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Ship a JCB JS160NLC excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The JCB JS160NLC measures 27 ft 2 in long, 8 ft 2 in wide and 9 ft 8 in high at 35,765 lbs (8.28 m × 2.49 m × 2.95 m, 16,223 kg). It rides legal on a lowboy or RGN with no permits expected. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 27 ft 2 in · 8.28 mW 8 ft 2 in · 2.49 mH 9 ft 8 in · 2.95 mWt 35,765 lbs · 16,223 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-10-31). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

✓ Good news for your budget: ships legal on a lowboy or RGN. No permits, no escorts, no oversize surcharges expected.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a JCB JS160NLC need?

Step deck or a lowboy or RGN. At 9 ft 8 in tall the machine sits at 11 ft 2 in on an RGN deck and 14 ft 8 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a JCB JS160NLC need oversize permits?

No. At 8 ft 2 in travel width and 35,765 lbs it rides legal on the right deck; no permits, escorts or oversize surcharges are expected.

Can a JCB JS160NLC be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a JCB JS160NLC for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a JCB JS160NLC?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Step deck · Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: none expected
4. Season: no seasonal weight sensitivity at this weight

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Battery: 2 x 12 V
Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Make: 2353
Engine Model: JCB EcoMAX 444 TCA EU Stage IV, EPA Tier 4 Final compliant
Net Power: 124.8 hp
Power Measured @: 2000 rpm
Aspiration: Turbocharged and intercooled
Displacement: 183 cu in

Capacities

Def Tank: 14.3 gal
Engine Oil: 0.6 gal
Engine Coolant: 5.3 gal

Operational

Operating Weight: 37996.7 lb
Fuel Capacity: 66.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity: 4.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 37.5 gal
Operating Voltage: 24 V
Engine Oil Capacity: 3.5 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity: 1.6 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage: 50 amps

Swing Mechanism

Swing Gear: Large diameter, internally toothed fully sealed grease bath lubricated
Swing Motor: Axial piston type
Swing Brake: Hydraulic braking plus automatic spring applied disc type parking brake
Swing Speed: 10 rpm
Swing Torque: 2581.5 lb ft

Buckets

Reference Bucket Capacity: 1.2 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity: 0.5 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity: 1.3 yd3

Hydraulic System

Power Boost: 23.5 psi
Main Pump - Maximum Flow: 86.7 gal/min
Maximum Flow -Servo Pump, Low Noise Gear Pump: 5.5 gal/min
Travel Circuit: 23.5 psi
Swing Circuit: 19.3 psi
Pilot Circuit: 2.8 psi
Control Valve: A combined ten spool control valve with auxiliary service spool as standard

Brakes

Parking Brake: Disc type, spring applied, automatic hydraulic release
Service Brake: Hydraulic counter balance valve
Gradeability: 70 %

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.