JCB 531-70 specs?

[Turboman]

No doubt these questions have been asked before, I tried searching for other threads but no luck.

So what are the main differences between the models, there are agri , super and dear knows what else. Some have 4 speed and some have 6 speed transmissions. Is the torque lock any good for towing? Engine reliability, how does the older engines compare against the newer add blue ones? Any advice of what's good and what to avoid / look out for would be most appreciated.

 

[KB6930]

I think the agri has a 30k transmission and possibly a smaller engine/hydraulic pump and no boom suspension not sure about air con the super has 40k 6 speed etc and definitely air con but I'm sure someone will correct me.

The torque lock is good enough it's definitely an improvement over the older machines we don't do as much towing as we used to but it's not too bad with 8-10 ton behind it but I wouldn't want to do it every day.

We've just got a new 536.60 super which replaced a 63 plate 536.60 super and I can't notice anything better about the engine but the hydraulics are very fast compared with the older machines

 

[nick...]

I've got a mid spec model.got air con,125hp engine but only 30k
Nick...

 

[icanshootwell]

https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/products/telescopic-handlers/527-58-agri Easy access into cab, if your in and out a lot, this is the one.

 

[Fraserb]

I've got a mid spec model.got air con,125hp engine but only 30k
Nick...

We have 3 that spec and one super with 40k, newest one is ad blu and havent had any major issues, the 15 and 17 plate ones have had the electric fuel pump replaced on top of the filter housing, thats about the only thing we've had on the newer engines.

 

[Turboman]

https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/products/telescopic-handlers/527-58-agri Easy access into cab, if your in and out a lot, this is the one.

Currently have a 530-70 and wouldn't want to go any smaller as I need the 7 metre reach

 

[Carrot Kid]

Have 2 of these at work, both 6 speed 40k. That and boom suspension makes them a big improvement on the road.

 

[Turboman]

Have 2 of these at work, both 6 speed 40k. That and boom suspension makes them a big improvement on the road.

Can you disengage 4 wheel drive as well?

 

[Carrot Kid]

Yes. Kicks in again as soon as you brake. Some job when screwing around on concrete.