JCB has developed a specialist high reach demolition excavator - the JS360 XD HRD - in association with industry specialist, Kocurek.
Following extensive development work, the collaboration sees the powerful JCB JS360 XD modified with a modular boom configuration, tilting cab, additional counterweight and full demolition protection by Kocurek, of Ipswich, UK.
The result is the JS360 XD HRD, which strengthens JCB’s offering in this high volume weight class with an incredibly stable, durable and accurate demolition excavator. It is also truly universal as operators can quickly and safely select the optimum boom configuration for each demolition task.
It can work with either a 21-meter, three-piece, high reach demolition rig or with a digging rig for lower level or heavy-duty operations. Despite the ability to power attachments with up to 2.5 tonne capacity, the machine provides unrivalled stability in its weight class.
Introduced in response to growing customer demand, an innovative modular system on the new machine provides greater versatility on site. The high-reach rig can be removed and placed in a docking cradle once the high level work is complete. The specially adapted JS360 XD base machine can then pick up a conventional straight boom and dipper which can be used for medium height demolition or for work at ground level and below.
With the proven JS360 XD as a base, this specialist model has been also been fitted with a hydraulically tilting cab which allows optimum visibility of the attachment through the large front screen – even when working at full height.
Furthermore, a full demolition specification safety pack ensures both personnel and the machine are afforded maximum protection on site. This includes FOPS cab guard, ram guards, track guides, additional counterweighting, water suppression and SIPS (a side impact protection system). Also installed is a Prolec stability monitoring system, which provides visible and audible warnings when the machine approaches the limits of its safe operating envelope.
