JCB Access is updating its hydraulically-driven scissor range, with six electric drive scissor platforms.
Initially there will be three models: the S1932E, S2632E and S3246E, followed later this year by the S2646E, S4050E and the S4550E.
The manufacturer said key features include up to 53% more run time as electric drive motors replace hydraulic; 48-50% fewer hydraulic connections; increased torque to the wheels for additional traction; platform heights of 5.71m to 13.8m; and platform capacities of 230kg to 450kg.
The S1932E replaces the S1930E, adding 50mm to its width, despite a 106kg drop in operating weight. The model offers a platform height of 5.71m and platform capacity of 230kg. The S2632E, meanwhile, has a platform height of 7.92m with a 250kg capacity, and the S3246E offers a 9.7m platform height, but with a higher 320kg weight limit.
Safety features on the new models include a full height entry gate, pothole protection and intuitive operator controls. The machines have swing-out battery and hydraulic trays for easy access, while the EPD paint finish, full size pivot bosses and drive motor protection are designed to the machines offer long service life with ‘maximum uptime’.
JCB is also introducing two articulated boom aerial work platforms, with a choice of full battery electric and diesel/electric hybrid drivelines.
The A45E is a full electric version of the previous AJ48D, offering zero emission working with all of that machine’s performance, working height and forward reach. The A45EH is a diesel/electric hybrid version of the same machine, designed for work in more remote locations where an external power supply is not readily available.
The A45E is powered by eight 6V batteries, creating a 48V, 400AH operating system. The battery packs are located on either side of the lower chassis. The batteries power AC drive motors via motor controllers and the machine’s hydraulic pump through a hydraulic motor controller.
The A45EH uses a 14.8kW three-cylinder diesel engine and a 7.5kWa generator to power eight 6V batteries. The engine is mounted on a swing-out tray, which JCB said makes it easier to service and maintain. A 40-litre fuel tank is described as providing ‘more than enough’ fuel for a full week of operation. The battery can also be plugged into a mains supply if available.
Both platforms have four-wheel drive and two-wheel steering as standard. The wheels are driven by four AC motors, which recover energy through regenerative braking.
The platform has three entry points, while four harness clipping locations allow operators full access around the basket. The platform length is 0.84m and the width is 1.84m. A secondary guarding system is provided, automatically halting boom functions when triggered.
The booms have a Slew Acknowledgment feature, that ensures the operator must register if the boom is slewed over the side of the chassis before driving when elevated. A Tilt Sensor prevents machine elevation when the chassis is on unlevel ground, tilting the machine to more than 5°.
Maximum platform height is 13.84m on either model, with a horizontal reach of up to 7.47m, providing an up and over clearance of 7.48m. The lift capacity for both booms is 300kg.
These machines have a 5″ colour display on the platform and a control system that eliminates the need to switch between platform controls and ground controls. Operators can operate the machine from either location.
JCB has announced it is also expanding its electric Powerpack range, with the addition of three larger models, delivering a 400V, three-phase output. This takes the range to five models, with total storage capacities of 23-104kWh.
Features include automotive grade lithium-ion battery technology; full steel enclosure with fork pockets and lifting points; colour touchscreen display; and zero emission and noise.
When used in conjunction with existing on-site power generation equipment, JCB battery powerpacks allow customers to reduce dependence on diesel-powered generators when electrical demand is low.
The powerpacks also deliver a green solution for charging JCB E-Tech electric machinery, such as mini-excavators, compact telehandlers and site dumpers. The powerpack can be charged with green electricity and then transported to site, to recharge machines as required.
The three new powerpacks are the 3.50QE, the 3.75QE and the 3.100QE. They have a total storage capacity of 46kWh, 69kWh and 104kWh respectively. With a continuous output of 36kW at 25°C, each unit offers multiple socket connections, with RCD protection and input and output busbars.
