Today we are looking at the JCB 8010 micro excavator or mini digger. We looked at the slightly lower-spec JCB 8008 micro excavator three years ago. It never fails to amaze me how much work a small excavator can do against a man on a shovel, despite the compactness of these machines.
Many properties and sites can have very difficult access, which makes the JCB 8010 micro excavator ideal for limited access sites. These types of machines are ideal for landscapers who need access to rear gardens.
At the time of writing, the JCB micro excavator is the most powerful machine for its size on the market today. The increased digging power and lift capacity allows the use of larger attachments.
JCB 8010 micro excavator
Extending Undercarriage
The JCB micro excavator has tracks that narrow down to a width of 700 mm. The tracks extend out to 865 mm for added stability, which helps to extend the reach and digging depth. Which enables the machine to go through a standard garden gate.
Compact Excavator
The compact size and the minimal tail swing make operation in confined spaces much easier. The narrow width means that the excavator can work in buildings and small gardens, including up against walls.
Common Sense Controls
Although the JCB 8010 micro excavator is small, there is still plenty of legroom for the operator. All the functions operate independently controlled, making it easy for the operator. Whether they are professionals or novices who are just getting used to the machine.
JCB 8010 Excavator
Economical Diesel Engine
A 1131cc diesel engine powers the 8010 micro excavator. The engine develops 13.8 kW, which is 18.5 hp. The manufacturers claim that the 11.5 L fuel tank gives you a full day’s work, so there’s no need to fill up halfway through the day. That sounds fairly economical to me! There is also a battery version now available.
Lightweight Excavator
At just 1.1 tons, the JCB micro excavator is easy to move around on a trailer. At this weight, the majority of vehicles have the capacity to move the excavator around.
Accessories
JCB has a range of accessories for the JCB 8010 micro excavator, many of which work off the auxiliary hydraulics. The accessories can make the machine extremely universal.
Technical Support Service
As with any machine, it’s important to have a good parts service and support in case of any breakdowns. 95% of parts can be delivered to anywhere in the world, within 24-hour’s.
JCB offers an extended warranty for peace of mind; this also includes service agreements and maintenance contracts. I always like the idea of a good warranty; no unnecessary bills has to be a good thing!
The Avant 400 telescopic loader has been around for some time now. It never fails to amaze me how these compact manoeuvrable machines can save huge amounts of time for landscapers, tree surgeons, horticulturalists and more. I have seen the Avant telescopic loaders used for many different applications. Avant has built up a great reputation for its strength and reliability.
With a low operating weight, the Avant 400 series loaders are narrow access machines and the smallest diesel model in the range. Despite the small size and low weight of the 400 series, the loader’s lifting capacity is remarkable. The Avant can handle 500 kg with ease. The Avant’s turning radius is less than two meters, meaning the loader can almost turn in its own length. The minimum machine width is 930 mm. Avant offers a telescopic boom for the 400 series. With the telescopic boom, the lifting height is 2.75 m.
The Avant 400 series’ has extremely compact dimensions and excellent manoeuvrability, making it extremely versatile for many different applications, whether it is ground care, agriculture, landscaping, earthmoving, lifting and handling, etc. The machine has plenty of punch, which guarantees the most productive all-year-round work. The 400 series power is adequate for most Avant accessories.
Features
Avant loaders are built to last.
High resale value.
Lift capacity 550 kg.
Kubota 22 hp diesel engine.
Lift height with telescopic boom 2.75 m.
Drive speed 12 km/h.
Straightforward hydraulics.
Easy to transport.
Narrow width machine.
Articulated steer.
Three-year warranty.
Avant 400 Telescopic Loader
The Adaptable Avant
Avant attachments are designed to work as an equal ally on Avant loaders. The most dependable machine-attachment combination and work productivity can be achieved when an Avant machine is matched with attachments specially designed for the Avant 400. The dimensions, auxiliary hydraulics output, and other Avant characteristics are in perfect balance with the implements.
Avant loaders and attachments are designed for all-year-round use, ensuring that the machine is never lying idle. There are a wide range of options available for the Avant loaders; for example, four different cabs, optional extra work lights, along with the Opticontrol attachment control system. With Avant’s technology, it makes the Avant comfortable in the winter cold as well as on a bright summer afternoon.
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Avant’s has a hydraulic multi-connector system for connecting the attachment’s hydraulic hoses. This ensures easy and effortless attaching and detaching in any situation with a single hand movement. This can be achieved with the engine running or with pressure in the attachment and in freezing or ambient temperatures. The mechanism is leak-free and designed so that it cannot be attached in the wrong way.
While Avant loaders are produced as compact machines, the agility does not affect the lifting height.
Avant’s telescopic boom makes it feasible to have a very compact machine with a significant reach and lift capacity. As with any loader, when the telescopic boom is retracted, it is possible to lift larger loads. With the Avant boom fully extended, the reach and lift height are unparalleled.
On many occasions, it can be possible to load a trailer from one side thanks to the telescopic boom’s outreach and still have excellent all-round visibility.
Avant 400 Telescopic Loader Towing
Secure And Stable
Avant’s intelligent articulated design where the driver sits in the front chassis and has a complete view of the attachment and work area. With the low centre of gravity, the machine has great stability, especially being such a narrow width machine. Also, the rigid coupling joint which doesn’t swing sideways, but increases stability in all situations. It gives the best possible traction that can be achieved thanks to the advanced 4×4 drive system.
Avant loaders come fitted with an open ROPS/FOPS certified cab as standard, and also the optionally enclosed cabs (L, LX, DLX, GT) comply with the ROPS/FOPS standards.
Economical
The Avant has over 200 attachments, Avant has the adaptability to accomplish all kinds of work. Changing the attachment is swift and straightforward thanks to the Avant quick attach system and hydraulic multi-connector. Making the machine very versatile; all sorts of jobs can be carried out by changing the attachment.
The uncomplicated and robust construction, along with high-quality components, makes for easy maintenance. The use of renowned components also helps to decrease maintenance costs.
To Conclude
Over the years I have seen many landscape contractors and tree surgeons make use of these highly manoeuvrable Avant loaders. These machines seem to stand up to hard work exceptionally well and are built to last. I know of machines that are almost 20 years old and still going strong and being used commercially. Avant loaders come with a three-year standard warranty, they obviously trust their machines.
Specification
LENGTH
2195 mm
WIDTH (23X8.50-12 WHEELS)
1050 mm*
HEIGHT
1980 mm
WEIGHT
1030-1080 kg
STANDARD WHEELS
23×8.50-12” grass/TR
TRANSMISSION, DRIVE
Hydrostatic
PULLING FORCE
700 kp
DRIVE SPEED MAX.
12 km/h
AUX. HYDRAULICS OIL FLOW / PRESSURE
34 l/min 185 bar
HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER
standard
TURNING RADIUS INSIDE/OUTSIDE
880 / 1970 mm
MAX. LIFTING HEIGHT (WITH TELESCOPIC BOOM)
2750 mm
TIPPING LOAD
550 kg
ENGINE MAKE AND TYPE
Kubota D902 Stage V
ENGINE OUTPUT (ECE R120)
16 kW (22 hp)
MAXIMUM TORQUE
56 Nm @ 2600 rpm
FUEL
Diesel
PRODUCT NO:
A424315
*) Machine width with the road traffic light kit 1060 mm
Today we are going to look at the BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavator, the BCS and Camon machines are often used by hire companies and professionals. Over the past few days, we have been looking at the Feider range of compact, budget ride-on mowers. As we enter into 2020, the spring season quickly comes upon us, it’s good to prepare ourselves for the coming season.
The BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavator retails at £2320 excluding VAT, this is good value for money for a machine that can last you many years.
I have used and owned BCS Rotavators, my first wheeled powered rotavator was a BCS 745 diesel machine. I’m guessing this was back in around 1987. The BCS 745 was powered by a Lombardini diesel 14 hp engine, the width of the machine was 26 inches.
BCS has been manufacturing Rotavators for the past 30 years, the company has built up a great reputation for durability and reliability. The fact that many hire companies use BCS machines and professional landscapers, suggests something good to me. I believe that most hire companies have a BCS rotavator on their fleet, hire companies obviously have confidence in these machines.
Anyway, let’s get back to the BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavator.
There are two types of rotavator and cultivator; common garden Rotavators are normally driven by the actual digging tines. Whereas, wheel-driven machines, like the BCS, have a separate drive to the wheels with the power take-off to power the rotavator or other attachments. The wheel driven BCS machines are much easier to use and perfect for the hire market and professional landscapers. With the wheels and the rotors independently controlled, the machine is literally doing the work for you effortlessly.
BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavator In Action
Digging Depth
The BCS 710 Rotavator has a digging depth of up to 8 inches. The digging depth can be increased each time you pass over the ground. Full digging depth can only be achieved after a few passes, obviously, conditions and types of soil will vary.
The depth is very simply controlled by a small skid that is adjusted by a lever located above the rotary tines. It’s a very simple way to control the depth, but the system works, simply pull the lever up to increase the digging depth.
20 Inch (52 Cm) Width Rotavator
The 20-inch rotavator attachment, which is attached to the rear of the machine on the BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavator, will quickly cover the ground. With a straightforward single forward and reverse gear, you have rotavator that is ideal for allotments and gardens that will quickly get the job done!
Engine
It’s always nice when you are purchasing a machine to know that it is powered by a decent engine. The BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavator is powered by Honda petrol GX270 overhead valve engine which develops 8.4 hp. Honda engines are favoured by many machinery operators as their preferred engine.
Over the years I have owned many machines which are powered by Honda, I have never had any problems with a Honda engine. The only spare parts I have purchased are spark plugs, air filters and fuel filters. Over the years Honda has built up an excellent reputation for reliability and economy.
There have been many occasions when I have left a Honda engine over the winter and the engines will start up at the first pull the first time of the key. Honda also has a very easy start-up system, the recoil start is literally effortless to pull.
BCS offers a range of implements for their two-wheeled tractors, the BCS 710 Wheel Powered Rotavatorcan take eight different attachments. These implements range from a dozer blade, hay rake, scythe cutter bar, power/snow brush, rotavator, snowplough and trailed ridger’s. The larger BCS machines offer an even wider range of attachments.
To Conclude
Having owned a BCS machine and hiring many of these machines over the years, I know that they can be an excellent workhorse. BCS offers a three-year domestic warranty and a two-year commercial warranty on their machines. To me, this offers great peace of mind to the buyer, no expenses for at least two or three years. The various attachments that are available, make your BCS rotavator a totally universal workhorse.
