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JCB JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W specifications

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JCB JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
JS20MH
Rated Power
125 hp
Operating Weight
45,680 lb
JS160W
Net Power
109 hp
Operating Weight
33,303 lb
JS175W
Net Power
138 hp
Operating Weight
39,948 lb
JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
JCBJS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W3JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationJS20MH
Tail Swing Radius7.65 ft
SpecificationJS20MHJS175W
Overall Width98.43 in8.17 in
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Ground Clearance1.15 ft1.15 ft1.15 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.95 ft10.08 ft10.45 ft
SpecificationJS160W
Overall Width - Outriggers Down8.17 ft
SpecificationJS160WJS175W
Upper Structure Clearance4.17 ft4.17 ft
Engine
SpecificationJS20MHJS175W
Air Filter TypeDry element with secondary safety element and in cab warning indicatorDry element with secondary safety element and in cab warning indicator
Battery2 x 12 volt Heavy Duty2 x 12 volt Heavy Duty
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Number Of Cylinders446
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA-99 Eu Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 interim compliantJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA EU Stage IV, EPA Tier 4 Final compliantJCB EcoMAX 448 TCA-99 Eu Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 interim compliant
Engine TypeWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel4-stroke, 4-cyclinder in-line, common rail, direct injection, turbo charged and intercooled dieselWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel
Rated Power125 hp125 hp172 hp
Displacement268.5 cu in268.5 cu in293 cu in
Alternator55 amps55 amps55 amps
SpecificationJS160WJS175W
Cooling SystemLarge capacity radiatorLarge capacity radiator
Net Power109 hp138 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm1,950 rpm
InjectionElectronic injectionElectronic injection
AspirationTurbochargedturbocharged diesel
SpecificationJS175W
Starting System24 volt – 4 kW
Operational
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Operating Weight45,680 lb33,303 lb39,948 lb
Fuel Capacity81.9 gal63.5 gal76.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.2 gal4.4 gal6.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.4 gal3.9 gal5.2 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal3.7 gal3.7 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.2 gal3.2 gal3.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity19.3 gal32.8 gal32.8 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,554 psi4,975 psi4,975 psi
Hydraulic Pump TypeOpen centred, negative control hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps providing flow-on-demand for maximum efficiencyload-sensed hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps roviding flow on demand for maximum efficiencyload-sensed hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps providing flow on demand for maximum efficiency
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity58.4 gpm73 gpm82.5 gpm
Oscillating Axle Angle8.5 degrees17 degrees17 degrees
SpecificationJS160WJS175W
Operational Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps40 amps
Tire Sizetwins: 10x20 16PR, single: 18R19.5 (Radials)twins: 10x20 16PR, single: 18Rx19.5 (radials)
Swing Mechanism
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Swing Speed6 rpm11.3 rpm11.3 rpm
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Transmission TypeHydrostatic drive via piston motor and powershift transmissionhydrostatic, powershifthydrostatic, powershift
Max Travel Speed15.6 mph15.6 mph18.7 mph
SpecificationJS160WJS175W
Number Of Forward Gears22
Number Of Reverse Gears22
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
SpecificationJS160WJS175W
Shipping Length Of Unit26.73 ft27.21 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit9.08 ft9.08 ft
Max Cutting Height30.17 ft29.87 ft
Max Loading Height21.02 ft21.78 ft
Max Reach Along Ground27.74 ft27.52 ft
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.74 ft12.56 ft
Max Digging Depth17.8 ft18.65 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1monoboom w/ dipper arm 2250mmmonoboom w/ dipper 2250mm
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W43
Ratios
FigureJS160WJS175W
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight3.33.5
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.58 gal0.56 gal
FigureJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure155.2 hp211.9 hp239.5 hp
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupfull-size excavator
JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumsfull-size excavatorJCB and the JS160W, JS175W. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
Used market for the JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderJCB full-size excavator14
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
JS160W82004 to 2012$23,001$32,452$27,8026,018
JS175W62007 to 2017$32,452$74,582$35,811None shown
JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionJCB together with the full-size excavator JS20MH, JS160W, JS175WNo matching recall in this search

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  • Reference site: JCB JS20MH — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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  • Reference site: JCB JS160W — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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  • Reference site: JCB JS175W — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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JCB JS20MH, JS160W, and JS175W: Configuration records

JS20MH
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.15 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.95 ft
Tail Swing Radius7.65 ft
Overall Width98.43 in
Engine
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA-99 Eu Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 interim compliant
Displacement268.5 cu in
Number Of Cylinders4
Air Filter TypeDry element with secondary safety element and in cab warning indicator
Engine TypeWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel
Battery2 x 12 volt Heavy Duty
Rated Power125 hp
Alternator55 amps
Operational
Operating Weight45,680 lb
Fuel Capacity81.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity19.3 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.4 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,554 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity58.4 gpm
Front Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.2 gal
Hydraulic Pump TypeOpen centred, negative control hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps providing flow-on-demand for maximum efficiency
Oscillating Axle Angle8.5 degrees
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed6 rpm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission TypeHydrostatic drive via piston motor and powershift transmission
Additional specifications
Max Travel Speed15.6 mph

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JS160W
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.15 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.08 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down8.17 ft
Upper Structure Clearance4.17 ft
Engine
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA EU Stage IV, EPA Tier 4 Final compliant
Net Power109 hp
Displacement268.5 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine Type4-stroke, 4-cyclinder in-line, common rail, direct injection, turbo charged and intercooled diesel
Rated Power125 hp
Alternator55 amps
Cooling SystemLarge capacity radiator
InjectionElectronic injection
Operational
Operating Weight33,303 lb
Fuel Capacity63.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity4.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity32.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity3.9 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,975 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity73 gpm
Front Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.2 gal
Hydraulic Pump Typeload-sensed hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps roviding flow on demand for maximum efficiency
Oscillating Axle Angle17 degrees
Operational Voltage24 V
Tire Sizetwins: 10x20 16PR, single: 18R19.5 (Radials)
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11.3 rpm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Typehydrostatic, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears2
Number Of Reverse Gears2
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth14.74 ft
Additional specifications
Max Travel Speed15.6 mph
Shipping Length Of Unit26.73 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit9.08 ft
Max Cutting Height30.17 ft
Max Loading Height21.02 ft
Max Reach Along Ground27.74 ft
Max Digging Depth17.8 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1monoboom w/ dipper arm 2250mm

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JS175W
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.15 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.45 ft
Upper Structure Clearance4.17 ft
Engine
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 448 TCA-99 Eu Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 interim compliant
Net Power138 hp
Displacement293 cu in
Aspirationturbocharged diesel
Power Measured @1,950 rpm
Number Of Cylinders6
Air Filter TypeDry element with secondary safety element and in cab warning indicator
Engine TypeWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel
Battery2 x 12 volt Heavy Duty
Rated Power172 hp
Alternator55 amps
Cooling SystemLarge capacity radiator
InjectionElectronic injection
Starting System24 volt – 4 kW
Operational
Operating Weight39,948 lb
Fuel Capacity76.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity32.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.2 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage40 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,975 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity82.5 gpm
Front Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.2 gal
Hydraulic Pump Typeload-sensed hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps providing flow on demand for maximum efficiency
Oscillating Axle Angle17 degrees
Operational Voltage24 V
Tire Sizetwins: 10x20 16PR, single: 18Rx19.5 (radials)
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11.3 rpm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Typehydrostatic, powershift
Number Of Forward Gears2
Number Of Reverse Gears2
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth12.56 ft
Additional specifications
Max Travel Speed18.7 mph
Shipping Length Of Unit27.21 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit9.08 ft
Max Cutting Height29.87 ft
Max Loading Height21.78 ft
Max Reach Along Ground27.52 ft
Max Digging Depth18.65 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1monoboom w/ dipper 2250mm

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Compare JCB JS20MH, JS160W, JS175W
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Ground Clearance1.15 ft1.15 ft1.15 ft
Height To Top Of Cab10.95 ft10.08 ft10.45 ft
Engine
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Number Of Cylinders446
Engine ModelJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA-99 Eu Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 interim compliantJCB EcoMAX 444 TCA EU Stage IV, EPA Tier 4 Final compliantJCB EcoMAX 448 TCA-99 Eu Stage IIIB, EPA Tier 4 interim compliant
Engine TypeWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel4-stroke, 4-cyclinder in-line, common rail, direct injection, turbo charged and intercooled dieselWater cooled, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder in-line, direct injection, turbocharged diesel
Rated Power125 hp125 hp172 hp
Displacement268.5 cu in268.5 cu in293 cu in
Alternator55 amps55 amps55 amps
Operational
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Operating Weight45,680 lb33,303 lb39,948 lb
Fuel Capacity81.9 gal63.5 gal76.7 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.2 gal4.4 gal6.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.4 gal3.9 gal5.2 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity3.7 gal3.7 gal3.7 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity3.2 gal3.2 gal3.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity19.3 gal32.8 gal32.8 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,554 psi4,975 psi4,975 psi
Hydraulic Pump TypeOpen centred, negative control hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps providing flow-on-demand for maximum efficiencyload-sensed hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps roviding flow on demand for maximum efficiencyload-sensed hydraulic system with twin variable flow piston pumps providing flow on demand for maximum efficiency
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity58.4 gpm73 gpm82.5 gpm
Oscillating Axle Angle8.5 degrees17 degrees17 degrees
Swing Mechanism
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Swing Speed6 rpm11.3 rpm11.3 rpm
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationJS20MHJS160WJS175W
Transmission TypeHydrostatic drive via piston motor and powershift transmissionhydrostatic, powershifthydrostatic, powershift
Max Travel Speed15.6 mph15.6 mph18.7 mph

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