JCB 270 Skid Steer

With versatile features and plenty of power, the 270 sets new standards for efficiency and productivity. Its vertical lift and strong breakout force make it well suited to demolition, breakers and rock saws.

• 55kW (74hp) Stage V engine, with no DEF, no DPF and no engine aftertreatment
• 2,968kgf bucket tilt breakout force and 2,747kgf loader lift capacity
• 90 l/min standard auxiliary flow, with 126.5 l/min high flow available
• Optional Smoothride System (SRS), for better load retention and faster loading cycle

A wide-opening side door lets operators get in and out safely, without climbing over large attachments or under an unsupported boom. The Powerboom design also gives a much better view of the work.

• Wide-opening side door
• Powerboom loader arm, giving 60% better visibility than conventional twin-arm machines
• No rear torque tubes, for significantly improved rear visibility
• Hi-Viz design, with excellent visibility to the quick hitch and bucket cutting edge

JCB’s large-platform machines have cabs that are 33% larger than the competition’s, so operators can work comfortably and productively all day.

• Electric over hydraulic controls, with JCB multi-function joysticks
• MyChoice control software, which tailors joystick sensitivity to the way you work
• ISO-pattern controls as standard, with H-pattern available as an option
• Touch screen display, sealed cab with heater and air conditioning

A strong, rigid design copes with demanding work, while ground-level access keeps servicing quick.

• Fully welded chassis and solid undercarriage
• Powerboom with tapered pivot pins and 20% more steel than twin-arm skid steers
• Largest quick hitch pivot pins in the industry, for extra support and greater breakout force
• Ground-level daily checks, with filters reached through a large rear service door
• Tilting cab that one person can open in minutes, and a 1,000-hour engine oil service interval