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JCB JS220LC specifications

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JCB JS220LC: full-size excavator.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
JS220LC
Net Power
172 hp
Operating Weight
48,290 lb
JS220LC specification matrix — Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
SpecificationJS220LC
Shipping Length Of Unit31.42 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit10 ft
Max Cutting Height29.33 ft
Max Loading Height20.67 ft
Max Reach Along Ground28.58 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft
Max Digging Depth18.18 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Length 6 ft 2 in. (1.91m ) Boom 18 ft 8 in.(5.70m )
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationJS220LC
Ground Clearance1.58 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.67 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks9.83 ft
Length Of Track On Ground12 ft
Tail Swing Radius9.25 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.5 ft
Undercarriage
SpecificationJS220LC
Track Gauge7.83 ft
Shoe Size24 in
Max Travel Speed3.4 mph
Ground Pressure4.99 psi
Number Of Shoes Per Side49
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side8
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side2
Drawbar Pull43,144 lb
Engine
SpecificationJS220LC
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine Model4HKIX
Net Power172 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Displacement317 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged
Operational
SpecificationJS220LC
Operating Weight48,290 lb
Fuel Capacity91 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity53 gal
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity1.3 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage40 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,975 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity56.6 gpm
Swing Mechanism
SpecificationJS220LC
Swing Speed12.9 rpm
Buckets
SpecificationJS220LC
Reference Bucket Capacity1.5 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.6 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.6 yd3
Ratios
FigureJS220LC
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight3.6
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.53 gal
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure164.3 hp
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupfull-size excavator
Where the JS220LC ranks in JCB's list — Scope of the captured comparison
BrandEquipment groupCompared entrySort order
JCBfull-size excavatorJS220LCDescending quantity; 1 is largest
FigureJS220LCRankLowest in lineHighest in line
Engine power172.0 hp4 of 1126.6 hp305.0 hp
Listed weight48,290 lb4 of 1314,793 lb100,442 lb
Fuel capacity91.0 gal3 of 1312.7 gal172.0 gal
Horsepower per 1,000 lb3.6 hp2 of 111.8 hp4.0 hp
Ground pressure5.0 psi7 of 84.7 psi10.5 psi
Maximum digging depth18.2 ft4 of 109.9 ft29.5 ft

The JS220LC beside its neighbours

Base versionHYDRADIG 110WJS220LC
Engine powerJS220LC: 172 hp
Weight22,505 lb48,290 lb
Fuel capacity41.5 gal91 gal
WheelbaseHYDRADIG 110W: 8.7 ft
Ground pressureJS220LC: 4.99 psi
Maximum digging depth12.5 ft18.18 ft
JS220LC: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum indexEquipment class queriedNames in the searchMatching titles
Heavy Equipment Forumsfull-size excavatorJCB and the JS220LC. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead2
JS220LC: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
DateListing indexEquipment classNames queriedResult
2026-09-24MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)full-size excavatorJS220LCNo matching offers in this snapshot
Dated CPSC search
DateDatabaseNames queriedResult
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionJCB; JS220LCNo matching recall in the stated search

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  • Reference site: JCB JS220LC — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
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JCB JS220LC: Configuration records

JS220LC
SpecificationSource figure
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Max Cutting Height29.33 ft
Max Loading Height20.67 ft
Max Reach Along Ground28.58 ft
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.08 ft
Max Digging Depth18.18 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Arm Length 6 ft 2 in. (1.91m ) Boom 18 ft 8 in.(5.70m )
Shipping Length Of Unit31.42 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit10 ft
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.58 ft
Height To Top Of Cab9.67 ft
Width To Outside Of Tracks9.83 ft
Length Of Track On Ground12 ft
Tail Swing Radius9.25 ft
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.5 ft
Undercarriage
Shoe Size24 in
Max Travel Speed3.4 mph
Number Of Shoes Per Side49
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side8
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side2
Ground Pressure4.99 psi
Drawbar Pull43,144 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders4
Engine Model4HKIX
Net Power172 hp
Power Measured @2,000 rpm
Displacement317 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged
Operational
Operating Weight48,290 lb
Fuel Capacity91 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity53 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 gal
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity1.3 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage40 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,975 psi
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity56.6 gpm
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed12.9 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1.5 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity0.6 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity1.6 yd3
Additional specifications
Track Gauge7.83 ft

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