Bauma report JCB’s material handler for waste unveiled

15 May 2013

At Bauma, JCB showed the 20-tonne JS20MH - its first dedicated material handler for the waste and recycling industry.

The machine is aimed at public and private waste management companies handling municipal solid waste (MSW) in civic amenity sites, transfer stations, materials recycling facilities (MRFs) and also specialist material recycling companies.

Joining JCB’s established JS200W Wastemaster - a conventional wheeled excavator adapted for the needs of scrap and waste handling industries - the JS20MH will capitalise on the company’s expertise in the production of high performance, reliable and durable wheeled excavators and will share the engine and hydraulics with the latest JS160W model. However, the undercarriage is a completely new design and the chassis features a centralised slew turret offering increased 360º stability over conventional wheeled excavators.

The result is consistent operation and true material handler characteristics, aided further by a slew gear box which delivers increased slew accuracy while loading. Purpose-built for the waste and recycling environment, the machine features a hydraulically raised cab for loading containers, giving improved vision and safety on site.

Powered by the 93kW (125hp) JCB Ecomax engine and fitted with a 5.7 metre straight boom, the JS20MH will be tailor-made for excellent material handling performance. The dedicated 5.7m straight boom can be fitted with either a 4m ‘goose neck’ dipper for maximum reach, or a 3.6 m material handling dipper for maximum attachment functionality - each creating a smaller rig than the JS200W Wastemaster. The maximum achievable pin reach is approximately 9.5 metres.

An intelligent reversible fan gives optimum cooling performance and a wide core radiator is also built in. Front and rear light guarding and an air-conditioned cab for enhanced operator comfort come as standard, while cab guarding and red and white chevrons on the machine’s rear end for machine protection and on-site safety are optional.