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ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
JCB brings compaction machines back to North America
JCB says the
CT160 (shown)
and CT260
are segment
leaders with
more than 25%
of the market
in some
regions.
American arm of the original company
being based out of Racine, Wisconsin, "
Gill said.
This expansion of the JCB Vibromax
soil compaction machinery line comes
with several " thoughtful " features and
benefits, the company notes. On both
machines, the directional drive lever is
said to enable smooth fore and aft
movements. The CT machines' hourglass
profile allows operators to see the drum
edges more clearly. Human-machine
interfaces (HMI) for the control panels
were a particular focus for designers.
Work modes are easy to understand,
according to JCB, and the switches are
sized to create positive tactile feedback
even with gloved hands.
Anti-vibration mounts are said to reJCB
introduced two new tandem-roller
compaction machines to the North
American market at the Pave/X 2024
show in San Antonio, Texas, in late
January. The CT160 and CT260 are designed
for ease of use, all-day productivity,
low maintenance and operator
comfort, according to James Gill, product
manager of backhoe loaders, site
dumper and compaction equipment at
JCB North America.
" We are re-entering the North
American market with a strong, proven
product, " Gill said in a statement. " The
models have been available in markets
outside of North America for some
time, and the durability has been truly
tried and tested. The CT160 and CT260
are market leaders in their sector with
well over 25% of market in some regions, "
he added. " By re-entering the
North American market with a product
that we have confidence in, it paves the
way for the rollout of an extensive portfolio
of compaction equipment. "
At 3,770 to 6,041 pounds (1,710 to
2,740 kg), the machines are easily
trailered, Gill said. The CT160 offers a
choice of either a 31.5-inch (800-mm) or
a 39.3-inch (1,000-mm) drum. The
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CT260 comes with a 47.2-inch (1,200mm)
drum. The machines will be branded
once again with the Vibromax name,
after the German company JCB acquired
in 2005. " The Vibromax was a well-respected
product, with the North
duce fatigue by isolating the operator
from the drum vibrations. Automatic
vibration control is standard, and the
CT160 and CT260 feature three vibration
settings: for both drums, for the rear
drum only, or only for the front drum.
The manually adjustable offset on the
front drum can assist operators in avoiding
damage to curbs. The rear drum is
flush with the rear chassis, allowing
Specs for the JCB Vibromax soil compaction machines.
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