Our large platform JCB 260 (rated operating capacity of 2,600lb (1,179kg) vertical lift skid steer loader has been designed with JCB's unique PowerBoom design that includes exclusive side door entry. Designed for comfort, safety, economy, productivity and durability, the 260’s 74hp (55kW) JCB EcoMax engine is durable and highly efficient. The 260 has on average 60% better visibility and a 33% larger cab than competitive skid steer loaders, with host of other benefits, like ergonomic controls, an extremely tough PowerBoom and lower total cost of ownership. Our large platform skid steer loaders are 21% more productive in performance tests against competitive models
There’s not a more productive skid steer loader than the JCB 260. The figures speak for themselves. It has a 16% lower cost of ownership than the top competitive model, a better SAE service rating, an annual fuel savings of over 3975 liters* and a heavy-duty crowd ram that’s nearly 3 times the size of its closest competitive model. There’s a standard mechanical quickhitch and auxiliary couplers on the PowerBoom too. In short, it’s as productive as a skid steer loader gets.
Keeping your operators fresh, focused and productive is paramount, which is why we’ve designed our 260 model skid steer loader with a 33% larger cab than its nearest competitive model. Our standard seat has mechanical suspension, a 12V charger, easily readable control panels and an electronic hand throttle. Servo-assisted controls make handling smooth and intuitive; all-in-all, we like to think the JCB 260 skid steer loader is a favorite for comfort among operators.
We’ve designed our range of skid steer loaders to be easily serviced, ensuring minimum downtime. Our engines are mounted longitudinally for easy access to the drive belt and associated components. There are also 30% fewer grease points than the average vertical lift twin arm skid steer. We’ve installed front and rear chassis clean out plates, with a fluid drain point in the rear one, as well as durable O-ring face seals on all hydraulic fittings. There’s excellent service access through the rear service door and a gas strut-assisted tilting radiator. Our large platform skid steer loaders are on average 24% more serviceable than competitive models, based on SAE Service Audit Scores. And there’s more too.
