- Revolutionary, off-set, single-spine chassis has its core strength under the boom and wraps around the cab
- Chassis design allows the cab to be positioned lower down achieving a machine height of just 1.8m
- More room for the cab within the chassis means there is no compromise on cab size
- Lower positioning also means the cab is entered from ground level, improving safety
- The 515-40 is no wider than the 520-40 and 524-50 compact Loadalls, but it is 17cm lower, 15cm shorter to the implement carriage and 12cm shorter to the front of the tyres
- 1.8m machine height allows the machine to access low doorways to work inside low-ceiling buildings and sheds
- Machine dimensions and weight of below 3.5 tonnes allow it to be craned into place and mean there is no need for coning off areas while the 515-40 gets to work
- Individual hydraulic wheel motors with permanent four-wheel steer give manoeuvrability close to skid-steer standards, with the advantage of traditional controls and cab comfort
- Four-wheel drive allows the machine to cope in varying ground conditions
- 515-40 engine gives excellent power-to-weight ratio and allows air conditioning to be operated with no loss in performance
- Full-performance telescopic loading and handling arm can lift 1.5 tonnes to 4m height, and 1 tonne across 2m for loading the opposite side of a truck
- Shovel performance is also superb, comparable to a skid steer or wheeled loading shovel
- Self-levelling forks keep the load parallel to the ground
- A hydrostatic transmission gives easy operation, infinite speed variations and fuel efficiency
- Brake doubles as an inching pedal to control hydraulic flow to the attachment
- A choice of hitches – universal skid steer or JCB compact Loadall specific – opens up machine versatility even further
- Revolutionary chassis design means there is no compromise on cab size to achieve the 1.8m height
- The interior is spacious with superb visibility thanks to full glazing and a glass roof panel – extra screen guards are available
- Stable-type door allows you to shut out unpleasant conditions, or open up the top half for a little fresh air whilst still protecting the operator from mud and debris
- Side, ground-level entry enhances safety
- Load moment indicator, inclinometer and reverse alarm as standard
