“We’ve committed to using Sisu engines long term, because of the company’s expertise in R&D and
its experience in agricultural as opposed to plant machinery,” says Ed Roach, JCB sales and marketing manager.
JCB’s Fastrac 8000 tractor range is now topped off by two new high-power models with new engines, updated V-tronic CVT transmission and full GPS compatibility.
The 282hp 8280 (1195 Nm torque) directly replaces the former flagship, the 8250. And the 310hp 8310
now heads the range as the new flagship machine and boasts 1310 Nm torque.
Both models are powered by AGCO Sisu Power 8.4L engines with SCR emissions technology.
Both come with stage 3B engines and a GPS-ready option to further increase productivity. According to JCB, the tractors will be “able to operate at their full potential while delivering significant fuel savings”.
Roach adds that they evaluated several engines in the new range but felt the Sisu motor provided the best efficiency using 10% less fuel – which includes the cost of the AdBlue – than their current set-up.
The engines could also offer more horsepower options in the future and in cab noise has dropped by 5dB(A) to just under 69dB(A).
