JCB has expanded its E-TECH range of zero-emissions machines with the launch of its first electric Loadall telescopic handler.
More than 43 years after the company pioneered the concept of telescopic handlers, JCB is introducing the 505-20E, a fully electric version of the popular Loadall.
Designed to deliver the same performance as the diesel-powered machine, the 505-20E offers a zero-emission material-handling solution to construction, industrial, and agricultural customers.
JCB Chief Innovation Officer Tim Burnhope, said, “JCB has taken a pioneering lead in the move to electric propulsion in construction, agricultural and industrial machinery, having successfully introduced the 19C-1E mini excavator and the 66-40E Teletruk to the market. The launch of the JCB 505-20E takes equipment electrification further into general construction, industrial, and agricultural markets, offering a zero-emissions material handling solution with no compromise in performance or productivity. We are very excited about the prospects for this machine.”
Key features of the new Loadall include:
The 505-20E uses two proven electric motors, one for the driveline and the second to power the hydraulic system.
The 23-hp (17kW) traction motor drives through a permanent four-wheel-drive dropbox, to JCB drive/steer axles. The 30-hp (22kW) hydraulic system motor powers a fixed displacement gear pump, delivering a maximum 21 gal./min. of flow.
Flow is proportional to joystick position, and the lift end is controlled by an electro-hydraulic valve block, with hydraulic regeneration on the boom function.
Extensive analysis of customer duty cycles, through JCB’s LiveLink telematics system and on-site studies, tests, and evaluation, has allowed JCB engineers to optimize the machine’s battery life to meet customer requirements. The 96V Lithium-ion battery, is capable of providing full-shift operation.
The traction drive motor uses regenerative braking, instead of a traditional braking system, topping up the battery in the process. The hydraulic system also regenerates flow while lowering the boom, reducing the power requirement, and extending operating hours. The brake regen function automatically turns off when the battery is fully charged.
The machine has a 240V, 16A on-board charger capable of recharging the battery in 8-10 hours. An optional JCB Universal Charger can be used for a rapid top-up during breaks, in as little as 60 min.
The 505-20E has been designed to meet the current and future needs of customers in a variety of industry sectors, providing zero-emissions operation for working inside buildings, in underground construction and maintenance work, shipping ports, on environmentally friendly sites, around hazardous materials, and in urban areas with stringent emissions regulations.
A secondary benefit of electric operation is a significant reduction in noise levels, making the Loadall suitable for extended operation in noise restricted areas such as schools, inner city work, and hospitals. The 505-20E delivers an in-cab noise level of just 66.7dB, while the external level is 92.2dB. A white noise reversing alarm is available as an option, to warn site workers of machine movement.
JCB has not compromised on operator comfort. The full-size ROPS/FOPS cab is ergonomically designed for fatigue-free operation, with easily located controls. The machine will be offered as a cab or canopy.
The 505-20E has the same 5,500-lb. maximum capacity as the diesel-powered version. External dimensions also remain the same with 12’1” outside turning radius and an overall height of 6’2”.
The machine has been designed to deliver similar cycle times as its diesel counterpart, with no loss of performance. It can be used with forks, a range of buckets, and many other JCB Loadall attachments.
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