- Shipping Length Of Unit: 27.33 ft / 8338 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.75 ft / 2992 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 29.08 ft / 8863 mm
- Max Loading Height: 21.42 ft / 6535 mm
Published dimensions and weight
JCB JS160LC
The JCB JS160LC is a hydraulic excavator of about 17.2 t; its 4JJIX engine is rated at 123 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight37996.7 lb17235 kg
03Selected published values92
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for JCB JS160LC include a published maximum digging depth of 17.93 ft / 5482 mm, published operating weight of 37996.7 lb / 17235 kg, published engine power of 123 hp / 92 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (27.33 ft / 8338 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.75 ft / 2992 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (29.08 ft / 8863 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit27.33 ft8338 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.75 ft2992 mm
Max Cutting Height29.08 ft8863 mm
Max Loading Height21.42 ft6535 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.33 ft8326 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft4912 mm
Max Digging Depth17.93 ft5482 mm
Minimum Swing Radius118.12 in3000 mm
Max Digging Reach27.92 ft8507 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Length 7 ft 5 in.(2.25m ), Boom 16 ft 11 in(5.15m )Arm Length 7 ft 5 in.(2.25m ), Boom 16 ft 11 in(5.15m )
Max Digging Reach On Ground27.32 ft8326 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit27.17 ft8298 mm
Max Cutting Height29.67 ft9050 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.75 ft2992 mm
Max Loading Height22.08 ft6726 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.58 ft8735 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth17.36 ft5370 mm
Max Digging Depth29.5 ft5940 mm
Minimum Swing Radius118.12 in3000 mm
Max Digging Reach29.23 ft8908 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Arm Lenght 8 ft 10 in(2.70m) , Boom 16 ft 11 in( 5.15m)Arm Lenght 8 ft 10 in(2.70m) , Boom 16 ft 11 in( 5.15m)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit27.5 ft8388 mm
Max Cutting Height30.25 ft9219 mm
Max Loading Height22.17 ft6891 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.75 ft2992 mm
Max Reach Along Ground29.67 ft9056 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18.5 ft5646 mm
Max Digging Depth20.58 ft6286 mm
Max Digging Reach30.26 ft9223 mm
Minimum Swing Radius118.12 in3000 mm
Max Digging Reach On Ground29.72 ft9056 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Arm Length 10 ft 0 in(3.05m ), Boom 16 ft 11 in(5.15m)Arm Length 10 ft 0 in(3.05m ), Boom 16 ft 11 in(5.15m)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.58 ft470 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.67 ft2965 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.17 ft2490 mm
Length Of Track On Ground10.17 ft3090 mm
Tail Swing Radius7.67 ft2338 mm
Transport Height123.63 in3140 mm
Transport Length328.27 in8338 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.42 ft1050 mm
Undercarriage Overall Length12.93 ft3940 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge7.22 ft2200 mm
Shoe Size20 in500 mm
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side77
Track AdjustmentGrease cylinder typeGrease cylinder type
Max Travel Speed3.1 mph5 km/h
Drawbar Pull323721 lb144 kN
Ground Pressure7 psi48.27 kPa
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Number Of Shoes Per Side4343
Engine
Battery2 x 12 V2 x 12 V
Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make23532353
Engine Model4JJIX4JJIX
Engine Type4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, common rail, direct injection, turbocharged and intercooled diese4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, common rail, direct injection, turbocharged and intercooled diese
Net Power123 hp92 kw
Power Measured @2000 rpm2000 rpm
AspirationTurbocharged and intercooledTurbocharged and intercooled
Displacement183 cu in3 L
Alternator55 amps55 amps
Capacities
Def Tank14.3 gal54 L
Engine Oil0.6 gal2.1 L
Engine Coolant5.3 gal19.7 L
Operational
Operating Weight37996.7 lb17235 kg
Fuel Capacity66.8 gal253 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.3 gal16.4 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity37.5 gal142 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 gal13.2 L
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity1.6 gal6 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4554 psi31398.7 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity36.5 gal/min138 L/min
Travel Speed3.5 mph5.5 km/h
Swing Mechanism
Swing GearLarge diameter, internally toothed fully sealed grease bath lubricatedLarge diameter, internally toothed fully sealed grease bath lubricated
Swing MotorAxial piston typeAxial piston type
Swing BrakeHydraulic braking plus automatic spring applied disc type parking brakeHydraulic braking plus automatic spring applied disc type parking brake
Swing Speed10.4 rpm10.4 rpm
Swing Torque2581.5 lb ft3500 Nm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1.2 yd31 m3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.5 yd30.4 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.3 yd31 m3
Hydraulic System
Power Boost23.5 psi162 kPa
Maximum Flow -Servo Pump, Low Noise Gear Pump5.5 gal/min20.5 L/min
Main Pump - Maximum Flow86.7 gal/min328 L/min
Travel Circuit23.5 psi162 kPa
Swing Circuit19.3 psi132.7 kPa
Pilot Circuit2.8 psi19.1 kPa
Control ValveA combined ten spool control valve with auxiliary service spool as standardA combined ten spool control valve with auxiliary service spool as standard
Brakes
Parking BrakeDisc type, spring applied, automatic hydraulic releaseDisc type, spring applied, automatic hydraulic release
Service BrakeHydraulic counter balance valveHydraulic counter balance valve
Gradeability70 %70 %
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