracking warranty.

• The standard undercarriage is a heavy-duty construction compared to the ZX machines. The JS220L is over 2 tonne heavier than the
ZX210LC and the JS undercarriage accounts for a large proportion of the extra weight.

• The JS machines (JS200,210 &220) have 19.7% more bucket tearout than the ZX210, 225USR & 225US machines.

• With a short dipper fitted the JS has 4% more breakout force. With the medium dipper the ZX (ZX210 only) has 3% more than the
JS220 and with the long dipper fitted, all the JCB and Hitachi machines are equal to each other.

• JCB offer both the JS200 and JS220 with a narrow carriage i.e. less than 2.55m overall width. The ZX210N has a dedicated
superstructure to comply with the width restrictions. The ZX210S and ZX210LC superstructure is wider than 2.55m.

• To improve the ZX machines relatively poor lifting performance, Hitachi offer an optional 1000kg extra counterweight on the ZX210.

• The JS Auto has 8.6% higher excavating output (tonnes per hour).

• Lower fuel consumption, 11% more efficient than the Hitachi (litres per tonne).

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

Comparison between the JS 19 – 23.0 tonne class tracked excavators.

Over a number of weeks JCB undertook to benchmark the new auto machine against the major competition. The evaluations were done
in the second half of 2002. Products / competitors included were: JS220L (XO), Hitachi, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Daewoo, Volvo and Case.
The evaluations included productivity and efficiency tests, quality comparisons, service access and product specifications.

JCB Vs Hitachi
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The following comparison is designed to give JCB and it’s
distribution network an understanding of the Zaxis excavators.
The Hitachi Zaxis machines are excellent and have a good
reputation in the market. However, development of the new
JS Auto range has given the machine many visual and functional
advantages when compared directly to the Zaxis machine.

We are competing with the world’s best excavator manufactures

and it is down to us to present the new JCB excavators to the
customer. However large or small we perceive the advantage to be
it is the customer that ultimately puts a values on the feature!

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counter weight and track gauge etc. This will help to establish the
direct competitor to the relevant JS Auto machine.

JS200L JS210L JS220L ZX210LC ZX225USRLC EX225USLC

Operating Weight 20,870kg 21,355kg 22,172kg 20,400kg 22,500 23,500kg

Zero Tail Swing No No No No No Yes

Counter Weight 3700kg 4350kg 5000kg 4250kg 6710kg 7300kg

Rear Swing Radius 2825mm 2825mm 2825 2750 1990mm 1680mm

Track Gauge 2390mm 2170mm 2390mm 2390mm 2390mm 2390mm

Lift Capacity 4430kg 4420kg 5220kg 4210kg 4560kg 4430kg

@ 6m 7030kg 7540kg 8040kg 6750kg 7090kg 4560kg
over-side / front
(Both Stability
Limited)

Note, the track gauge for JS NC and ZX210N is 1990mm. The ZX210N is the only model being offered with a maximum width of
less than 2.55m.

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To compete with the JS210LC Hitachi offer a 2200mm track gauge on their ZX210, ZX225US and ZX225USR. Note the ZX225USR has
a reduced tail swing (1990mm) and the ZX225US has a further reduced tail swing (1680mm).

Minimum swing radius i.e. front and rear.

The ZX225US boasts a minimum swing radius of 2300mm - medium dipper. Clearly the boom design is an urban swing type, this gives a
greater lift height and a shorter front swing radius.

The JS220, ZX210 and ZX225USR all have a similar minimum swing radius i.e. around 3600mm / 3700mm.

Hitachi nomenclature that finishes with a K (K Series) indicates that it is designed for demolition. JCB offer the JS220LC XD for demolition etc.

Machine Comparison
The following detail is specific to the JS220L Auto versus Hitachi Zaxis 210LC. However many of the comparisons are reflected
throughout the JS Auto and ZX range. The undercarriage options and the weight of the counter weight are probably the most significant
items that change when comparing the JS200, JS210 & JS220 machines. We should also note that the machine being marketed in Europe
is a ZX210 as opposed to a ZX200. Fundamentally both the ZX200 / ZX210 are the same machine i.e. hydraulics, engine, structures etc.
The results in this comparison are generally focused on the ZX210LC.
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CAB AND CONTROLS

Both the JCB and Hitachi produce excellent quality cabins. The difference between the two cabins is the JS has a larger cabin, hence more
room for the European size operator, better all-round visibility, controls and switches designed for simplicity and function. It is modern and
particular attention has been given to the operator’s needs i.e. mobile telephone holder / charger, large storage box, increased ventilation
and a document holder. If an air suspension seat is ordered a back lumber support and a heated seat are included.

Cab Design / Vision

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

To open the front window on the Hitachi requires a large Window easy to open with gas strut assistance using well
amount of effort. Lower window storage is on the rear side positioned handles.
window, which means that the operator has to move the glass
around in the cab. Lower section of front window is an integral part of the front
window and held in top section.

The Hitachi's door is only 850mm wide which limits access The JCB's door is 980mm wide, which gives very good access
to the cab. to the cab.

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Seat

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Less appealing design. Modern design seat.

Although the armrests are wide they are of little use when The adjustable seat and control console move independently
using the long stroke joysticks. to suit any size of operator.

The width of the seat arm-rests have been increased, making

them more practical for operators who wish to use the
joystick with wrist action only.

Once the door is open, the interior light can be switched on from
ground level and this makes accessing the can in the dark easier.
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Roof Hatch / Skylight

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Hitachi offers a metal opening roof hatch. This is not ideal for Excellent vision at height, particularly for lifting duties and
vision at height and it also give a feeling of being closed in. working in confined restricted overhead spaces.
Roof hatch is made from steel.

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Joystick and Controls

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Long levers with limited auxiliary buttons within the joystick. Short multi function levers with built in switches.
The new auto machine, tracking speeds are controlled by a
A rotary switch, located on a panel next to the right side switch mounted to the front of the right side joystick. This allows
joystick, controls the tracking speed. the operator to change between the 3 speeds without interrupting
When changing tracking speed the operator must release the other services. Multi function is also made easier by the auto
joystick to select the desired speed i.e. high / low. (No creep speed change between high and low speed. (Creep needs to
speed available). be selected by the operator via the switch on the joystick).

Power Boost is selected from a button located on top of the Power boost is applied automatically in Auto and Lifting modes.
right side joystick.
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The layout of the Hitachi controls is at hand and functional. Switches and controls positioned for ease of use and functional.
The inside of the cabin is stylish, modern and durable.

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E-P CONTROL ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Hitachi's monitor is quite basic and displays minimal The AMS display on the JS is well laid out with all information
information with only the hour meter being digital. The digitally displayed.
differences in the digging modes are unclear and the modes
are selected by turn switches. The AMS monitor is adjustable to suit the brightest conditions.
Visibility past the monitor was a major factor when designing
The hydraulic work modes are as follows: the new monitor.
- Digging Mode
- Attachment Mode The hydraulic work modes are as follows:
- A – Auto
Also offered on the Hitachi is a Power Mode Switch. This - E – Economy
allows the operator to switch between E – Economy, P - - P – Precision
Power Mode (General excavations) & H/P Mode (When extra - L - Lifting
horsepower is needed). In HP mode the engine rpm speeds
change depending on the load required. The Auto Mode is designed to produce maximum efficiency
without the operator having to choose the correct work
Power
ower Boost is selected by pressing a button on top of the mode. The Auto mode selects power boost automatically
right side joystick. when necessary. Also if the joysticks are less than 75% open
the machine automatically reverts to the economy mode.
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explaining the benefit of the different work modes. Whilst the JS AMS is equipped to ensure maximum efficiency,
store data and to assist service engineers with potential
The Hitachi boasts it’s 108kw engine, this is only when in H/P problems etc, a major advantage is that it can be used to
Mode. The engine increases from 1900 – 2100rpm. Clearly diagnose problems and log service data, which can be
this will not be the most efficient work mode. downloaded onto a laptop computer.
Working in P - Power Mode the engine develops 101kw,
slightly less that the JS Auto.

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Visibility

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The joint between top and bottom window is 45mm. The joint between top and bottom window is only 10mm.
This gives reduced vision to the front. This gives excellent visibility to the front with hardly any
blind spot.

The bottom window on the Hitachi is removable and can be The bottom window is integral part of the total window.
stored in the rear of the cabin. Re-moveable windows Window stowage is second to none. It’s easy to operate
often break. and durable.
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Refuelling

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

No fuel sight gauge on the Hitachi. This will make it difficult to JS has a fuel level gauge and hydraulic level gauge which can
fill without over spilling. both been seen from the outside while filling.

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Cab Floor and Track Controls

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The floor is flat therefore needs foot rest. This can be a The floor is flat and no door lip for easy cleaning.
problem when fitting optional auxiliary pedals.
The floor is designed not to need foot rests unlike it’s
competitors. The extra floor space easily allow fitment of any
optional hydraulic auxiliary pedals.

The ZX has 2- speed tracking only. The JS machines offer 3 speed tracking including creep speed
for difficult confined conditions.

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Cab Storage and Air-conditioner

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Hitachi offers air-conditioning, platform for storage and a small JS has optional air-conditioning. Large stowage box standard
storage box shown here with the red cross on top. and with AC fitted the box is cooled.

Airflow for both the heater and AC increased by 56% on the

JS auto machine (from the XO model).
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Visibility Rear

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The virtually zero height bonnet gives excellent rear vision.

36% improvement when compared to the XO machine.
Although no static test was done on the Hitachi. The JS has a
clear advantage in rear visibility.

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SUPERSTRUCTURE

Generally the overall layout of JS is similar to the ZX, the hydraulic valves / pumps, engine, cooling etc. are housed in similar location.
However, the new auto machine has a number of clear advantages, and they are as follows:

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

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Cooling

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The water radiator, hydraulic cooler, A/C condenser and after- With the exception of the after-cooler, the JS layout is similar
cooler are all housed in this area. to the ZX machine. The JS220 does not require an after-
cooler, therefore it is easier to clean the other cooler.
Hitachi used wet batteries, these need checking and are
expensive to replace. JCB use dry type maintenance free batteries.

Engineers all agree, visibility is reduced when working on JCB yellow is designed to be bright and light, and this
machines with dark painted compartments, particularly in the improves the working environment for the engineers.
winter months. The two images below identify the difference
even in good light.
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Storage and Access

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Hitachi promote this area as a storage compartment, their The servo hose layout is neat, visible and easy to access.
storage box located on the opposite side is very small.

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Hydraulic Pump Bay

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Similar access to JCB. The hydraulic pumps are marked Good access with plenty of space around the Kawasaki pumps.
as Hitachi?
Filters located in the pump bay:
These pumps have separate lubricating oil, which also needs
changing every 1000 hours. - Plexus hyd filter
- Servo filter
Filters located in the pump bay: - Pump / valve block leakage line filter

- Servo filter The main hydraulic filter and suction strainer are located inside
- No leakage line filter the hydraulic tank.
- No Plexus type filter

The main hydraulic filter and suction strainer is located inside

the hydraulic tank.
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Engine Access

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The bonnet is higher and heavier than the JS design. The low or no bonnet design is light and easy to open.
It is hinged on one side and more difficult to open. Hitachi has The rear hinges also add to the easiness and excellent access.
attached a mechanical spring to assist the operator when
opening the bonnet.

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Walkway grippers

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Grippers used on the ZX machines are similar to those used The Auto machines have perforated plate steel covering the
on the JS XO machines. Whilst they are effective, customer majority of the upper structure. The plate is Phosphate
perception is that the stick-on type is temporary. dipped for durability.

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UPPERSTRUCTURE

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The nomenclature is designed to leave enough room for

customers to sign-write their names etc. above the
JCB decals.

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UNDERCARRIAGE

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

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The Hitachi has only one-track guide on each side. The JS has two track guides per side giving greater security to
the tracks. Two track guides on each side are standard on all
JS machines over 20 tonne.

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HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Two speed tracking at 5.3 and 3.3 kph. Three speed tracking at 5.5, 3.5, 2.6 kmph. Slower option for
greater control than the Hitachi.

The cross frame on the Hitachi undercarriage joins onto the The cross frame on the JS is welded into track beam, which is
side of the tunnel, which is only 8mm thick. 30mm thick, making a very strong undercarriage. This 30mm
track beam ensures a strong durable undercarriage to suit
European conditions.

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Recessed
ecessed grease nipple on front and rear of slew ring making Centralised greasing. Three grease nipples all grouped
greasing awkward. The operator has to grease one side and together giving easy central access for greasing.
then slew the machine 180 degrees in order to grease the
other side.

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The Hitachi has no turret guard which exposes the rotary Two piece turret guard recessed ensures protection of rotary
coupling to site debris. joint from site debris. The two-piece design allows easy
removal in the field.

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HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

Dirt release hole 140mm x 190mm If rollers stop turning it Large top roller relief hole of 250mm x 155mm. This allows
costs money! dirt to fall away from the top rollers, therefore reducing wear.

Sealed and greased track chain gives quieter, smoother running

and extended track life. Track performance is so good JCB
offer 1000 hours warranty on tracks.

Probably the most significant feature of the JS undercarriage is

the design of the track tunnel. The apex shape helps dirt fall
away, hence less build-up and less undercarriage wear. In an
JCB is aware that the Hitachi ZX design track tunnel is similar extreme cold climate this feature is excellent. Frozen dirt is
to the JS330. However, we should be aware of the pit falls difficult for the operators to remove, therefore less cleaning
when in extremely cold conditions. The long slope attracts a work for the operator at the end of each day.
build-up of dirt and is difficult to remove, compared to the JS
apex design. Frozen tracks can lead to major repair costs etc.
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EXCAVATOR END

HITACHI ZAXIS 210LC JS 220L AUTO

The Hitachi's top and bottom wrappers on the boom are The JS boom is made with a one-piece top and
made with 3 pieces of steel. bottom wrapper.

With regard to the construction of the excavator end,

perception is probably the strongest selling point.
The JS220LC is over 2 tonnes heavier than the ZX210LC, and
the majority of the extra weight is in the undercarriage and the
excavator end.

Hammer pipe work welded on by dealer. All pipe work brackets both low flow, high flow and quick hitch
are factory welded on as standard on JS machines. Therefore
eliminating the need for any welding outside of the factory.

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Excavator The boom base and boom to dipper pins are now 1000 hour
Hitachi is promoting HN Bushing. This allows extended between greasing.
greasing interval - 500 hour. The brochure indicates 500 hour
interval greasing on the bucket and front section.

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PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

To test the Hitachi’s excavating performance against the JCB, a production test was carried out. Prior to testing, tractive effort, dipper and
bucket tearout were confirmed.

This was done by excavating a trench at one bucket depth. The spoil from this trench was used to fill a JCB dumper truck. The excavator
had to slew 90o from the trench to the truck. The truck was always filled with 4-bucket loads. This spoil was then weighed to give a figure
of the output. Both the Hitachi and JCB repeated the test until the results were consistent. Both machines were wired up with fuel
consumption meters and the loading cycle of the dump truck was timed.

The results are shown in the table below:

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Trench Output (tonnes/hr) Fuel Efficiency (tonnes/litre)

JS 220 L Auto 716 26.3

Hitachi Zaxis 200 659 23.67

The results show the following points:

• The JS 220 L excavated 57 tonnes more in one hour.

• The JS220 L is 11% more fuel efficient per tonne of spoil moved.

Lifting Test
No actual lifting tests were done with the ZX machine. However comparing the lift charts in the relevant brochure, the JS machines are
in a class above the Hitachi machines. Zero or reduced tail swing are shown to be restricted when it comes to heavy lifting duties.

The following specification chart shows JS machines clear advantage and in the summary it ‘s shown in percentage terms.

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JS AND HITACHI TRACKED EXCAVATOR BASIC SPECIFICATION COMPARISON

KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer JCB JCB JCB Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi
Model JS200L JS2l0L JS220L ZX210LC ZX225USRLC ZX225USLC
Operating weight class 20870 21,355 22,172 20,000 22,900 23,900
(700mmPlates) kg
Counter weight kg 3700 4350 5000 4250 6710 7300
ENGINE
Make Isuzu Isuzu Isuzu Isuzu Isuzu Isuzu
Model BB-6BGIT BB-6BGIT BB-6BGIT AA-6BG1T AA-6BG1T AA-6BG1T
Displacement ltr 6.494 6.494 6.494 6.494 6.494 6.494
Aspiration Turbo. Turbo. Turbo. Turbo. Turbo. Turbo.
Aftercooled No No No Yes Yes Yes
ated speed
Rated rpm 1950 1950 1950 2100 2100 2100
Net power kW / hp 102 / 138 102 / 138 102 / 138 108 / 147 108 / 147 108 / 147
ting standard
Rating SAE J1349 SAE J1349 SAE J1349 SAE J1349 SAE J1349 SAE J1349
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Main pump type Var. piston Var. piston Var. piston Var. piston Var. piston Var. piston

07/03 JSVHITA
No. of main pumps 2 2 2 2 2 2
Main pumps-max. flow ltr/min 2 x 214 2 x 214 2 x 214 2 x 194 2 x 194 2 x 194
Hydraulic horsepower 95 95 95
(Auto mode) kW
SWING SYSTEM
Slew brake - dynamic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic Hydraulic
Swing speed rpm 12.9 12.9 12.9 13.3 13.3 13.3
Swing torque Nm 62908 62908 62908
UNDERCARRIAGE
Sealed track Yes Yes Yes No No No
No. of top /bottom rollers per side 2/8 2/8 2/8 2/8 2/8 2/8
No. of shoes 49 49 49 49 49 49
Track gauge - std. mm 2,390 2,170 2,390 2,390 2,390 2,390
TRACK DRIVE
Service brake actuation Automatic Automatic Automatic
Travel speeds km/h 2.3 / 3.3 / 5.6 2.3 / 3.3 / 5.6 2.3 / 3.3 / 5.6 3.3 / 5.3 3.3 / 5.3 3.3 / 5.3
Gradeability °/% 35 / 78 35 / 75 35 / 75 35 / 70 35 / 70 35 / 70
Tractive effort kN 191.9 191.9 191.9 184 200 200
Power to weight kN / Ton 8.99 8.99 8.66 9.2 8.73 8.37
STATIC DIMENSIONS
Superstructure width mm 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,710 2,860 2,810
Ground clearance mm
Width over std. Tracks 2,990 2,800 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
(600mm) mm

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CAPACITIES
Fuel ltr 343 343 343 360 320 270
DIPPER OPTIONS
Number of dippers 3 3 3 4 3 3
Dipper length XS / S mm - / 1910 - / 1910 - / 1910 2.03 / 2.42 - / 2.22 - / 2.22
Dipper length M / L mm 2400 / 3000 2400 / 3000 2400 / 3000 2.91 / 3.51 2.91 - 4.41 2.91 - 4.41
DIPPER TEAROUTS
Dipper tearout - 10410 10410 10410 10400 10400 10400
Maximum - L (SAE) kgf
Dipper tearout - 12550 12550 12550 13000 ? ?
Maximum - M (SAE) kgf
Dipper tearout - 14610 14610 14610 14050 13400 13400
Maximum - S (SAE) kgf
BUCKETS
Bucket breakout (SAE) kgf 15800 15800 15800 13200 13200 13200
LIFTING
Rating standard ISO 10567 ISO 10567 ISO 10567 ISO 10576 ISO 10576 ISO 10576
Monoboom 1 / standard dipper
Over end
Lift at 6.0m ground level reach 7030 7540 8040 6750 7090 4560
Full circle kg
07/03 JSVHITA

Lift at 6.0m ground level reach 4430 4420 5220 4210 4560 4430
kg

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