MACHINERY GENERAL

JCB rolls out new 8000 series

The JCB Fastrac lineage has been extended to include the latest in the range, the 8280 and 8310. Diverging from the Cummins engine in previous models, the 8280 and 8310 feature Sisu engines, punching out higher-rated power levels at 191kW (256hp) and 209kW (279hp) respectively. Kondinin<br /> Group engineer Ben White gets a hands-on preview.

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JCB rolls out new 8000 series

It's been almost six years since we saw a new 8000 series JCB Fastrac in Australia, but there are plenty of changes in these two latest releases. Both the 8280 and 8310 feature the 8.4 litre, six-cylinder,...

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