JCB JS160NLC Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: JCB ➔
Model: JS160NLC ➔

The JCB JS160NLC Excavator offers exceptional performance and versatility for a wide range of digging and loading applications. With its impressive maximum cutting height, digging depth, and reach capabilities, along with a sturdy undercarriage and powerful engine, this excavator is ready to tackle challenging tasks with ease. Whether you need to excavate, load, or reach vertically or horizontally, the JCB JS160NLC delivers reliable performance and efficiency for your construction and earthmoving needs.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	29.10 ft (8.87 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Max Digging Reach	28.00 ft (8.53 m)
Max Digging Reach on Ground	27.40 ft (8.35 m)
Max Loading Height	21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.40 ft (8.35 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	16.10 ft (4.91 m)
Minimum swing radius	118.20 in (300.23 cm)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	27.40 ft (8.35 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	29.70 ft (9.05 m)
Max Digging Depth	29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Max Digging Reach	29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Digging Reach on Ground	28.70 ft (8.75 m)
Max Loading Height	22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Minimum swing radius	118.20 in (300.23 cm)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	27.20 ft (8.29 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Max Digging Reach on Ground	29.80 ft (9.08 m)
Max Loading Height	22.20 ft (6.77 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.70 ft (9.05 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	18.50 ft (5.64 m)
Minimum swing radius	118.20 in (300.23 cm)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	27.50 ft (8.38 m)

Brakes

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Brakes specifications
Service brake	Hydraulic counter balance valve

Bucket

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.30 cu yd (0.99 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.50 cu yd (0.38 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.20 cu yd (0.92 cu m)

Capacities

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Capacities specifications
DEF Tank	14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Engine Oil	0.60 gal (2.27 l)

Dimensions

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Dimensions specifications
Digging Depth	20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Digging Reach	20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.70 ft (2.96 m)
Length of Track on Ground	10.20 ft (3.11 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7.70 ft (2.35 m)
Undercarriage Overall Length	13.00 ft (3.96 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	8.20 ft (2.50 m)

Engine

JCB JS160NLC 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	JCB
Engine Model	JCB EcoMAX 444 TCA EU Stage IV EPA Tier 4 Final compliant
Max Digging Reach	30.30 ft (9.24 m)
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Hydraulic System specifications
Main pump - Maximum flow	86.70 gal (328.16 l)

Operating Specifications

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Operating Specifications 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 volts
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	1.60 gal (6.06 l)

Swing Mechanism

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	10 rpm

Undercarriage

JCB JS160NLC Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Drawbar Pull	323,721.00 lbs (146,837.56 kg)
Ground Pressure	5.9 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	23.70 in (60.20 cm)
Track Adjustment	Grease cylinder type
Track Gauge	7.30 ft (2.23 m)

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