Three months into 2022, multiple new models of compact excavators have been released.
Here’s a look at six of the newest machines hitting the market, and one concept electric excavator coming next year.
Designed with a 100% steel body and zero tail swing, the JCB 50Z-1 provides power and control in confined spaces. It runs on a 43.3-horsepower engine, which the company says provides programmable auto-idle, auto-engine stop, and four different engine modes to reduce overall fuel consumption.
The 10,583-pound machine has a dig depth of 12 feet 7 inches and dump height of 14 feet, a significant increase of its predecessor, the 48Z. Maximum reach on the 50Z-1 is 19 feet 8 inches.
Like JCB’s larger X-series excavators, the 50Z-1 has a new 7-inch color display screen with an automotive-style rotary dial for screen navigation, including an on-screen health check with the first turn of the key. The 50Z-1 provides access to key machine information and operation with twin-locking hydraulic quick hitch and tool select, to make attachment changeover easier.
The cab on the 50Z-1 was engineered for operator comfort, floor space, reduced noise and vibration, according to the company.
In terms of maintenance, JCB added convenient access to daily check points, made the H-frame undercarriage easier to clean and boosted greasing intervals to 500 hours to help increase productivity and reduce downtime.
