JCB previews new 480 and 490 wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026
JCB previewed its two largest wheeled loaders to date at the Hillhead quarry show near Buxton. The 480 and 490, both engineered to meet EU Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions standards, offer payloads of 8,000kg and 9,000kg respectively, with each model available in standard or long-arm configurations. Both machines are powered by a Cummins X12 diesel engine producing 250kW (335hp) and up to 1,695Nm of torque at 1,400rpm. Power is transmitted through a ZF Continuously Variable Transmission as standard, with adjustable rimpull for traction control across varying ground conditions. Continue reading JCB previews new 480 and 490 wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026 at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.
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JCB previewed its two largest wheeled loaders to date at the Hillhead quarry show near Buxton. The 480 and 490, both engineered to meet EU Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions standards, offer payloads of 8,000kg and 9,000kg respectively, with each model available in standard or long-arm configurations.
Both machines are powered by a Cummins X12 diesel engine producing 250kW (335hp) and up to 1,695Nm of torque at 1,400rpm. Power is transmitted through a ZF Continuously Variable Transmission as standard, with adjustable rimpull for traction control across varying ground conditions.
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