JCB has added a Rockwheel hydraulic cutter to its attachments range, providing earthmoving and demolition contractors with a versatile earthmoving tool.
JCB says the Rockwheel is an alternative tool for excavator applications such as trenching, scabbling, quarrying, tunnelling, scaling and demolition. It can be used in conjunction with buckets and hydraulic breakers to give greater on-site functionality.
According to JCB the Rockwheel attachment is in full production, following positive feedback when previewed at SED. The unit is available in three different size variants the RW40, RW50 and RW100.
Rockwheel is compatible with JCB’s midi and tracked excavator models from 6 to 26t, in addition to JCB’s 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders.
JCB says the Rockwheel provides superior performance when compared to traditional methods. Its design enables accurate profiling in deep trenches, gives greater control when excavating around existing services and can minimise noise in urban environments.
Underwater operation is possible to a depth of 30m for aggregate extraction applications.