JCB VM1500 Trench Compactor Specs

Category: Trench Compactors ➔
Manufacturer: JCB ➔
Model: VM1500 ➔

Dimensions

JCB VM1500 Trench Compactor Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	4.50 ft (1.37 m)
Overall Length w/o Blade	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Wheelbase	2.80 in (7.11 cm)

Drum

JCB VM1500 Trench Compactor Drum specifications
Centrifugal Force - High	18,880.00 lbs (8,563.83 kg)
Drum Diameter	19.70 in (50.04 cm)
Drum Width	33.50 in (85.09 cm)
Nominal Amplitude - High	0.10 in (0.25 cm)
Vibration Frequency 1	31 vpm

Engine

JCB VM1500 Trench Compactor Engine specifications
Displacement	61.00 cu in (999.61 cu cm)
Engine Model	D1005-BB-EC
Gross Power	22.80 hp (17.00 kw)
Number of Cylinders	3
Power Measured @	3000 rpm

Operating Specifications

JCB VM1500 Trench Compactor Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	40 amps
Engine Oil Capacity	1.10 gal (4.16 l)
Fuel Capacity	5.80 gal (21.95 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	18.50 gal (70.02 l)
Max Speed	1.60 mph (2.57 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	3,307.00 lbs (1,500.03 kg)

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