JCB forklift trucks are innovatively designed to offer intelligent improvements over the standard setup seen throughout the rest of the market. With telescopic boom-toting models available alongside more traditional vertical mast variants...
Read More (JCB Forklifts - An Overview)JCB forklift trucks are innovatively designed to offer intelligent improvements over the standard setup seen throughout the rest of the market. With telescopic boom-toting models available alongside more traditional vertical mast variants, there are options for indoor and outdoor use alike, whether prowling the factory floor or taking on rougher terrain at a construction site. Just remember to choose a second hand model that has plenty of use left in its components and a solid history of regular maintenance and servicing behind it.
The Teletruk range of forklifts from JCB has been around for almost two decades and benefits from a boom which can not only help to raise and lower pallets and other items, but also telescope to help manoeuvre loads into those difficult to reach areas with improved efficiency as well as higher levels of safety.
Since the operator's view is nowhere near as seriously obstructed as with other forklift models, while the forward reach is also impressive, models in this family are very versatile. Meanwhile the front fork can be swapped for a bucket or other attachment, making models capable of handling loose loads in addition. At the upper end of this range are models like the TLT 35, which has a maximum lift capacity of 3500kg and offers a forward reach of two metres. Maintenance is made easy thanks to the key components being accessible in a matter of moments, while the option to select a four wheel drive variant of this particular fork lift means that it is at home on gravel surfaces as well as tarmac and concrete.
Rough terrain forklifts from JCB stick with a standard vertical mast to help lift loads, rather than adopting the telescopic boom approach. But when it comes to off-road performance and the provision of speed, power and safety, this range is still amongst the best in its particular class. The JCB 926 is a good example of the kind of rough terrain forklifts that the company currently offers, featuring a lift capacity of 2600kg in addition to an efficient yet powerful engine for reliable performance. The engine is particularly empowered thanks to its torque, ensuring that there is enough pulling power and grunt to get it across tricky surfaces without issue. Masts vary from 3.6 metres to 5.5 metres for this model, while the hydraulic circuits are set up to work consistently with every input made by the operator.
The upper end of JCB's current rough terrain forklift range is occupied by the 940, which can manage loads of up to 4000kg in a single lift and has a lift height that tops out at 6.7 metres. In-cab comfort is a staple of JCB vehicles and it is certainly present in this model, while the controls are uncluttered and clearly laid out so that operators do not need to relearn existing skills when getting on board. With forklift trucks being used to cover long distances over the course of their use, as well as heft heavy loads, checking to see that a used model from a company like JCB is in good shape inside and out will let you buy the right quality of equipment.