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531-70 Agri

Category: Telehandlers
Company: JCB
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    Jcb 531-70

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    Good bit of kit. Great turning circle and boom speed, and it defiantly doesn't lack traction most of the time. We've had 8 tonne behind her and she didn't seem to struggle any more than a tractor would. The engine is powerful enough for a livestock farm, but I doubt it would suit an arable farmer as the lift capacity is less than the 541-70, and the 541-70 feels more stable. It certainly has enough torque to push into heaps of dirt/muck/crushed concrete. The cab is very well laid out however the immobiliser (it might be retrofitted) does get in the way of the flip chart above the joystick. However, it could use a locking diff. The traction control does work well but it would certainly benefit from a diff lock. Also, a bit more weight on the back end would be beneficial as with 2 quadrant bales of straw in the grab the back end does become a bit light. A short armrest on the joystick would also be a nice feature also. Other than this it is a great bit of kit, be a shame to see it go back off hire really.
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    REVIEWED BY:
    Titchthefarmer

    Jul 9,2014