The JCB 48Z-1 is highly productive, compact, agile, innovative and economical to own. Not only that but it’s very safe to operate and easy to service too.

PRODUCTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE

THE JCB 48Z-1 MINI DIGGER IS OUR LATEST 4.5 TONNE MACHINE IN ZERO TAILSWING CONFIGURATION. OFFERING UN-COMPROMISED MANOEUVRABILITY AND AGILITY, IT’S A MINI THAT TAKES PRODUCTIVITY TO THE MAX.

- An efficient 2.2-litre Perkins 404D-22 engine delivering 35.7kW at 2000rpm.
- Huge dipper tearout forces of up to 29kN.
- Bucket rotation is a huge 181˚, offering great spoil retention during truck loading.
- The zero tailswing JCB 48Z-1 mini digger is incredibly manoeuvrable even in the most confined spaces.

QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY

THE 48Z-1 HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO EXCEED OUR CUSTOMERS STANDARDS, THESE MINI'S ARE BOTH DURABLE AND CONFIDENCE INSPIRING.

- 100% steel bodywork.
- A large track frame width and low centre of gravity helps the JCB 48Z-1 to offer amazing stability.
- Heavy-duty boom cylinder guards help protect against damage.
- Durable four plate dipper design.

LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP

ULTIMATELY, COST OF OWNERSHIP IS PERHAPS YOUR PRIMARY CONCERN AS A BUSINESS. SO YOU'LL BE PLEASED TO KNOW THAT THE JCB 48Z-1 HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO KEEP RUNNING COSTS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.

- One touch idle helps preserve fuel.
- Four different power bands for controllable engine speed.
- Load-sensing hydraulics means that your hydraulics only consume power on demand.
- Flat glass throughout minimises replacement costs.

SAFETY AND SERVICEABILITY

THE JCB 48Z-1 OFFERS SAFETY AS FIRST PRIORITY, TO THE OWNER, OPERATOR, BYSTANDERS AND THE MACHINE ITSELF.

- A wide track frame and low centre of gravity provide best-in-class stability.
- Unique JCB 2GO safety system.
- An overload screen displays a bar chart from green to red, indicating whether the overload point is close or exceeded.
- Long 500 hour greasing intervals.

THE BEST OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

HIGH PRODUCTIVITY TO US MEANS HAVING A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT, THAT'S WHY THE 48Z-1 FOCUSES ON COMFORT AND EASE OF USE, MAKING THIS JCB A GREAT PLACE TO WORK.

- Deluxe fully adjustable suspension seating provides great comfort.
- An innovative new rotary controller and easy touch switches have been specially designed for easy operation.
- There’s a radio, 12V phone charger and powerful heater with window de-mister.
- Alternate quickly between single and double-acting auxiliary flow thanks to a convenient switch in the cab.

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LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP

SAFETY AND SERVICEABILITY

THE BEST OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

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