Also available on servo models, automatic stabilisers now offer not just an auto-raise function, but also an automatic extend setting, stopping as the feet make contact with the ground.Īuto Drive has been improved, allowing the operator to select a chosen engine speed when travelling on the road. The shut-down delay can be set or adjusted by the operator through the side screen in the cab.Īuto Seat Select is available on machines with servo lever control and automatically recognises which direction the seat is facing, eliminating the need to select functions as the operator changes from front to rear facing positions. This includes Auto Stop, which detects when the machine is no longer in use and shuts the engine down to eliminate engine idling. The 55kW Stage V 3CX introduces a few advanced automation features, designed to reduce operator fatigue and to boost productivity. Audio and telephone functions are also displayed in the 7-inch side screen. The radio is integrated into the headliner, but can be controlled by a rotary switch in the side console. For the first time JCB is also supplying a factory-fitted radio with Bluetooth telephone compatibility and USB, AUX and SD card capabilities. The screen shows the speedometer, warning lights and the selected gear on Powershift models. This apparently “adds to the airy, spacious feel, providing the operator with a calm, comfortable working environment”, the publicity material says.Ī revised three-spoke steering wheel makes it easier to see the new front display screen, which comes as standard in the latest version. There is a new look inside the cab, with a split colour line: darker grey for the lower half and a lighter grey in the upper half. And the LED option now includes up to 10 lights for illuminating the working area. The Command Plus cab has yellow grab handles, larger mirrors and revised square work lights with increased adjustment. There are four LED beacons integrated into the cab roof as standard, removing the need for magnetic beacons or drilling of the machine. It also comes with auto-levelling, auto seat select and auto-two-wheel-drive. The updated 3CX has a revised Command Plus cab with integrated LED beacons and step lighting. Menu Fast Index My Account FREE Newsletters The Construction Indexĭespite its ever-expanding product range, JCB is still defined by the backhoe loader with which it made its name.

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