540-170 JCB Telehandler Specs & Dimensions (2009 - 2017)

The JCB 540-170 telehandler, manufactured from 2009 to 2017, has a weight of 12.16 tons and a transport length of 6.36 meters. It …

The JCB 540-170 telehandler, manufactured from 2009 to 2017, has a weight of 12.16 tons and a transport length of 6.36 meters. It has a nominal load at the center of gravity of 4 tons and a lifting height of 16.7 meters. The capacity at full forward reach is 0.6 tons and the center of gravity is at 500 millimeters. It has a travel speed of 20 km/h. The capacity at full lift height is 2.5 tons. The transport width is 2.44 meters and the transport height is 2.69 meters. It is equipped with inclination correction as special equipment.

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Technical specs - 540-170 JCB

Specification

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Nominal load at COG
4 t
Model series
540
Centre of gravity
500 mm
Standard tyres
15.5-25
Transmission type
W
Max. Reach horizontal
12.5 m
Capacity at full forward reach
0.6 t
Lifting height
16.7 m
Capacity at full lift height
2.5 t
Weight
12.16 t
Transport length
6.36 m
Transport width
2.44 m
Transport height
2.69 m
Travel speed
20 km/h
Engine manuf.
JCB
Engine type
EcoMax
Engine power
93 kW
Displacement
4.4 l
No. of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore x stroke
103x132 mm
Emission level
Euro III B

More technical details, like: max. climbing ability, drive system, voltage, traction motor, hoist motor, travel speed with / without load, hoisting with / without load, lowering with load, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, cab position...

More technical details, like: max. climbing ability, drive system, voltage, traction motor, hoist motor, travel speed with / without load, hoisting with / without load, lowering with load, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, max. torque, cab position, chassis type, levelling - chassis, stabilisers, drive - 2w / 4w, transmission type, attachment quickhitch, telematics available, platform, engine manufacturer, engine model, emission rating, aspiration, rated speed, engine output - gross, torque, tyre - front size, tyre - rear size, tyre 2 - front size option, tyre 2 - rear size option, service brake - type, service brake - location, length - front of carriage, height - over cab, width - operating, wheelbase, ground clearance, width - cab, width - stabiliser spread, boom angle - maximum, lift height - maximum, reach - maximum, reach - at maximum lift height, reach - ground with maximum capacity, unstabilised lift height - with maximum capacity, stabilised lift height - with maximum capacity, turning radius - over tyres, lift capacity - maximum, lift capacity - to max height, lift capacity - to max reach, unstabilised lift capacity - maximum, unstabilised lift capacity - to max height, unstabilised lift capacity - to max reach, stabilised lift capacity - maximum, stabilised lift capacity - to max height, stabilised lift capacity - to max reach, fuel tank, number of boom sections, load centre, lift capacity - fork maximum, raise time - boom, extend time - boom, speed - forward maximum, speed - reverse maximum, operating weight are available in the full technical specs.

All specifications and prices refer to basic models with standard fork carrier, 2 standard prongs, without additional hydraulic and shovel

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
StVZO Equipment
No
Inclination correction
Yes
Side displacement
No

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