New hybrid and electric booms from JCB

JCB continues to expand its growing range of powered access equipment, with the launch of the A60E and A60EH articulated boom models.

Offering a choice of full battery electric or electric hybrid drivelines, the platforms are capable of zero-emission operation and extended run times.

The all electric JCB A60E. (Image: JCB).

Building on the company’s A45E and A45EH articulated booms, the new A60E and A60EH will offer an increased platform height of up to 18.2m. The booms have a horizontal outreach of 11.9m and they offer 360° rotation for maximum access to the working area. 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 for ease of operation.

The models also have regenerative technology to recover electrical energy during braking and make use of IP67 ingress-protected drive motors.

Power options 

The A60E is powered by eight 6V AGM batteries, with a 400Ah capacity. This full electric model delivers zero-emission, low-noise operation that is perfect for indoor and urban work sites.

Those looking to extend runtimes, have the option of the A60EH, which 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 on remote sites and extended working times.

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, for manoeuvrability and productivity on site.

The machines are equipped with foam-filled, non-marking tyres, for use inside buildings, yet offer up to 40% gradeability for maximum performance on rough terrain.

With a stowed length of just 8.8m, the booms have an overall width of 2.5m. A compact tail swing of just 0.65m makes them easy to transport and to manoeuvre on site.

Equipped with a 7-inch base display, power to the platform and JCB LiveLink as standard, the A60E and A60EH deliver maximum safety, uptime and productivity.