JCB launched two new 2.5 tonne compact radius mini excavators, the 25Z1 zero tailswing model and the 26C1 conventional counterweight

Expert Guy Hall talks Peter Haddock through the key features of the 25Z1 and explains how the machine is going to be a BIG plant hire favourite due to its capabilities, size and weight.

Key features discussed include:

25Z1 weighing 2,550kg and the 26C1 weighing 2,675kg
Overall width of 1,500mm, so both machines can be towed behind a van or a 4x4 on a 3.5tonne trailer
Nine tiedown points for easy strapdown
Pressed steel bolded on bodywork sections and a cast counterweight
Redesigned bigger cab (Peter can fit in nicely)
Improved digend geometry with 500hour greasing intervals
Electroproportional auxiliary, swing and dozer controls
Incab heater and optional air conditioning
‘Followme home’ work lights
Front screen has a 66/34 split line (see Peter storing it away)

And there are numerous other features with good accessibility for daily maintenance.

Big thanks to Nick Drew, aka The Digger Man Blogger, for operating the machine in this video.

You can see all of our reports from the press launch at our dedicated JCB page on Content For Industry here: https://www.contentforindustry.com/or...

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