JCB 50Z-1 Walkaround with Ryan Sears

Ryan Sears of Alta Equipment Company shows off the JCB 50Z-1 5.5-ton zero-tailswing excavator.

Operating Weight: 11,089 lb
Max Dig Depth: 11' 11"
Max Dump Height: 13' 5"
Engine Power: 48.3 hp

EASE-OF-USE

The 50Z-1 machine has easy access to key machine information, easy operation with twin-locking hydraulic quickhitch and tool select making attachment changeover easy and safe.

• New 7" color display screen, as seen in our big X-series excavators.
• Programmable auxiliary for up to 10 attachments.
• Rotary dial screen navigation and ergonomic switch layout.
• Automatic auxiliary venting.

COMFORT

The 50Z-1 cabs are spacious, great places to work, with plenty of floor space, new tracking pedals and improved noise and vibration levels.
• Hands-free Bluetooth radio, auxiliary socket and 12V charger.
• Redesigned tracking pedals, with auxiliary and boom swing control on the joysticks leaves a clear, flat floor with plenty of leg room.
• High back suspension seat, with optional heated air suspension seat.

PERFORMANCE

The JCB T4F 48.3hp engine provides up to 5% fuel savings with zero compromise to machine performance and no adblue needed.
• Tilt-rotate ready for versatility on site.
• Nachi Slew motor for superior torque and control.
• Bosch Rexroth pump and main control valve.
• Heavy duty, fully-bushed kingpost, offset for great visibility.

SAFETY & SERVICEABILITY

The 50Z-1 has safety and serviceability features that protect machinery, operators and bystanders alike, as well as minimizing downtime.
• Machine health-check on first key-on of the day helps the operator monitor machine status.
• 5-year JCB LiveLink contract as standard to control and monitor your fleet at the touch of a button.
• Unique JCB 2GO hydraulic activation system.
• Lift overload warning system visible on the new 7" screen.
• Super-bright LED lights with new follow-me-home feature as standard.

LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP

The JCB 50Z-1 has been designed to keep running costs as low as possible and give you more than just great performance and long service life.
• Long greasing intervals of 500 hours for less downtime with our graphite impregnated bronze bushes.
• Programmable auto-idle, auto engine-stop, and four different engine modes further reduce fuel consumption.
• Quick turnaround with easy-to-clean H-frame undercarriage, easy-access daily checks, and automatic on-screen health check.
• Increase uptime and reduce admin with 5 years’ JCB LiveLink subscription as standard.