Anyone tried the new JCB dualtech loadall?

[Daniel]

I see from FB that JCB have a new combined hydrostatic and power shift transmission available on their loadalls:

Has anyone on here demoed one or been involved in development that can post their thoughts?

Looks as if it could be a good alternative to Merlos hydrostatic drive?

 

[General-Lee]

Looks interesting although use ours most of the time in 4th and 3rd in reverse then auto when on the road.

 

[puntabrava]

Some one I know has had one for a year and say the next machine they buy will be a hydro, no comparison they say to there 3 year old torque converter jcb.

 

[davedb]

Had a test one from the factory buckraking last summer seemed to go very well

 

[demmo]

Looks fantastic.id work 12 hours a day in one

 

[Ali_Maxxum]

Looks like it should be good, a good few well needed changes like the ability to shut engine speed down but still maintain forward speed and the seat mounted controls.... I'd love a telehandler sometimes....

 

[Daniel]

I think it's physically too large for us, we need 2.3 metres tall or less really, anything larger and we'd need a second machine to hire occasionally which seems daft. The problem with that is that it's only really the Merlo 32.6 that gives you decent performance in that smaller size.

 

[joe soapy]

Looks like it should be good, a good few well needed changes like the ability to shut engine speed down but still maintain forward speed and the seat mounted controls.... I'd love a telehandler sometimes....

Would you like me to send the last 2 years repair bills so you can get a real feel for handler ownership?

 

[sleepy]

Would you like me to send the last 2 years repair bills so you can get a real feel for handler ownership?

Just rent it

 

[joe soapy]

Just rent it

Ha, so handlers should be added to the list"if it floats, flies F.. or lifts" its cheaper to hire

 

[Barleycorn]

• Ha, so handlers should be added to the list"if it floats, flies F.. or lifts" its cheaper to hire

  From the other thread you should add Fendt too!
  

 

[demmo]

Im lucky because all the teles i drive are on hire i liked the hi viz the best nice smooth booming out

 

[T C]

Any updates on these? Drove one in dealers yard and seemed very user friendly. I assume jcb will fit agri pro to the smaller models.

 

[sjt01]

Had a demo of one on maize clamp. Operator tried a Manitou and a Merlo last year, and a new Case this year, then the JCB hybrid. We have now bought the JCB!

Stephen

 

[Blue.]

Had a demo of one on maize clamp. Operator tried a Manitou and a Merlo last year, and a new Case this year, then the JCB hybrid. We have now bought the JCB!

Stephen

How's it been?

 

[Blue.]

Why would a non franchise dealer have this?

www.witheridgegarage.com/jcb-541-70-agri-pro

 

[Chae1]

Why would a non franchise dealer have this?

www.witheridgegarage.com/jcb-541-70-agri-pro

Bought from jcb ams auction?

Same place low hour fastracs dewhurst and Harvey milnes sell.

 

[Farma Parma]

Bought from jcb ams auction?

Same place low hour fastracs dewhurst and Harvey milnes sell.

By Crikey there big money now telehandlers...
New 3.8/7m merlo was around £60k & there is no way id ever part with that kinda money for one...

 

[Farma Parma]

Would you like me to send the last 2 years repair bills so you can get a real feel for handler ownership?

what machine you had & age/hrs to get these kinda bills?
my 12.5yr old merlo with 3600hrs on has been a goodun (Sofar) owner/driver from day1 mind

 

[sjt01]

How's it been?

Excellent so far. Only had a clamp of grass silage to really test it out, when we get into maize we will be testing it properly.

Not at all happy with JCB taking the franchise away from a local family firm, and giving it to a multi-depot anonymous dealer. I like dealing with firms where I can talk to the boss. May never buy a new JCB again because of this.