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JCB JS160LC Excavator Specs

The JCB JS160LC Excavator offers impressive capabilities for a variety of digging and loading tasks. With a maximum digging depth of 29.5 ft and a powerful engine delivering 123 hp, this machine is designed for efficiency and productivity on the job site. Equipped with advanced hydraulic systems and a sturdy undercarriage, the JS160LC combines performance with durability for reliable operation in tough conditions. Explore the detailed specifications below to see how this excavator can meet your construction and excavation needs.


Boom/Stick 1

JCB JS160LC Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Arm Length 7 ft 5 in.(2.25m ), Boom 16 ft 11 in(5.15m )
Max Cutting Height 29.08 ft (8.86 m)
Max Digging Depth 17.93 ft (5.47 m)
Max Digging Reach 27.92 ft (8.51 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground 27.32 ft (8.33 m)
Max Loading Height 21.42 ft (6.53 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 27.33 ft (8.33 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.08 ft (4.90 m)
Minimum Swing Radius 118.12 in (300.02 cm)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.33 ft (8.33 m)

Boom/Stick 2

JCB JS160LC Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Arm Lenght 8 ft 10 in(2.70m) , Boom 16 ft 11 in( 5.15m)
Max Cutting Height 29.67 ft (9.04 m)
Max Digging Depth 29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Max Digging Reach 29.23 ft (8.91 m)
Max Loading Height 22.08 ft (6.73 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 28.58 ft (8.71 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.36 ft (5.29 m)
Minimum Swing Radius 118.12 in (300.02 cm)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.17 ft (8.28 m)

Boom/Stick 3

JCB JS160LC Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Arm Length 10 ft 0 in(3.05m ), Boom 16 ft 11 in(5.15m)
Max Cutting Height 30.25 ft (9.22 m)
Max Digging Depth 20.58 ft (6.27 m)
Max Digging Reach 30.26 ft (9.22 m)
Max Digging Reach On Ground 29.72 ft (9.06 m)
Max Loading Height 22.17 ft (6.76 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 29.67 ft (9.04 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Minimum Swing Radius 118.12 in (300.02 cm)
Shipping Height Of Unit 9.75 ft (2.97 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 27.50 ft (8.38 m)

Brakes

JCB JS160LC Excavator Brakes specifications
Gradeability 70 %
Parking Brake Disc type, spring applied, automatic hydraulic release
Service Brake Hydraulic counter balance valve

Buckets

JCB JS160LC Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 1.3 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.5 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 1.2 cu yd

Capacities

JCB JS160LC Excavator Capacities specifications
Def Tank 14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Engine Coolant 5.30 gal (20.06 l)
Engine Oil 0.60 gal (2.27 l)

Dimensions

JCB JS160LC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.58 ft (0.48 m)
Height 9.67 ft (2.95 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 9.67 ft (2.95 m)
Length 27.50 ft (8.38 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 10.17 ft (3.10 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.42 ft (1.04 m)
Tail Swing Radius 7.67 ft (2.34 m)
Transport Height 123.63 in (314.02 cm)
Transport Length 328.27 in (833.81 cm)
Undercarriage Overall Length 12.93 ft (3.94 m)
Weight 38,175.00 lbs (17,315.91 kg)
Width 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Engine

JCB JS160LC Excavator Engine specifications
Alternator 55 amps
Aspiration Turbocharged and intercooled
Battery 2 x 12 V
Displacement 183.00 cu in (2,998.84 cu cm)
Engine Make 2353
Engine Model 4JJIX
Engine Type 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, common rail, direct injection, turbocharged and intercooled diese
Net Power 123.00 hp (91.72 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

JCB JS160LC Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Control Valve A combined ten spool control valve with auxiliary service spool as standard
Main Pump - Maximum Flow 86.70 gpm (328.16 lpm)
Maximum Flow -Servo Pump, Low Noise Gear Pump 5.50 gpm (20.82 lpm)
Pilot Circuit 2.8 psi
Power Boost 23.5 psi
Swing Circuit 19.3 psi
Travel Circuit 23.5 psi

Operational

JCB JS160LC Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 3.50 gal (13.25 l)
Fuel Capacity 66.80 gal (252.84 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 36.50 gpm (138.15 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 37.50 gal (141.94 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 4554 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 37,996.70 lbs (17,235.03 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Travel Speed 3.50 mph (5.63 kph)

Swing Mechanism

JCB JS160LC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Brake Hydraulic braking plus automatic spring applied disc type parking brake
Swing Gear Large diameter, internally toothed fully sealed grease bath lubricated
Swing Motor Axial piston type
Swing Speed 10.4 rpm
Swing Torque 2,581.50 lbs ft (3,500.00 nm)

Undercarriage

JCB JS160LC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull 323,721.00 lbs (146,837.56 kg)
Ground Pressure 7 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.10 mph (4.99 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side 2
Number Of Shoes Per Side 43
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side 7
Shoe Size 20.00 in (50.80 cm)
Track Adjustment Grease cylinder type
Track Gauge 7.22 ft (2.20 m)
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