JCB CEA’s Wastemaster range – one of the widest of its kind in the market – is designed with a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the sector.
The sheer size and capacity of wheel loaders makes them an essential asset for councils and waste management facilities. This is a fact well understood by equipment manufacturer JCB, which has been designing wheel loaders for a range of industrial sectors for over 50 years.
The first JCB-designed wheel loader entered the market in 1971, with the launch of the company’s 413 and 418 models.
These shovels featured a cab mounted on the front section of the articulating chassis, providing the operator with an improved view of the working area.
They were also equipped with an oscillating centre pivot to ensure that all four wheels remained in contact with the ground to deliver maximum traction. In 1973 the 423 and 428 models were launched, taking JCB into heavier wheeled loader territory.
By the early 1980s the division had expanded again, with the introduction of the 428-landfill compactor. The 2000s saw JCB’s wheeled loader line continue to grow, with both larger and smaller models. The largest loader, the 467, launched in 2012, while the company’s smallest model, the 403, arrived in 2017.
According to Deon Cope, JCB CEA National Wheeled Loader Product Manager, JCB recognised early on that different industry sectors required individual machine specifications, a focus that has remained to this day, with JCB building specific models for waste handling, construction, quarrying and agriculture.
JCB CEA’s Wastemaster range – one of the widest of its kind in the market – is designed with a comprehensive understanding of the issues facing the sector.
While the range is expansive, Cope highlights the 426 and 436 models as standout machines for heavy-duty waste handling environments.
To boost power and performance, the 426 and 436 feature smart hydraulic systems that maximise efficiency and drive down fuel costs, while automatic transmission ensures the machine is always in the right gear.
“The 426 and 436 deliver efficient hydraulic oil flow on demand thanks to a load sensing circuit. This minimises fuel consumption, directs power where it is needed most and allows for accurate and efficient load placements,” Cope says.
“Performance-wise, it’s all about big power, big torque, high power-to-weight ratio, powerful breakout forces and excellent traction.”
Central to JCB’s well-thought-out design is the person who will be controlling it, Cope says. He adds that with operators working for up to 12 hours a day, they need to be constantly alert and comfortable so they can be productive.
“The 426 and 436’s cab combines a stylish interior with highly practical features,” Cope explains.
“With a wide door, steps inclined to 10 degrees, non-slip surfaces and well-positioned handles, access is easy and safe – helping to minimise accidents on site.”
The cab is also fully sealed in order to reduce dust and dirt entering the cabin, thereby ensuring a healthy working environment.
“The 360 degree tinted glass cab allows the operator not only to spot almost all potential hazards, but also to view the load throughout its full lift range,” Cope says.
He adds that the 426 and 436 are built to cope with extremely demanding environments, but can also be customised to meet the specific requirements of individual applications.
For waste applications, for example, a series of additional guards are available, including brake line guards, extra belly guards, lift ram guards and cab screen guards, coupled with high lift and super high lift loader arm options to accommodate high load over height applications.
For load and carry operations, Smooth Ride Systems can be fitted, turning the arms into a form of suspension which allows them to float.
“The machine can then travel more quickly over the ground because shock loadings are not passed through the machine making it unstable, plus shock is not passed to loads through all the structures and systems,” Cope says.
With the recent passing of Australia’s first ever national waste legislation late last year, and the export ban subsequently becoming law, recycling operators across the country are gearing up for an influx of material.
As such, Cope highlights the importance of quality back-up and local support to minimise downtime.
“While many councils and waste facilities have their own workshops, an appropriate level of support from equipment partners is essential,” he says.
JCB CEA works to streamline the acquisition and serving process, with more than 90 dealer outlets allowing the company to provide sales, parts and service through a network of Australia-wide branches and dealers.
“As a key supplier for waste and resource recovery companies across Australia, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the industry, and are always available for after-sales support and servicing,” Cope says.
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