JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170

MAX PAYLOAD: 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) MAX LIFT HEIGHT: 23 ft (7.0 m) MAX HORSEPOWER: 85 hp (63 kW)
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Machine Model 531-70
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STATIC DIMENSIONS 531-70
ft-in (m)
A Overall Height 8-2 (2.49)
B Overall Width (over tires)* 7-4 (2.23)
C Inside Width of Cab 3-1 (0.94)
D Front Track 5-11 (1.81)
E Wheelbase 9-0 (2.75)
F Overall Length to Front Tires 14-4 (4.38)
*Dependant upon tire specified.
JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
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531-70
Machine Model 531-70
ft-in (m)
G Overall Length to Front Carriage 16-4 (4.99)
H Ground Clearance 1-4 (0.40)
Outside Turn Radius (over tires) 12-2 (3.70)
Weight lb (kg) 15,560 (7060)
Tires 15.5/80-24

MAX PAYLOAD: 8,000 lb (3,629 kg) MAX LIFT HEIGHT: 45 ft 2 in (13.8 m) MAX HORSEPOWER: 100 hp (74.2 kW)
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Machine Model 535-140 HiViz
STATIC DIMENSIONS 535-140 HIVIZ
ft-in (m)
A Overall Height 8-6 (2.59)
B Overall Width (over tires)* 7-9 (2.35)
C Inside Width of Cab 3-1 (0.94)
D Front Track 6-3 (1.90)
E Wheelbase 9-0 (2.75)
F Overall Length to Front Tires 15-7 (4.74)
G Overall Length to Front Carriage 20-5 (6.23)
H Ground Clearance 1-4 (0.40)
J Front Wheel Center to Carriage 6-11 (2.11)
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JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
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Machine Model 535-140 HiViz
ft-in (m)
K Rear Wheel Center to Rear Face 4-6 (1.37)
Overall Width with Stabilizers Fully Deployed 8-5 (2.57)
Outside Turn Radius (over tires) 12-4 (3.75)
Bucket Roll Back Angle @ Ground Level degrees 37
Bucket Dump Angle @ Boom Fully Raised degrees 12.5
Weight lb (kg) 23,986 (10,880)
Tires 15.5/80-24
*Dependent upon tire specified.
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535-140

MAX PAYLOAD: 10,000 lb (4,535 kg) MAX LIFT HEIGHT: 44 ft 3 in (13.5 m) MAX HORSEPOWER: 100 hp (74.2 kW)
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Machine Model 550-140
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STATIC DIMENSIONS 550-140
ft-in (m)
A Overall Height 8-6 (2.59)
B Overall Width (over tires)* 7-9 (2.35)
C Inside Width of Cab 3-1 (0.94)
D Front Track 6-3 (1.90)
E Wheelbase 9-6 (2.90)
F Overall Length to Front Tires 17-0 (5.18)
*Dependant upon tire specified.
JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
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550-140
Machine Model 550-140
ft-in (m)
G Overall Length to Front Carriage 20-6 (6.25)
H Ground Clearance 1-4 (0.40)
Outside Turn Radius (over tires) 13-5 (4.10)
Weight lb (kg) 24,449 (11,090)
Tires 15.5-25

MAX PAYLOAD: 10,000 lb (4,535 kg) MAX LIFT HEIGHT: 54 ft 9 in (16.7 m) MAX HORSEPOWER: 100 hp (74.2 kW)
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Machine Model 550-170
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STATIC DIMENSIONS 550-170
ft-in (m)
A Overall Height 8-10 (2.69)
B Overall Width (over tires)* 8-0 (2.44)
C Inside Width of Cab 3-1 (0.94)
D Front Track 6-3 (1.90)
E Wheelbase 9-0 (2.75)
F Overall Length to Front Tires 16-8 (5.08)
*Dependant upon tire specified.
JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
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550-170
Machine Model 550-170
ft-in (m)
G Overall Length to Front Carriage 20-10 (6.36)
H Ground Clearance 1-4 (0.40)
Outside Turn Radius (over tires) 13-5 (4.1)
Weight lb (kg) 27,494 (12,470)
Tires 17.5-25 16PR

ft
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 6000 (2722)
Lift Capacity to Full Height lb (kg) 6000 (2722)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 3000 (1250)
Lift Height ft-in (m) 23-0 (7.0)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 2-0 (0.61)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 12-2 (3.84)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
Chassis Levelling (Sway)
With stabilizers retracted (Sway angle ±9°)
LIFT PERFORMANCE – 531-70 SWAY FRAME
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JCB LOADALL | 531-70

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8,000 lb
7,000 lb
6,000 lb
5,000 lb
4,000 lb
3,000 lb
2,000 lb
With Stabilizers Extended
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10°
10
0°
32
20°
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 8000 (3629)
Lift Capacity to Full Height lb (kg) 7000 (3175)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 2000 (907)
Lift Height ft-in (m) 45-2 (13.78)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 3-0 (0.93)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 31-6 (9.60)
Reach with 1 Ton Load ft-in (m) 31-6 (9.60)
Placing Height ft-in (m) 43-8 (13.30)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
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30°
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40°
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50°
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LIFT PERFORMANCE – STABILIZERS EXTENDED
60°
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70°
24"
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5,000 lb
4,000 lb
3,000 lb
2,000 lb
1,000 lb
500 lb
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-4°
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10°
0°
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32
20°
With Stabilizers Retracted
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9
30°
28
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26
40°
Chassis Leveling (Sway)
With stabilizers retracted (Sway angle ±9°)
24
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6
20
50°
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16
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60°
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JCB LOADALL | 535-140 HIVIZ
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69°
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24"
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6,000 lb
7,000 lb
8,000 lb
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 8000 (3629)
Lift Capacity to Full Height lb (kg) 3000 (1361)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 500 (227)
Lift Height ft-in (m) 44-2 (13.47)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 6-4 (1.94)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 31-10 (9.70)
Reach with 1 Ton Load ft-in (m) 21-8 (6.61)
Placing Height ft-in (m) 42-9 (13.02)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
LIFT PERFORMANCE – STABILIZERS RETRACTED
535-140

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20 o
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With Stabilizers Down
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30 o
2,500 lb
Ballasted Tires
40 o
4,000 lb
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50 o
6,000 lb
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60 o
8,000 lb
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10,000 lb
LIFT PERFORMANCE – 550-140 STABILIZERS DOWN
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 10,000 (4535)
Lift Capacity to Full Height lb (kg) 10,000 (4535)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 2500 (1133)
Lift Height ft-in (m) 44-3 (13.50)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 5-6 (1.71)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 30-8 (9.39)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
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20 o
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-4 o
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30 o
1,250 lb
40 o
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2,000 lb
50 o
18
5000 lb
4,000 lb
60 o
6,000 lb
Chassis Levelling (Sway)
With stabilisers retracted (Sway angle ±9°)
Ballasted Tires
12
69 o
8,000 lb
JCB LOADALL | 550-140
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 10,000 (4535)
Lift Capacity to Full Height lb (kg) 6000 (2721)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 1250 (567)
Lift Height ft-in (m) 44-3 (13.50)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 5-6 (1.71)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 30-8 (9.39)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
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10,000 lb
LIFT PERFORMANCE – 550-140 STABILIZERS UP
24”
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20 o
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40 o
1,000 lb
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2,000 lb
50 o
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3,000 lb
4,000 lb
60 o
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5,000 lb
6
6,000 lb
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70 o
8,000 lb
12
73 o
10,000 lb
LIFT PERFORMANCE – 550-170 STABILIZERS DOWN
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 10,000 (4535)
Lift Capacity to Full Height lb (kg) 5000 (2269)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 1000 (453)
Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 54-9 (16.70)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 6-8 (2.03)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 41-5 (12.60)
Placing Height ft-in (m) 53-2 (16.20)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
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With Stabilizers Retracted
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20 o
10 o
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-4 o
30 o
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40 o
0 lb
500 lb
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JCB LOADALL | 550-170
Maximum Lift Capacity lb (kg) 10,000 (4535)
Lift Capacity to Maximum Lift Height lb (kg) 3000 (1361)
Lift Capacity at Full Reach lb (kg) 0 (0)
Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 42-10 (13.06)
Reach at Maximum Lift Height ft-in (m) 7-0 (2.13)
Maximum Forward Reach ft-in (m) 30-0 (9.14)
Placing Height ft-in (m) 35-9 (10.90)
Complies with stability test ASME B56.6
50 o
1,000 lb
57 o
2,000 lb
Chassis Levelling (Sway)
With stabilizers retracted (Sway angle ±9°)
3,000 lb
4,000 lb
12
6,000 lb
3
8,000 lb
6
24"
6
5
10,000 lb
LIFT PERFORMANCE – 550-170 STABILIZERS UP
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Latest technology and advanced design provides low fuel consumption, reduced noise, high torque and power output,
total reliability and minimal maintenance.
Two-stage, dry type air filter with primary and safety elements. EPA Tier III emissions compliant.
Machine Model 531-70 535-140 HiViz / 550-140 / 550-170
Displacement in 3 (l) 269 (4.4) 269 (4.4)
No of Cylinders 4 4
Aspiration Turbo Turbo
Power Rating
Power @ 2200 rpm hp (kW) 85 (63.0) 100 (74.2)
Torque Rating
ENGINE - JCB DIESELMAX
Torque @ 1200 rpm lbf ft (nm) 267 (362)
Torque @ 1300 rpm lbf ft (nm) 324 (440)
TRANSMISSION
JCB powershift transmission incorporating torque converter, bevel box and a 4 speed powershift gearbox in one
resiliently mounted unit.
A combined steering column mounted switch incorporating directional control and 4 forward and 4 reverse
powershift gears.
Travel speed 16 mph (25 km/h), optional 20.5 mph (33 km/h). For 531-70, 17 mph (28 km/h), 20 mph (32 km/h)
with 2/4 WD
Front and Rear Drive Axles: JCB epicyclic hub reduction drive/steer axles with Max-Trac torque proportioning
differentials. Permanent 4 wheel drive.
JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
BRAKES
Service Brakes: Servo-assisted-hydraulically activated, self-adjusting, oil-immersed multi-disc type on front and rear axle.
Parking Brake: Hand operated disc brake on output of gearbox.
BOOM AND CARRIAGE
Boom is manufactured from high tensile steel.
Low maintenance, hard wearing pads.
JCB Q-fit self-levelling carriage with lever operated pin locking accepts pallet forks and a wide range of attachments.
One boom end auxiliary hydraulic service fitted as standard.
Fitted to carriage tilt, telescopic and boom lift cylinders.
SAFETY CHECK VALVES

SERVICE CAPACITIES
Machine Model 531-70 535-140 550-140 550-170
Fuel Tank gal (l) 39 (148) 33 (125) 33 (125) 33 (125)
Hydraulic Tank gal (l) 29 (113) 34 (127) 35 (131) 40 (150)
Coolant gal (l) 6 (23) 6 (23) 6 (23) 6 (23)
STEERING
Hydrostatic power steering. (531-70 comes w/ power track rods on both axles)
Three steer mode options: front wheel steer; all wheel steer; crab steer: operated from in the cab by a selection lever.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Options: Front and rear working lights, industrial tires, electrical 2/4WD select, radio kit, air conditioning, air suspension
seat, delux cab trim, windshield and roof guard.
Attachments: Contact your local dealer for details of the comprehensive range.
HYDRAULICS
12 v negative earth. 850 CCA battery. 95 amp alternator. Hazard warning. Reverse alarm. Optional full road lighting.
Reversing light. Direction indicators.
Two Stage Gear Pump with Suction Strainer and Filter. 531-170 535-140 550-140 550-170
Operating System Pressure psi (bar) 3500 (241) 3770 (260) 3500 (241) 3770 (260)
Pump Flow gal/min (l/min) 21.6 (82) 29 (110) 29 (110) 43 (162)
Hydraulic Cycle Times Seconds Seconds Seconds Seconds
Boom Raise 7.2 13.5 14.2
Boom Lower 5.4 11 11.9
Extend 6.8 15.6 22.3
Retract 5.0 14.4 18.6
JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
ELECTRICS
Quiet safe and comfortable cab conforms to ROPS ISO 3471 and FOPS ISO 3449. Tinted glass all round. Laminated roof
screen. Roof bars, front, rear and roof screen wiper/washer and heater/screen defroster. Opening rear window.
Audio-visual warning system for coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, air cleaner, battery charge, transmission oil,
water in fuel temperature and pressure. Hourmeter and road speed indicator. Engine temperature, fuel gauge and
inclinometer.
Adjustable steer column with stalk bar powershift change and forward reverse shuttle. Throttle and brake pedal.
Adjustable suspension seat with adjacent mechanically activated park brake. Includes leveling inclinometer. Safety canopy as
above but with side glass and roof glass only (screen wiper and heater/screen defroster not applicable).
Bucket Dump 3.5 1.7 2.4 4.7
Bucket Crowd 2.9 2.0 3.2 5.1
Boom Raise and Extend 41.8
Boom Lower and Retract 33
CAB

A GLOBAL COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
JCB’s total commitment to its products and customers has helped it grow from a one-man
business into one of the world’s largest manufacturers of backhoe loaders, crawler
excavators, wheeled excavators, telescopic handlers, wheeled loaders, dump trucks,
rough terrain fork lifts, industrial fork lifts, mini/midi excavators, skid steer loaders and tractors.
By making constant and massive investments in the latest production technology, the
JCB factories have become some of the most advanced in the world.
By leading the field in innovative research and design, extensive testing and stringent quality control,
JCB machines have become renowned all over the world for performance, value and reliability.
And with an extensive dealer sales and service network in over 150 countries,
we aim to deliver the best customer support in the industry.
Through setting the standards by which others are judged, JCB has
become one of the world’s most impressive success stories.
JCB LOADALL | 531-70 / 535-140 HIVIZ / 550-140 / 550-170
JCB Headquarters Savannah, 2000 Bamford Blvd, Savannah, GA 31322 Tel: (912) 447-2000 Fax: (912) 447-2299 www.jcb.com
JCB reserves the right to change design, materials and/or specifications without notice. Specifications are applicable to units sold in the United States and Canada. The JCB logo is a registered trademark of J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.
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