The FTMTA Show at Punchestown will be the first opportunity for many to see the new Fastrac 6000 Series tractor in the flesh. The new design, and a more powerful machine in a four-wheel steer package, builds on the success of the 178-235hp 4000 Series. The 284hp 6260 and the 335hp 6300 gain unique features including multi-mode four-wheel steering and an advanced suspension system for both axles, not just at the front. Features include an FPT engine and ZF stepless transmission.
It encompasses large externally-mounted disc brakes, anti-skid ABS for stable performance on hard and loose surfaces and the 66km/h legal top speed. The 6260 and 6300 deliver more power than the popular 235hp 4220 but still in a relatively compact and manoeuvrable package. Up in the cab, the touch-screen iCON control centre offers IsoBus implement operation and factory-installed precision farming features.
Material handling solutions
From one of the smallest, most manoeuvrable telescopic wheeled loaders around to one of the most powerful loading shovels, the JCB exhibit at the show is set to highlight the depth of JCB’s materials-handling solutions. Purpose-designed for agricultural operations, the machines due to be shown range in scale from a 155 skid-steer loader, the TM110 ultra-compact telescopic wheeled loader to a 457S loading shovel. Between those extremes, the compact 532-60 will represent JCB’s Loadall telescopic handler line-up, alongside a TM420S, the most powerful machine in the nine-model TeleMaster telescopic wheeled-loader range.
Telescopic wheeled loaders
The TM110 features a payload of 1,100kg at full-chassis articulation and a lift height of 3.5m from its telescopic boom. At 1.56m wide and 2.2m tall, it can tow up to 750kg. It has a 50hp engine and a 30km/h fully-hydrostatic transmission, available with an optional “creep speed” for use when operating powered attachments such as feed and bale dispensers.
The flagship TM420S features a 50km/h eight-speed powershift transmission, while it is also one of the most powerful machines of its type, thanks to a 173hp JCB 4.8-litre DieselMAX engine. Torque converter lock-up for direct drive in all forward and reverse gears, and limited slip differentials fitted as standard in both axles, add to the machine’s tractive effort.
When it comes to load lifting, the TM420S has a 4.1 tonne lift capacity, all the way to the 5.45 metres maximum lift height. Its dual hydraulic pumps deliver up to 160 litres/min.
Loadall telescopic handlers
The Loadall 532-60 features a 3.2 tonne and six-metre lift. Despite being shorter and a little narrower, it shares features with the larger Loadall 5-Series siblings, including 140-litre/min hydraulics and the Command Plus cab. The 532-60 Agri comes with JCB’s Torque Lock four manual powershift transmission and the 109hp DieselMAX engine. In Agri Super guise, it has a 130hp DieselMAX and the towing ability of JCB’s DualTech VT hydrostatic and powershift transmission.
The JCB 155 skid-steer loader will make an appearance. It is the smallest of three models: two having a fixed boom, and one featuring a telescopic boom for increased lift height and load placement. What all have in common is JCB’s single-arm Powerboom. The 56hp JCB 155 SSL’s arm moves through an arc to its 2.26m dump height.
Wheel loader
The 457S is JCB’s 20-tonne flagship of the farm shovel range, packing a 282hp engine and six-speed manual/auto powershift with selectable torque converter lock-up. Wide-track, heavy-duty, 20-stud axles with limited slip or auto locking differentials get the power through to the ground in partnership with high-load capacity 710mm or 800mm radial-traction tyres.
