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JCB Skid Steer Attachments: From Buckets to Forestry Heads | A Complete Guide
JCB Skid Steer Attachments: From Buckets to Forestry Heads | A Complete Guide
The Universal Soldier of the Job Site
The Skid Steer Loader is undoubtedly the most versatile attachment carrier in the world. Its true strength lies not in its size, but in its ability to adapt in an instant. Thanks to the universal mounting plate and powerful hydraulics, the same machine can load dirt, sweep a site, drill holes, mow verges, and mill asphalt all in a single day. JCB, as one of the leaders in this segment (known for its innovative single-sided "Powerboom" design), offers a huge range of attachments designed to maximize productivity all year round. In this complete guide, we will analyze the key categories of JCB skid steer attachments.
Part 1: The Foundation – General Purpose (GP) and 6-in-1 Shovels
This is the absolute basic setup – the attachment every skid steer starts with. The choice between a simple GP shovel and a multi-purpose 6-in-1 defines the machine's basic capabilities.
a) General Purpose (GP) Shovels
Design: This is the classic, one-piece bucket optimized for one task: scooping and dumping. The JCB design features a shorter floor, which has two key advantages: it provides excellent visibility of the cutting edge from the cab and maximizes breakout force, making it easier to break material out of a pile.
Application: Ideal for heavy loading, transporting aggregates, sand, and soil. Its lower weight compared to a 6-in-1 allows for a slightly higher rated operating capacity.
Key Features: Available in multiple widths (e.g., from 1370 mm to 1980 mm) to perfectly match the capacity to the machine size and material density.
| Model | Part Number | Width (mm) | Capacity (m³) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | 333/18800 | 1370 | 0.35 | 136 |
| B66 | 332/X3779 | 1680 | 0.39 | 200 |
| B78 | 332/X3780 | 1980 | 0.47 | 245 |
b) 6-in-1 Multi-Purpose Shovels
This is the same brilliant concept that revolutionized backhoe loaders, adapted for the skid steer platform. It requires connection to the attachment's hydraulic circuit.
Application: It turns the loader into a true "Swiss Army knife," allowing it to:
- Load (like a GP shovel)
- Doze (with the clam open)
- Grade
- Grab (stumps, debris, curbs)
- Backfill (with controlled dumping)
- Dig (by "biting" into the ground)
Disadvantages: Similar to the backhoe, the main trade-off is higher weight (e.g., the MPB66 model weighs 259 kg vs. 200 kg for the GP) and a more complex design (cylinders, pins, hoses), which translates to a higher price and more maintenance (pins like CORESPEX and seals like VICORTEX will wear).
Technical Specification (Select 6-in-1 Shovels)
| Model | Part Number | Width (mm) | Capacity (m³) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPB60 | 333/19488 | 1520 | 0.34 | 202 |
| MPB66 | 332/X4315 | 1680 | 0.44 | 259 |
| MPB72 | 332/J3338 | 1830 | 0.57 | 351 |
Part 2: Municipal Attachments – All-Season Work
The skid steer is an ideal carrier for municipal and site maintenance attachments. Its maneuverability allows it to work where larger backhoes can't fit, and its powerful hydraulics easily drive advanced tools. This is the category of attachments that allows an owner to earn revenue 365 days a year, from spring cleanup to winter snow removal.
a) Angle Brooms
How they work: A simple but highly effective attachment that doesn't collect debris, but sweeps it to the side. Equipped with a large, durable brush (JCB standard is a 50/50 poly/wire mix) and hydraulic angle adjustment (±30°), it's ideal for quickly clearing roads, parking lots, and sites of sand, leaves, or light snow.
Key Features: JCB has included details for easy maintenance. For example, the hydraulic motor can be detached from the brush without disconnecting the hoses, which simplifies service and brush replacement. Fold-away support legs protect the bristles from deforming during storage.
b) Sweeper Collectors
How they work: These are much more advanced units. A sweeper collector (e.g., JCB SC150) not only sweeps but also collects the debris into an integrated hopper. Importantly, most JCB models can operate in both forward (standard sweeping) and reverse (ideal for collecting material against a wall). The hopper is emptied hydraulically from the cab.
Key Features: They feature a floating frame that automatically follows ground contours. Key options include a water-damping kit (for dust suppression) and a gutter brush (sweeps debris from curbs into the main brush's path).
Part 3: Winter Attachments – Turn Your Machine into a Snow Plow
For many skid steer owners, winter is harvest time. Contracts for clearing parking lots, yards, and sidewalks allow the machine to earn revenue when others are parked. JCB offers three main solutions here.
a) Snow Blades (Angle Plows)
The most versatile attachment, identical in concept to the backhoe version. It allows for hydraulic or manual angle adjustment (±30°). A key feature is the spring-loaded trip edge, which protects the plow and machine from damage when hitting a curb or manhole. A replaceable wear edge and adjustable skid shoes are standard.
b) Snow Pushers
Much more efficient than angle plows, but less versatile. These are massive "boxes" with fixed side plates, designed only for pushing snow straight ahead. Their design prevents snow from spilling out the sides, allowing a much larger volume to be moved in a single pass. Ideal for large, open parking lots.
c) Snow Blowers
This is the most advanced and expensive winter attachment. A snow blower doesn't push snow; it throws it a long distance. A two-stage design (auger + impeller) and a direct-drive hydraulic motor (eliminating extra moving parts) ensure massive performance. The chute and deflector are polymer-lined to prevent clogging and are electrically controlled from the multifunction joysticks in the cab.
Part 4: Specialized Attachments (Agriculture & Forestry)
The skid steer's agility and power-to-size ratio have made it a favorite not just on construction sites, but also on modern farms and in landscaping companies. The JCB range includes several highly specialized tools for these applications.
a) Manure Forks with Top Grab
How it works: This is the ideal tool for handling manure, hay, silage, or brush. It consists of lower forged tines that easily penetrate the material, and an upper hydraulic grab that clamps down to secure the load, preventing spillage during transport.
b) Brush/Scrap Grapples
How it works: An even more advanced version of the grapple. The key feature is two independent top grapples. This allows for the secure and stable handling of uneven loads, such as piles of branches, scrap metal, or demolition debris. The independent arms conform to the shape of the material. Key Features: The JCB design includes fully guarded cylinders and check valves that ensure the grapple won't drop its load even if the machine's hydraulics fail.
c) Forestry Cutting Head (Mulcher)
How it works: This is an attachment for extreme tasks, requiring a High Flow machine. It's essentially a powerful mulcher that shreds everything in its path – brush, small trees, and overgrowth. The JCB design features a heavy-duty drum spinning at 2000 RPM, a variable-displacement piston motor (which adjusts to the load), and a hydraulically adjustable deflector. A reinforced push-bar allows for safely felling small trees before shredding them.
Key Principles for Selecting Skid Steer Attachments
Choosing attachments for a skid steer is more complex than for an excavator. Hydraulic parameters and lift capacity are crucial.
Rule #1: Standard Flow vs. High Flow – The Most Important Division
Before you buy any hydraulic attachment, you must know what system your machine has.
• Standard Flow: Every machine has this (e.g., 60-80 l/min). It is sufficient for powering 6-in-1 buckets, sweepers, standard augers (like the PA5F), and grapples.
• High Flow: An optional, more powerful system (e.g., 100-140 l/min). It is absolutely required to power high-demand attachments like asphalt planers, forestry heads, and large snow blowers. Connecting a High Flow attachment to a Standard Flow machine is pointless – it will not work.
Rule #2: Operating Capacity and Weight
A skid steer is sensitive to balance. An attachment that is too heavy (e.g., a large sweeper with a full hopper) can make the machine unstable or cause it to lose traction. Always check the attachment's weight and compare it to your machine's Rated Operating Capacity (ROC).
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between a skid steer auger and a backhoe auger?
Primarily the mounting. Skid steer augers (e.g., 332/J3978) have an integrated "skid steer" mounting plate. Backhoe augers (e.g., 980/A3596) have a pin-on hanger. They also often have different hydraulic motors matched to the carrier.
2. Do I need a High Flow machine?
Only if you plan to buy extremely high-demand attachments like a forestry head, an asphalt planer, or a large snow blower. For 90% of standard jobs (bucket, sweeper, standard auger, hammer), a Standard Flow system is perfectly adequate.
3. Do JCB attachments fit other skid steer brands (e.g., CAT, Bobcat)?
Yes. The universal "skid steer" mounting plate is an industry standard. This means a JCB attachment will fit a machine from another brand (and vice versa), as long as the hydraulic parameters (flow and pressure) are compatible.
4. How do I maintain hydraulic attachments?
Two things are key: greasing all moving parts (grapple pins, plow pivots) and absolute hydraulic cleanliness. Ensure your hydraulic quick couplers are clean before connecting. Regularly replace your machine's hydraulic filters (e.g., REDX filters) to protect the expensive motors and valves in the attachments.
Your skid steer is an investment. Unleash its full potential.
Investing in additional attachments is the fastest way to increase your machine's profitability. If you are looking for reliable and durable alternatives to original attachments, check out our HIMACORE range. We offer shovels, sweepers, augers, and many other tools perfectly matched to your skid steer. Contact us, and our experts will help you choose the attachments that will open up new opportunities for you!
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