8055 RTS JCB excavator specs & dimensions (2008 - 2017)

JCB 8055 RTS is a mini excavator manufactured from 2008 to 2017, with a weight of 5.3 tons. It features a track width of 400 mm, a…

JCB 8055 RTS is a mini excavator manufactured from 2008 to 2017, with a weight of 5.3 tons. It features a track width of 400 mm, a transport length of 5.15 meters, a transport width of 2 meters, and a transport height of 2.56 meters. The machine has a tear-out force of 28 kN and a maximum horizontal reach of 6.003 meters. It is equipped with a blade and rubber tracks.

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8055 RTS

Years of manufacture: 2008—2017

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Technical specs - 8055 RTS JCB

Specification

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Weight: 5.3 t

Transport length: 5.15 m

Transport width: 2 m

Transport height: 2.56 m

Track width: 400 mm

Driver protection: Kb

Max. Reach horizontal: 6.003 m

Dredging depth: 3.95 m

Tear-out force: 28 kN

Engine manuf.: Isuzu

Engine type: 4 LE 1

Engine power: 34.1 kW

Displacement: 2.18 l

Revolutions at max torque: 1800 rpm

More technical details, like: bucket capacity, bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., bucket width, standard tyres, model series, dimension lxwxh, max. torque, no. of cylinders, cylinder bore x stroke, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with standard bucket

Special equipment

Track adjustment: No
Rubber track: Yes
Blade: Yes
Aircondition: No
Quick hitch hydr.: No
Quick hitch mech.: No

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JCB 8055 RTS FAQ

When was the JCB 8055 RTS manufactured?

The JCB 8055 RTS was manufactured from 2008 to 2017.

How much does the JCB 8055 RTS weigh?

The JCB 8055 RTS weighs 5.3 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator?

The JCB 8055 RTS has a transport length of 5.15 meters, a transport width of 2 meters, and a transport height of 2.56 meters.

What is the track width of the JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator?

The JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator has a track width of 400 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator?

The JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator has a dredging depth of 3.95 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 6.003 meters.

What is the tear-out force of the JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator?

The JCB 8055 RTS mini excavator has a tear-out force of 28 kN.

What operator safety features does the JCB 8055 RTS have?

The JCB 8055 RTS has a cabin for driver protection.

How much is a JCB 8055 RTS Mini excavator (2008u20132017) worth?

The residual value of the JCB 8055 RTS depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

JCB 8055 RTS overview

Dimensions and weight

Machine Model	8055 RTS	Machine Model	8055 RTS
	ft-in (mm)		ft-in (mm)
A Sprocket Idler Centers – Rubber	6-6 (1991)	F Height Over Cab	8-5 (2563)
Sprocket Idler Centers – Steel	6-7 (2006)	G Ground Clearance	1-1 (340)
B Undercarriage Overall Length – Rubber	8-3 (2516)	H Track Gauge	5-3 (1600)
Undercarriage Overall Length – Steel	8-4 (2531)	I Width Over Tracks	6-7 (2000)
C Kingpost Clearance	2-3 (682)	J Transport Length with Standard Dipper	16-11 (5153)
D Tailswing Radius	3-5 (1055)	K Transport Height	9-1 (2758)
E Overall Width of Superstructure	5-11 (1800)	L Track Height	2-2 (650)

	External	Internal
Cab Height with FOGS Guard	ft-in (mm)	8-5 (2563)	5-1 (1550)
Cab Geight no FOGS Guard	ft-in (mm)	8-5¼ (2575)	5-1 (1550)
Cab Length	ft-in (mm)	4-4 (1328)	3-11 (1187)
Cab Width	ft-in (mm)	3-2½ (980)	3-1 (933)
Distance from Seat Base to Roof	ft-in (mm)	5-2 (1570)	5-2 (1570)
Door Aperture Width	ft-in (mm)	1-10 (564)	1-10 (564)

Machine Model		8055 RTS
Operating Weight*	lb (kg)	11	660 (5300)"
Transport Weight	lb (kg)	11	495 (5225)"
With FOGS Guard	lb (kg)	+55 (+25)
With Bridgestone Geogrip	lb (kg)	+185 (+81)

Machine Model		8055 RTS
Dipper Length	ft-in (mm)	6-3 (1900)
A Max Digging Reach	ft-in (mm)	19-10 (6050)
B Max Digging Reach on Ground	ft-in (mm)	19-6 (5933)
C Max Digging Depth – Dozer Up	ft-in (mm)	12-4 (3760)
D Max Digging Height	ft-in (mm)	18-1 (5525)
E Max Dump Height	ft-in (mm)	13-6 (4106)
F Max Height to Dipper Nose Pivot Pin	ft-in (mm)	15-8 (4787)
G Max Vertical Wallcut Depth	ft-in (mm)	8-11 (2705)
Min Front Swing Radius (no offset)	ft-in (mm)	9-6 (2891)
Min Front Swing Radius (fully offset)	ft-in (mm)	7-2 (2186)
Boom Swing Left	degrees	60
Boom Swing Right	degrees	65
Bucket Rotation	degrees	197
Dipper Rotation	degrees	126
Bucket Tearout	lbf (kN)	9486.9 (42.2)
Dipper Tearout	lbf (kN)	6249.7 (27.8)
Slew Speed	rpm	10

Machine Mode		8055 RTS
Max Height (above ground)	ft-in (mm)	1-5 (432)
Dig Depth (below ground)	ft-in (mm)	1-10 (553)
Approach Angle	degrees	27.5
Width	ft-in (mm)	6-7 (2020)
Height	ft-in (mm)	1-4 (411)

Tables

Machine Model		8055 RTS
Nominal Output (@ rated)	gal/min (l/min)	43 (163)
Excavator/Track Main Relief	psi (bar)	3626 (250)
Slew Main Relief	psi (bar)	3191 (220)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow	gal (l)	23.8 (90)
Auxiliary Low Flow	gal (l)	6.6 (25)
Hydraulic Motors		Piston

Machine Model	8055 RTS
Model	Isuzu 4LE-1NA
Fuel		Diesel
Cooling		Water Cooled
Gross Power	hp (kW) @ 2600 rpm	48.1 (35.9)
Net Power	hp (kW) @ 2600 rpm	45.7 (34.1)
Gross Torque	lbf ft (Nm) @ 1800 rpm	103 (140)
Net Torque	lbf ft (Nm) @ 1800 rpm	99.1 (134.4)
Displacement	cid (cc)	132 (2179)
Gradeability	degrees	35
Battery	V (A)	12 (75)
Alternator	A	80 (120)
Emissions Certification		Interim Tier IV

SERVICE CAPACITIES
Machine Model		8055 RTS
Fuel Tank gal (l)	18 (68)
Engine Coolant	gal (l)	3.6 (13.5)
Engine Oil	gal (l)	2.3 (9)
Hydraulic System	gal (l)	25.9 (98)
Hydraulic Tank gal (l)	14.5 (55)

Machine Model		8055 RTS
No of Bottom Rollers (per side)		5
Track Width	in (mm)	15¾ (400)
Ground Bearing Pressure	psi (kg/cm²)	4.7 (0.333)
Ground Clearance	in (mm)	1-1 (340)
Track Tensioning		Grease
Travel Speed – Low	mph (kph)	1.7 (2.7)
Travel Speed – High	mph (kph)	3.2 (5.1)
Tractive Effort	lbf (kN)	13646 (60.7)

Machine Model	8055 RTS
Cab / Canopy External dB	96
Cab Internal dB	76

Load Point

8 ft 2½ in (2500 mm)

9 ft 10 in (3000 mm)

11 ft 5 in (3500 mm)

13 ft 1 in (4000 mm)

14 ft 8 in (4500 mm)

Capacity at Maximum Reach

Height

Dozer Up

Dozer Down

Dozer Up

Dozer Down

Dozer Up

Dozer Down

Dozer Up

Dozer Down

Dozer Up

Dozer Down

Dozer Up

Dozer Down

ft-in (mm)

8-2.5 (2500)

1861*

2156

1858*

1843*

2282

1843*

1329*

2075

1131*

16-7 (5055)

6-6 (2000)

2152*

2723

2152*

2110*

2626

2041*

1594*

2416

1594*

1351*

2094

1071*

17-3 (5258)

4-11 (1500)

2868*

3624

3058*

2315*

3073

2315*

1845*

2751

1684*

1510*

2551

1510*

1239*

2138

1049*

17-4 (5283)

3-3 (1000)

2879*

4319

2526*

2306*

3457

2306*

1858*

2994

1645*

1501*

2729

1501*

1190*

2167

1032*

17-6 (5334)

1-8 (500)

2551*

4702

2394*

2258*

3821

2258*

1667*

3203

1579*

146*

2837

1455*

1171*

2213

1005*

17-4 (5284)

Ground Level

3309*

6224

3062*

2690*

5073

2359*

2350*

4114

2350*

1788*

3455

1554*

1715*

3060

1715*

1329*

2260

1080*

17-2 (5232)

3314*

6402

2983*

2778*

5245

2249*

2361*

4526

2361*

1942*

3611

1506*

1631*

2996

1631*

1426*

2277

1122*

16-4 (4978)

3329*

6338

2778*

2405*

5016

2145*

2196*

4065

2196*

1658*

3501

1444*

1534*

2721

1534*

1257*

2286

1157*

15-7.5 (4763)

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