JCB launches Stage V/Tier 4 compactor with no DEF

JCB is launching a 12t single drum soil compactor, the VM118D, which combines the front section from its non-legislated market 116D model with the rear of the VM117 Stage V compactor designed for India, making it a “truly global compaction platform”.

Powered by a Stage V 55kW JCB 430 diesel engine, JCB said it will also be the world’s first soil compactor over 10t that doesn’t need Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).

“This reduces cost and complexity and makes the machine easier to operate and to maintain for customers”, said the OEM

The engine drives through a 4-mode traction system, offering work, travel, gradient and padfoot shell settings. It will climb up to 55% gradients. The vibratory drum offers 32Hz and 36Hz frequencies and a choice of two amplitudes: 1.8mm and 0.8mm. There are also two centrifugal force settings on offer: 256kN and 147kN.

The machine will be availably first with a smooth drum, with padfoot drum to follow.

The soil compactor comes with the option of JCB’s INTELLICOMPACTION system and has Connected Compaction through the JCB LiveLink telematics system. A LiveLink subscription is included with the machine for the first five years of ownership.

JCB said the machine will have a new ROPS/FOPS cab and operator station, with the same JCB UX 7” touchscreen used on the latest X-Series excavators. The cab includes LED front and rear working lights, four amber beacons integrated into the roof, flat glazing, and an air conditioning and heating unit integrated into the cab roof.

An optional safety pack incorporates a road lighting kit, white noise reversing alarm and an immobiliser.