JCB adds new compact excavator with increased reach and dump height

JCB North America's new 50Z-1 zero tail-swing compact excavator replaces the 48Z in the range and provides increased reach, and increased dump height.

This machine is designed with a 100 percent steel body work and zero tail swing for power and control while working in confined spaces. With 500-hour greasing intervals, easy-to-access service panels, and sectioned hydraulic hoses with easily accessible bulkhead, the 50Z-I offers increased productivity for more profitability. As with all JCB machines, the cab has been engineered for operator comfort, and the machine is built to safety standards.

JCB has built and manufactured compact excavators since 1964. The range includes everything from stand behind and sit-on minis, to the 10-ton first-in-class machine, the JCB 100C-1. JCB's experience as a global excavator manufacturer ensures that the 50Z-1 is productive, profitable, easily serviceable, and safe. Features include:

• 12'7" dig depth
• 19'8" ground level reach
• 14'0" dump ht.
• 48.3hp gross engine power
• Livelink telematics
• Low cost of ownership with 500 hr greasing intervals, flat glass, 100% steel body and 100 percent bushed dig end