JCB 18Z-1
1,749 kg3,856 lbOperating weight
11.7 kW15.7 hpEngine power
2,576 mm8 ft 5 inDig depth
980 mm38.6 inWidth
4,043 mm13 ft 3 inReach
2,340 mm7 ft 8 inHeight
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Fix a problem 6
Cranks but won't startFuel filter, glow plugs, safety lever
Hydraulics slow or weakFluid, filters, relief valve
Cold-weather startingBattery, fuel gelling, warm-up
Tracks keep coming offTension, idlers, sprockets
Upper won't swing or clunksSwing motor bolts, gear, grease
Jerky or twitchy controlsThrottle, springs, flow controls
All troubleshootingSpecifications
- Operating weight
- 1,749 kg (3,856 lb)
- Rated power
- 11.7 kW (15.7 hp)
- Max digging depth
- 2,576 mm (8 ft 5 in)
- Overall width
- 980 mm (38.6 in)
- Max digging reach
- 4,043 mm (13 ft 3 in)
- Overall height
- 2,340 mm (7 ft 8 in)
- Bucket breakout force
- 18 kN (4,047 lbf)
- Arm breakout force
- 9.1 kN (2,046 lbf)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Mods for the 18Z-1
All modsOperator cooling fanAdd a 12 V fan to move engine heat and fumes away from the seat.Fuel tank relocation & extra capacityMove a hard-to-reach tank or add capacity so you refuel less often.ThumbAdd a mechanical or hydraulic thumb to pick up rocks, logs and debris.Quick hitchSwap buckets and attachments in minutes instead of driving pins.Seat upgradeSwap the thin factory seat for a padded or suspension seat with a lap belt.LED work lightsAdd work lights for early starts, late finishes and dark sheds.

