With more power, more torque, an increased bucket capacity and solid cushion tires that eliminate the risk of punctures, Nick Johnson reports from LaManga, Spain on JCB's latest top-of-the-range Wastemaster wheel loader.
Back in 2003 JCB introduced the first 'Wastemaster' machines. Since then the range has grown significantly and recent additions have included the company's first purpose-built 20 ton JS20MH wheeled 360 handler (the JS20H) and its largest Loadall telescopic handler (the 4.99 tonne capacity 550-80WM). Now, there is a new, bigger articulated wheel loader for waste handling -...