The story of JCB
The story of JCB The story of JCB The story of JCB is one of innovation, ambition and sheer hard work. From small beginnings building agricultural tipping trailers in 1945, to the global force in manufacturing the company has become today, JCB has constantly pushed the boundaries in our desire to be the best. My father and company founder Joseph Cyril Bamford’s motto was, “Jamais content”, and that is exactly right – we are never content with our achievements. But I believe that even he would be amazed by what the company has become. Today, we have 22 plants on four continents and more than 750 dealers around the world. These are exciting times. In just 75 years we have gone from one man in a garage in Uttoxeter to major global brand renowned for its pioneering spirit. All of this is down to our people – a 11,000-strong worldwide force that makes up the JCB family we are so proud of. Our achievements over the past 75 years have been considerable, but at JCB we believe in always looking ahead to the next development, the next level of success. As we speak, JCB is continuing to innovate and push the boundaries in research and development; in particular within the area of sustainability, where energy costs and emissions are becoming an increasingly important purchasing consideration. Many of our customers will need to reinvent their businesses to meet new building standards and emissions legislation, and we will be there to support them every step of the way, as we have always been. Do take the time to read through the innovation milestones over the decades on the timeline below. Lord Bamford – Chairman
Nature
Nature Biodiversity Biodiversity loss may seem far removed from our day to day business, but there are steps that we can take as a business in our operations and in the design of our products to help conserve and restore nature. The IPBES (Inter-Governmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) 2019 report on the startling decline of biodiversity sets out a stark future for human beings if we fail to act very quickly to reverse this alarming trend. With 60% of species lost since the 1970s, only transformative change will halt the current trend in losses. How we can help Our work to decarbonise, cut pollution and to become more resource-efficient will reduce our impacts on nature. We have also identified a number of specific approaches which can help to limit our impacts on biodiversity. These include using purchasing processes to specify use of certified materials from high risk commodities and understanding risks in our supply chain. Batteries and biomass-derived fuels and lubricants can have serious negative effects on the natural environment through pollution, extraction of resources and illegal deforestation. At JCB we are committed to taking action to address those impacts where they arise in our value chain.
International Standards
International Standards We use international environmental standards to help us govern our operations. This ensures we’re doing our best for all of our stakeholders as well as the environment. It also gives our customers the reassurance they need that we’re managing our impacts on the environment. ISO 14001 We’ve held ISO 14001 certification in the UK and India for a long time and we’re committed to achieving that same standard throughout our organisation. In 2019 our facilities in China and Brazil both achieved ISO 14001:2015 status and our North America facility is due to complete its certification process in early 2022. Every area of our business will need to contribute to our ambition to decarbonise our business and make it more sustainable. To find our ISO 14001 certificates click here.
Our Supply Chain
Our Supply Chain JCB’s supply chain is our second largest impact in terms of climate change We are currently working to understand how we can increase local supply and dual sourcing in our supply chain to build resilience and reduce carbon emissions. Since localisation of supply is not always an option we are also addressing our logistics impacts by improving utilisation of carriers, moving to lower carbon modes of freight and requiring our logistics providers to invest in low carbon transport. Suppliers Impact JCB’s suppliers have a key role in helping us deliver our ambition on impact reduction. To help keep focus we are embedding carbon reduction and wider sustainability goals into our supplier contracts, and assessing supplier performance. All of JCB’s suppliers are required to sign up to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which sets out our expectations across social and environmental impacts, and ethical business practices. Packaging Impact Packaging waste represents a significant environmental impact, in particular waste wood and plastics which are typically received as low grade materials. Provenance of timber packaging is also of great importance, especially for supplies from areas at risk of illegal deforestation. To reduce the impact of single use packaging, JCB’s strategy is three-fold: • Standardising packaging requirements • Setting specifications around sustainable supply • Introducing returnable packaging
Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainable Manufacturing Manufacturing Facilities Our overall impact from our manufacturing facilities is small in comparison to the impacts of our materials use and product in-use impacts. However, every opportunity to make our business more sustainable is important to us and we’ve already taken a number of steps to reduce the carbon emissions from our facilities through investment in energy efficient pumps and lighting. Waste & Recyling Our strategy has incorporated waste recycling for many years and our global standard of waste minimisation, separation, recycling and reporting means that we can track levels of resource use and wastage across our business globally. Our manufacturing teams contribute to the reduction of waste in critical areas such as steel use by driving up levels of steel sheet utilisation. Likewise, efficient coating processes utilised by trained operatives can reduce levels of paint waste and air pollution. Decarbonisation Plans Decarbonising our heat requirements for both facilities and curing processes will be a major challenge up to the end of the 2020s and beyond. We have completed a life cycle analysis of the different coating technologies which give us our trademark JCB Yellow finish and which also lead to some of our biggest environmental impacts in manufacturing. This work will help us make investment decisions which are aligned with our decarbonisation plans.
Sustainable Products
Sustainable Products ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A BETTER WAY As we progress along our journey to a Net Zero future, our sustainable strategy never stops. All our products are different and therefore, all our innovations need to be. From efficient Stage V diesel engine technology to electric and hydrogen power, we are always looking for better ways to reduce carbon emissions. We’ve come a long way and we’re heading in the right direction. Discover the many ways we are taking, to strive towards a better future below. Hydrogen In 2020, JCB became the first construction equipment manufacturer to develop a 20-tonne tracked excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell – a technology more often found in cars. We adapted the technology, installing electric motors to deliver the power in an excavator. It worked well. But it had its limitations. So, engineers at JCB Power Systems developed the industry’s first hydrogen combustion engine. Using and adapting established engine technology, power is delivered in exactly the same way as a diesel engine. Our backhoe loader, fitted with this new hydrogen engine, can do everything its diesel-powered counterpart can do. And the technology is far less complicated than that of hydrogen fuel cells. The most impressive thing of all? Nothing but steam is emitted from the tailpipe. Zero CO₂ at point of use. Hydrogen – the fuel of the future. Electric JCB was the first manufacturer of construction equipment to get an electric mini excavator into production, replacing the diesel engine with a lithium-ion battery and electric motor to do the digging and heavy lifting. Today, we offer no fewer than seven different electric models in our compact equipment range that do a full shift of work on a single charge with no loss in performance, including a mini excavator, a Loadall telehandler, a Teletruk forklift truck, a site dumper, a mini dumpster and scissor lift access platforms. They can be charged on-site with ease and are zero emissions whilst at work. DIESEL We’ve pushed diesel to its limits, with machines that now emit 50% less CO₂ compared with those manufactured in 2010. JCB manufactures a wide range of machines to dig the earth, move materials and create the vital infrastructure that the world relies on today. These machines are generally powered by diesel engines; engines that we manufacture ourselves in purpose-built factories in Derbyshire, UK and Delhi. LiveLink We continue to drive the efficiency of our products across all product groups. The efficiency of diesel fuelled products can help to reduce carbon emissions in the immediate future and unlocks the use of alternative propulsion. Our LiveLink software has helped us validate these improvements in the field and has been invaluable in helping us quantify our Scope 3 emissions.
455ZX Wheel Loader
455ZX Wheel Loader Request a Price 455ZX Wheel Loader The JCB 455ZX wheel loader is designed to offer power and productivity in some of the most challenging environments on earth. It’s also easily serviceable to maximize its working life, supremely comfortable to operate, and highly efficient on any site. So you can see that this new JCB wheeled loading shovel represents a great business decision. Product Specifications Max Engine Power 165 kW Max Torque 1,000 Nm Max. Operating Weight 17,880 kg Payload 5,585 kg Standard Shovel Range 2.8 cu.m – 5 cu.m Engine Oil & Filter Change 500 Hours EFFICIENT BY DESIGN The float mode on the JCB 455ZX wheel loader’s valve block lowers the loader arms under gravitational – not hydraulic – force, reducing fuel consumption. • JCB’s innovative variable displacement pumps feed a load-sensing valve block which only consumes power on demand, providing precise, efficient loader control. • A hydraulic cooling fan automatically reacts to ambient temperature and adjusts this wheeled loading shovel’s fan speed to optimise cooling and reduce fuel consumption. The feature also lowers noise levels. • A 455ZX wheel loading shovel’s electronic monitoring system relays key information and real time alerts, safeguarding both machine and operator. SAFETY AND COMFORT Air conditioning comes as standard on the JCB 455ZX, so your operators can create their perfect working temperatures to stay as comfortable, alert and productive as possible. • Additional storage capacity and security is provided by the lockable tool box on the right-hand step. • All-round visibility is excellent courtesy of a 3-piece laminated front screen and interior mirrors, an optional reversing camera and a sloping rear bonnet. • A stylish, modern central dash display combines analogue dials and a colour LCD screen – this can display your wheeled loading shovel’s health details, service requirements, operating information and more. DRIVE SAFELY Large inclined steps and ergonomic grab handles make cab access safe and easy for operators of the 455ZX wheeled loading shovel. • The JCB 455ZX cab is isolated from the chassis by rubber mounts, which keeps noise and vibration levels to a minimum. It’s also compliant with ROPS/FOPS standards, and positively pressurised against dust. • Non-slip walkways and additional grab handle options allow operators to move around the exterior of your wheel loader safely. • Daily checks and grease points are accessible from ground level, making life easier and safer for your operators. A QUALITY PROCESS Because our front end loaders are used in every corner of the globe, we tested the 455ZX to ensure optimum operation in climates ranging from -20°C to 50°C. • The JCB Dieselmax 672 has a high capacity multistage fuel filtration system which separates water and filters fuel through four stages to remove almost all contaminant particles. This setup is designed specifically for territories where fuel quality can be variable. • For ultimate reliability, we construct our wheel loaders using only the very best componentry, including JCB Dieselmax engines, transmissions and axles, Rexroth pumps and Parker valve blocks.
432ZX WHEEL LOADER
432ZX WHEEL LOADER Request a Price 432ZX WHEEL LOADER The JCB 432ZX is designed to withstand all the hard work you can throw at it. That means it’s been stress-tested, climate-tested and fitted with only the finest components. It’s also easily serviceable to maximise its working life, supremely comfortable to operate, and highly productive on any site. Best of all, every element of this front loader is supported by the world-class JCB customer support and parts networks. Product Specifications Max Engine Power 112 kW Max Torque 650 Nm Max. Operating Weight 12,000 kg Payload 3,650 kg Standard Shovel Range 1.8 cu.m – 4.01 cu.m Engine Oil & Filter Change 500 Hours POWERFUL PRODUCTIVITY The 432ZX’s high-lift loader arm gives it the ability to dump into the centre of a wagon for quick and even loading. • A fully automatic 4-speed 4WD powershift transmission automatically senses the perfect gear for any task that this wheel loader needs to perform. • For increased traction, there’s also a manual gear kickdown function on the loader lever. • We use a simple and very reliable hydraulic circuit that comprises twin gear pumps and an unloader valve block. • A versatile optional three-spool valve block allows you to use attachments like grabs and sweepers on your 432 ZX wheel loader. SAFETY AND COMFORT All-round visibility is excellent; a modern rear mounted cab design, large glass areas and narrow pillars give a clear view, particularly to the front shovel. • The 432 ZX wheel loader’s cab is fully compliant with ROPS/FOPS standards. • Servo loader controls on 432 ZX front loaders are extremely precise, providing smooth, low effort, fatigue-free operation. • Large inclined steps and ergonomic grab handles make cab access safe and easy for operators of the 432 ZX wheeled loading shovel. BUILT FOR ANY ENVIRONMENT Because JCB 432ZX wheel loaders are used all over the world, the design has been tested rigorously in climates ranging from -20°C to 50°C. • The T2 Cummins engine has excellent filtration and robust fuelling to handle varying fuel quality, while IP69 and IP67 electrics keep out water and dust. • A durable centre joint features twin taper roller bearings as well as a heavy-duty pin and bush assembly. Steer rams and hoses are positioned high above the centre joint away from potential damage. • Because industry is tough, we stress test to emulate the toughest digging and dump situations. That means all structures on the 432 ZX wheel loader can perform even the most arduous duties over thousands of hours. LESS SERVICING, MORE SERVICE Servicing, daily checks and radiator access couldn’t be simpler, via fully opening gullwing-type doors. • The 432 ZX wheel loading shovel has long oil and filter change intervals to keep maintenance to a minimum. • A conveniently placed toolbox provides safe and secure storage for your wheel loader operators. • Ground level daily checks and eye level fluid gauges make vital information easy and fast to obtain.
