FUEL YOUR SUCCESS!
At JCB, we are proud of our growing reputation for being one of the most fuel-efficient manufacturers in the industry. This has come about as a result of our obsession with: efficient design, innovative engine technology, intelligent hydraulic systems and machine-specific innovations. JCB’s drive to reduce fuel consumption means today’s JCB machines use 60% less fuel on average than those manufactured a decade ago – delivering significant carbon dioxide reductions and saving customers money on fuel.
Put to the test: JCB excavators vs the competition
At JCB, we design excavators to move more material, burn less fuel, and deliver lower total cost of ownership. And we can prove it.
Our excavators are benchmarked on real world duty cycles, measuring fuel consumed, material moved, and therefore tonnes per litre. JCB excavators consistently outperform well known competitors not by pennies, but by thousands of pounds every year.
JCB 145XR vs Hitachi ZX135US 7
Same job. Same duty cycle. Greater Productivity.
In controlled, side by side comparative testing on a typical construction duty cycle, our 145XR delivers:
- 14% higher productivity (tonnes/hour) on bulk dig and lorry load cycles
- 9.5% more tonnes per litre turning fuel into output, not waste
- 1.2% lower fuel consumption
What that means for your business over a typical 1,000 operating hours our 145XR could save you:
- 200 litres less fuel
- *£344 saved per machine, per year
That’s not theoretical efficiency. That’s money left in your business, every year you run the machine. Whats more, you can use JCB LiveLink Telematics to track every litre of fuel used and coach your operators to minimise wasted fuel on idling,
JCB 370X vs CAT 336, Volvo EC380EL and Komatsu PC360
Cheaper to run. More material moved. Proven against the competition.
When machines scale up, fuel efficiency becomes even more expensive and the numbers become impossible to ignore. Comparative benchmarking on a typical quarry duty cycle shows our 370X outperforms established competitors where it matters most, fuel cost and total output:
- Over 1,500 operating hours, our 370X moves up to 54,000 tonnes more material than the CAT 336
- Saving you up to *£1,649 in fuel for every 100,000 tonnes moved vs Volvo EC380EL
- Proven to be 9.6% more productive than the Komatsu PC360
Lower cost per tonne. Higher output. And a machine that pays its way long after the purchase price.
Fuel efficiency is only part of the story
Pairing our industry leading excavator efficiency with LiveLink fuel tracking, intelligent hydraulics, machine specific engineering and innovations like running on B100 biodiesel or HVO, the total cost advantage becomes undeniable.
When fuel prices rise and margins tighten, the most efficient excavator on site is the one that moves the most for every litre burned. That’s why more contractors choose JCB, read more about their experience below:
Built to last: DAB Civil Engineering
The 140X innovative hydraulic regeneration system recycles oil across the cylinders, contributing to fuel savings of up to 5%.
Built on strong foundations: Brandwells Construction
JCB machinery provides the reliability, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology that the Brandwells team relies on every day.
Turn it up: JM Dewar
For reliability and reputation, new machinery is key. The 150X are more efficient, so there’s less downtime and better fuel economy.
Exceeding Expectations: Harkmac Construction
Whether excavating drains and foundations or loading muck away, the JCB 140X fuel efficiency, reliability and versatility have all proved exceptional.
Sustainability champions: Crapper & Sons
The JCB 370X is the biggest and most powerful model in the JCB X Series range with the ability to move 4.5 tonnes more material per litre of fuel than competitive models.
Flying high: Safedem
The 370X is the biggest machine JCB makes, it’s powerful, robust and it’s already proving to be a stable, fuel-efficient machine that is comfortable for our operators.
Rock solid foundations: McFadyens Contractors
The JCB 370X tracked excavator, is already proving its worth on the hardest jobs in the quarry. Big, powerful and impressively fuel-efficient, it’s more than capable of handling the heavy-duty demands of this long-standing family firm.
Impressive growth: Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd
The biggest and most powerful model in the JCB X Series range has the ability to move 4.5 tonnes more material per litre of fuel than competitive models.
Reduce your costs with JCB LiveLink
One of the major expenses for any machine is fuel. With LiveLink you can accurately record fuel usage and add your own fuel price to ensure data is tailored to you. Generate fuel reports that offer insights into which assets, product groups, or sites consume the most fuel and begin to understand why. This information allows you to take data driven action to reduce fuel waste, and operational costs.
B100 Biodiesel
JCB is leading the way for on-site carbon reduction, with a 100% renewable biodiesel fuel for use in a range of X-Series tracked excavator models. JCB is the first company in the industry to deploy the use of biodiesel in tracked excavators sold in Europe – helping you stay ahead of the curve with excavator fuel efficiency. Let’s break down all the answers you need about B100 Biodiesel, so you can make the right decision for your job.
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Discover the JCB X Series
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*Results based on Diesel B7 purchase price of £1.72/L for comparative purposes.