JCB Agriculture is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Loadall telescopic handler by exhibiting a limited edition 541-70 Agri Pro at LAMMA, in January. This distinctive machine has a yellow bordered black engine cover, and the rear of the chassis is also painted black, with ‘JCB Loadall 40’ graphics on the boom and engine cover.
The same special graphics are also be available on a limited edition version of the new 560-80 Agri Pro and the high-level specification of both machines includes normally optional LED road lights as standard.
The 560-80 is the sixth Loadall Agri Pro model fitted with JCB’s DualTech VT (Variable Transmission). Combining hydrostatic and powershift transmissions in one unit, the hydrostatic element operates up to 19km/hr before switching to a powershift with auto shifting direct drive (there is no torque converter) for road speeds of up to 40km/hr.
Sitting at the top of the range, the new flagship lifts 6t, handles a 5m³ grain bucket and provides 8m of lift height. Power comes from a 145hp (108kW) EcoMAX engine (no DPF for emissions control) and the 560-80 has a 140-litre/min hydraulics package.
