Looking at a JCB 210s, 4wheel drive and steer....

skyhook · Oct 22, 2014

I've just noticed there's no JCB forum here, isn't that strange....

Anyway's, I'm thinking on a purchase on this 1995 ish, JCB 4x4, 4 wheel steering 210s,
better known as a 2cx, I believe, tranny has been rebuilt and looks pretty good.
Anyone have any info, good or bad's on this machine,,

skyhook · Oct 23, 2014

Well, it looks like no one here owns or has a JCB....

Is this type of machine "taboo" here or what,
I don't get it. Should I walk away from this??
Maybe I should stick to my Japanese Kubota, how about if I painted this JCB orange,
would that work...lol

RDrancher · Oct 23, 2014

JCB is very popular in Europe, not so much here. I've never heard much bad word about them. If I recall correctly, the 2CX has a removable backhoe. I've thought about one before setup with TNT hydraulics and a heavy Gannon. There's most likely a few folks over at HEF with some info on them.

LiveRoll · Oct 23, 2014

I have on My bucket list to one day own a JCB Fastrac ( just have to win the big lottery....) those are the Farm Tractor version. JCB is a British company initially although they do have plants / offices in the US there are dealerships across Canada . The AG tractors are very European, with air brakes, 70-80 KPH road speeds etc, as in Europe farm tractors replace trucks in a lot of cases. I'd google JCB and go from there. some pretty interesting stuff!!

Cheers

Roger

skyhook · Oct 24, 2014

Thanks for the info guy's, RDrancher, I did check out HEF, I'm a member there also,
got some good info from a few members.
Just find it strange that such a popular site as this one, doesn't support a Forum for them.
Thanks again.

skyhook · Oct 24, 2014

Fred, for gods sake, say something...lol

roadhunter · Oct 24, 2014

JCB makes quality machines. I've seen plenty of their telehandlers on jobsites and owned a 550 telehandler that was a really nice and dependable piece of equipment. There was a dealer in Tulsa to get part and service (I lived about an hour away at that time). In Europe they dominate the skid steer market from my understanding. Some of their skid steers have a really interesting bucket setup where its' all supported on one side. Jump on ebay and do a search for telehandlers and you will find they are quite popular.

Seems like this site is more focused on tractors and not as much on construction equipment like telehadlers, excavators, etc...