JCB 426 HT Wheel Loader

There are many reasons to choose the JCB 426 HT wheel loader. It’s productive, efficient, easy to maintain and extremely durable.Its 5.9 litre 6-cylinder Cummins engine is Stage 2 compliant and produces 112 kW and 633 Nm.Of course all JCB front-end loaders are designed to get the most from every drop of fuel. On the 426, there’s a load sensing hydraulic system with a variable displacement pump, and a variable speed cooling fan, all of which consume power only when required. There’s also premium componentry, like a Cummins Engine and an all-ZF driveline.

Central to the 426 wheel loaders’s well-thought-out design is the person who will be controlling it. With operators working for up to 12 hours a day, they need to be constantly alert and comfortable so they can be productive. The 426’s cab is a remarkable achievement, combining a stylish interior with highly practical features.

With a wide door, steps inclined to 10° (something that’s fast becoming a quarry standard), non-slip surfaces and well-positioned handles, access is always easy and safe, helping to minimise accidents on site.

At 3m³, the 426 wheel loader has one seriously large operating environment, with every detail ergonomically designed for comfort and ease of use. There’s also plenty of room for storage, including a massive open-floor space.

The cab is fully sealed in order to reduce dust and dirt entering the cabin, maintaining a healthy working environment. To suit different environments, a range of fresh air intake filters (P3, carbon and standard) is also available; all are easy to remove for cleaning and replacement.

The standard high-backed suspension seat is fully adjustable and provides excellent support and comfort. The result is reduced operator fatigue for added productivity.

The excellent heating and ventilation systems ensure ideal working temperatures. There is a variable blower speed and a range of fresh air intake filters to choose from. The temperature and recirculation controls are all well marked out and simple to use. An optional airconditioning system and heated, air-suspended seat are also available.

In a competitive world, you need to move the maximum amount of material at the lowest possible cost. Designed to deliver outstanding power and optimum efficiency, every component on the JCB 426 wheel loader has been created to meet rigorous demands day in, day out.

A perfectly matched, balanced powertrain provides the power to move even the most demanding material from A to B.

The 426 wheel loader boasts an air-to-air intercooled low-emission engine with electronically controlled fuel-injection system. This delivers high torque at a low engine RPM, enabling the operator to fill the bucket faster. ZF Smoothshift transmission The 426/436 features a fully automatic transmission. Normally the driver has to select the correct gear to ensure efficient fuel use. But with this system the correct gear is automatically and immediately selected ensuring the absolute maximum productivity and fuel efficiency, and prolonging the life of the machine.

You can choose your ideal loader arm on a 426 wheel loader, with z-bar linkage (ZX) for high breakout applications or high torque (HT) for parallel lift and multi-attachment use.

Choose a HT high lift on the 426 wheel loader, or super high lift HT on the 436 wheel loader and you can use the machine for higher loading height applications (hopper and lorry loading).

Everything about the new 426 wheel loader indicates that it is built to last, offering maximum productivity over thousands of operational hours. Every single component has been carefully designed and manufactured to rigorous standards, ensuring long life, lower running costs and a high value when it finally comes to selling.

Using cutting-edge design techniques, the best components, sophisticated computational analysis and rigorous physical testing, JCB has created a machine fit for the demands of your business. The cast steel rear end (often of plastic fabrication on competitor machines) gives real strength and protects against significant damage, reducing operating costs. The slope of the rear bonnet is shaped for better visibility so that it’s easier to see potential hazards, again reducing damage to the machine. Full chassis belly guarding also protects the main driveline components from damage on the underside.

The 426 wheel loader is built to cope with extremely demanding environments, but it can also be customised to meet the specific requirements of individual applications. For example, for waste applications a series of additional guards is available, including brake lines guards, extra belly guards, lift ram guards, cab screen guards, etc. And for load and carry operations, Smooth Ride Systems can be fitted, turning the arms into a form of suspension which allows them to float. The machine can then travel more quickly over the ground because shock loadings are not passed through the machine making it unstable, plus shock is not passed to loads through all the structures and systems.

A high-quality filtration system ensures no debris passes through the hydraulic circuit. This, along with highly adapted assembly procedures, ensures a long operating life. Smooth operation By reducing the shock passing through all the components, the machine is guaranteed smooth and easy operation – and a longer life span.

Easier access for operators and maintenance technicians ensures that the machine can be kept in the best condition, maintaining availability and productivity. Service intervals are every 500 hours.