JCB is adding to range of powered access equipment, with the preview of the A60E and A60EH articulated boom models.
Offering a choice of full battery electric or electric hybrid drivelines, the platforms are described as being capable of ‘zero-emission operation and extended run times’.
Building on the A45E and A45EH articulated booms, the new models will offer an increased platform height of up to 18.2m. The booms have a horizontal outreach of 11.9m and offer 360° rotation. An intuitive joystick control, with a functional speed control, provides full height to ground level functionality.
Accommodating up to three occupants, the booms have an unrestricted capacity of 300kg, that can be taken to 454kg in restricted use. They have gate and drop-bar entry, with three access points.
The A60E and A60EH have regenerative technology to recover electrical energy during braking. They also make use of IP67 ingress-protected drive motors, for ‘maximum durability and reliability’.
The A60E is powered by eight 6V AGM batteries, with a 400Ah capacity. This full electric model is said to deliver zero-emission, low-noise operation. For those looking to extend runtimes, the A60EH combines its electric drive with a Kohler KDW1003 diesel engine, offering 14.8kW of power. Equipped with a 40-litre fuel tank, this option provides additional flexibility.
Both of the articulating boom platforms, which share up to 52% of their components with the existing A45 models, have four-wheel drive and two-wheel steering. The machines are equipped with foam-filled, non-marking tyres, for use inside buildings, yet are described as boasting up to 40% gradeability for ‘maximum performance on rough terrain’.
With a stowed length of 8.8m, the booms have an overall width of 2.5m. A tail swing of just 0.65m is designed to make them easy to transport and manoeuvre.
