Versatile vehicles
The fast-growing waste and recycling industry requires specialist and flexibly designed machines, says JCB.
A machine’s multitasking capability can be multiplied by changing attachments – particularly if this can be done quickly and easily.
For example, equipped with a swivelling selector grab for sorting waste, the Wastemaster-spec JCB Hydradig proves to be a dexterous and flexible tool, allowing an operator to pick up small individual items contaminating a specific waste pile. In the next movement the same tool can grab a bucket-load of that contamination-free waste. This means the Hydradig can not only carry out the heavy shifting that only a machine can perform, but it can also do the job of manual pickers. Switch attachments and the Hydradig can also be used to feed a shredder, tidy up any of the containers around a site and even to stack loads on pallets.
The Wastemaster Teletruk is commonly seen working not only with forks, but also with a grapple or a bale clamp. JCB Loadalls can also be used with an array of universal attachments such as general purpose buckets in varying capacities, grapple buckets, forks, waste clamps, bale grabs or tools such as a yard brush. One minute it can act as a forklift, the next it can be a loader.
The 5CX Wastemaster, the backhoe loader, is also versatile with its combination of front loading shovel and rear excavator arm. This can be extended via attachments.
Add a waste shovel with top grab bucket at the front is ideal for loose or spilled material and handling bulk waste, which is held in place by the top grab while being deposited into containers. A high capacity general-purpose 6-in-1 shovel, which enables the machine operator to undertake dozing, pile management, grabbing, handling, and loading. A Hooklift Frame attachment makes moving containers easy while a sweeper collector will keep a site tidy. With Integrated Forks, the 5CX can be used as a forklift truck to load stack and transport palletised loads.
A broad range of universal attachments will make it easier to find a unit that is right for the job and will marry easily with the vehicle. Wherever a number of different, attachments are to be used, a quick-hitch carriage will boost productivity through fast, simple and safe changeover of attachments, allowing the vehicle to switch quickly between different tasks on a site. A hydraulic quick hitch allows an operator to quickly and safely change an attachment, without leaving the cab, thus minimising downtime and maximising the versatility and productivity of the vehicle.
David Banks, sales manager – waste and recycling sector at JCB
