JCB 531-70 vs MLT X735

Machines Compared

JCB 531-70
- 7m Lift Height
- 3100kg Lift Capacity
- 74kW/100hp JCB

Lift Chart

Lift Chart / LMI

Higher capacity at reach
Separate, A pillar mounted LMI

Inferior

Boom – Crowd / Dump cylinder

Internal - protected

Underneath – exposed
Exposed HBCV’s

Boom – Crowd / Dump cylinder

Internal - protected

Underneath – exposed
Exposed HBCV’s

Boom – QFIT carriage

Strong, wide construction that adds rigidity to

Boom – Cylinders

Centrally mounted lift cylinder
Centrally mounted compensation cylinder
NO TORSION

Productivity

Average time 18 min 35
Total fuel 1.4L

Average time 22 min
Total fuel

Boom – Lubrication

Dry wax lubricant – every 500 hours
Less chance

Boom - Construction

U shaped pressing and closing plate
More robust

Two piece welded

Boom - Construction

Welds do not form a clear divide between sections

Multiple

Drivetrain - Axles

Centrally mounted axles
Robust structure
JCB – integrated driveline

Offset axles
Smaller construction
Spicer

Drivetrain – Steering joints

JCB Manufactured axle steering system pivoted at

Drivetrain - Engine

JCB – fully integrated driveline
Mounted to the chassis –

Drivetrain - Engine

Fold out, easy to clean radiator
Provides optimal airflow

Transversely mounted

Drivetrain - Engine

Easy battery access
No debris build up

Debris build up on

Drivetrain - Engine

Fan utilised for dust extraction from the air filter

Pre

Drivetrain - Engine

True hydraulically driven reverse fan
Operated on-demand

Fan reverses by variable

Structures - Fenders

Fenders cover full width of the wheel

Narrow fenders

Structure – Rear lights

Adjustable rear lights as standard
Reduced damage potential
Increased protection

Structure – rear hitch mirror

Single, compact and robust support

Brackets fixed to

Service – Fill points

Ground level fill

Head height fill is more difficult

Service

Grouped daily checks

Transmission dipstick under the boom, required to remove cover

Service

Transmission filter ?? hours
Easy grouped service access

Transmission filter ?? hours
Panel removal

Service

Hinged rear access cover
Simple operation to access
Dedicated ‘T’ bar locking

Service

Hydraulic tank in the rear
Fill point at ground level

Hydraulic tank under

Service

Livelink fuel level warning as standard

3rd party level gauge
No livelink fuel

Service

Handbrake lever mechanism covered

Exposed handbrake mechanism

Cab

Ergonomic single lever control

JSM not ergonomic position for operator

Cab

Powershift transmission as standard
EH steering mode selection standard

Mechanical gear selection
Manual steering

Cab

Ergonomic instrument layout
Digital gauges compatible with Livelink

High instrument panel
Analogue gauges

Cab

External brake reservoir
Extern wash bottle fluid

In cab brake reservoir
In cab wash

Cab - Visibility

Unrivalled visibility

Exhaust and air pre filter reduce visibility

Other

Signs of wear due to contact between hoses and bonnet

Other

Central tow hitch

Offset towing hitch offset to centre of machine by

Other

Work lights spread across full cab – better coverage

Roof mounted work