JCB JS260XD
Series: JCB Hydraulic Excavator
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JCB JS excavators: the number is the tonne class, the letters are the undercarriage
The "JCB Hydraulic Excavator" bucket on SpecCodex covers 39 live-listed models from the British crawler-excavator family. The code follows a simple key: "JS" (JCB Series) plus a number in 100 kg steps names the operating-weight class — JS130 sits in the 13-tonne class, JS200 in the 20-tonne class.
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The letters that follow describe the undercarriage or specification, not size: "LC" (Long Carriage) means a wider, longer undercarriage for extra stability, "HD" is a reinforced Heavy Duty build, and "NLC" is a narrower Long Carriage variant. That is why the bucket lists, side by side, JS130LC, JS160LC, JS180LC, JS190LC and JS200LC — the same letter logic repeated across several size classes.
The recorded figures show the programme's spread: engine output 55 to 227 kW, operating weight 13,900 to 45,559 kg, displacement 2,998 to 9,838 cm³, mostly 4- to 6-cylinder engines.
For a used machine, beyond the usual wear points (undercarriage, track rollers, hydraulic cylinders checked for scoring on the rods), it is worth matching undercarriage width and actual weight against the nameplate, since LC/HD/NLC variants differ in stability and payload even under the same base number.
In short: the JS number is the tonne class in 100 kg steps, the letters are the undercarriage variant. Exact specification is confirmed by the nameplate, not the name alone.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle JCB Hydraulic Excavator, — BuyAnyPart: JCB Model Numbers Explained, — JCB JS115/130/145 Spezifikationsblatt
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | BB-6BGITcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 120.1 kWcorrect |
| Displacement | 6,494.2 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 487.7correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 26,226 kgcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 339.2 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 343 barcorrect |
Other data
| Cab height | 3,230.9correct |
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More machines with this engine (BB-6BGIT, 5)
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 4.6 kW/t (120 kW / 26.2 t)
Stronger than 57% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the JCB JS260XD have?
The JCB JS260XD delivers 120 kW.
How much does the JCB JS260XD weigh?
The unladen weight is 26,226 kg.
What engine does the JCB JS260XD have?
6,494 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Other models in this series
JS 145LC
JS 300 LC
JS 300 NLC
JS 370 LC
JS 370 NLC
JS130HD
JS130L
JS130LC
JS130LC Dozer
JS130LC TAB
JS131 LC
JS160LC
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Excavator in 3D section
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