The Hi-Viz large-platform 270 skid steer loader is a vertical-lift machine with a 48.3 kW JCB DieselMAX engine.

Product specifications

SAE cab operating weight (without counterweight) 3937 kg

Dump height 2.3 m

Gross power kW

Loader lift capacity with bucket kgf

Lift path Vertical

270

The Hi-Viz large-platform 270 skid steer loader gives the operator excellent visibility of the attachment.

The JCB 270 is a vertical-lift machine with a rated operating capacity of 1235 kg, making it ideal for demolition applications and the use of breakers and rock saws.

Power and performance

With versatile features and full power, JCB skid steer loaders set new standards for efficiency and productivity.

• All JCB skid steer loaders are equipped with efficient engines that do not require DEF, DPF, or engine aftertreatment. Unlike the cooling systems of conventional skid steers, JCB machines draw in cool, clean air from above and expel hot air through the sides and rear, away from the operator.
• The JCB Smoothride System (SRS) option allows the boom and load to move independently of the chassis, improving load retention, operator comfort, and achieving faster loading cycles.

Strength and durability

JCB has earned its reputation for strength, and JCB skid steer loaders are built robustly to withstand the demands of any application and condition.

• The fully welded chassis provides a rigid structure for maximum strength and reduced weight. A solid undercarriage with cast steel triple-flange rollers provides consistent performance on demanding terrain.
• JCB's iconic single-arm Powerboom™ features tapered pivot pins and 20% more steel than the double arms of conventional skid steers. This results in greater rigidity, less wear, and better material retention in the bucket.
• The Powerboom™ also provides safe internal routing for hydraulic hoses, for protection against damage.
• The quick hitch is made from high-strength steel and features robust welds for a longer life.
• For additional support and greater breakout force, JCB skid steer loaders have the largest quick hitch pivot pins in the industry.

The safest in the world

With a wide-opening side door for safe entry and exit, operators no longer need to climb over large, slippery, and awkward attachments, or pass under an unsecured boom.

• The iconic JCB Powerboom™ loader arm provides 60% better visibility around the machine than conventional double-arm machines. Without the rear torsion tube required on conventional machines, operators also benefit from significantly improved rear visibility.
• JCB skid steer loaders also offer unmatched visibility of the quick hitch and bucket edge, simplifying tasks such as attachment changes, truck loading, and working near obstacles.

Easy maintenance

JCB skid steer loaders are easy to service and require minimal maintenance, improving efficiency and productivity, and reducing operating costs.

• All daily checks are performed at ground level, and the pre-filters, oil filters, and air filters are easily accessible through a large rear service door.
• Flat-face hydraulic connectors reduce leaks and maintenance downtime.
• JCB skid steer loaders feature tilt-up cabs, which can be operated by one person and opened in just minutes, to provide access for deeper maintenance.

Comfort and control

JCB skid steer loaders offer unmatched operator comfort, allowing maximum productivity.

• JCB cabs on large-platform machines are 33% more spacious than those of the competition.
• All JCB skid steer loaders feature a wide-opening side door for safe entry and exit, eliminating the need for operators to climb onto attachments or pass under an unsecured boom.
• JCB's myCHOICE control software allows operators to adapt the joystick movement sensitivity to match the way they work.