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Created to occupy a position in the manufacturers TM range between the smaller TM220 and larger TM320 models, the TM280 and TM280S have been introduced to provide a 2.75 tonne lift capacity and a 4.8 metre lift height, with an overall machine height of 2.6m.

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JCB claims the maximum height is not exceeded with any of the tyre choices offered, which includes 600/50 R22.5 flotation variants. When fitted with the narrowest 420/75 R20 tyre option, the machine achieves a claimed overall width of 2.1m.

Power is supplied from an in-house assembled 4.8-litre, Stage V DieselMax 448 engine, which provides an output of 109hp and 516Nm in the TM280 version, with the uprated S designation delivering an output of 130hp and 550Nm. Both machines use a 140 litre/min, 240 bar variable displacement hydraulic pump. Claiming to reduce fuel consumption, both models operate with an on demand cooling system and include a reverse fan option.

Two transmission options are provided with the smaller TM280 operating with a single-range 30km/h hydrostatic, and the TM280S fitted with a version of the manufacturers DualTech VT hydrostatic mechanical hybrid which provides hydrostatic drive at lower speeds of up to 25km/h, and changes to a direct mechanical drive at higher velocities, with a maximum speed of 40 km/h.

For users of high hydraulic flow attachments including brushes, root chopping buckets and bedding dispensers, a creep transmission mode is provided on both transmission options which separates engine speed control from the accelerator pedal so that the full hydraulic pump output is available while operating at up to 20km/h.

The Command Plus operators cab has been lifted from the larger TM320 and TM420 models and includes a programmable 360-degree lighting system with parking light timer. For increased illumination, the machines can be fitted with an optional LED road and work lights package. Three trim levels of Agri, Agri Plus and Agri Pro can be chosen for the cab and exterior specification.

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The boom uses the same cross-section dimensions as the TM320 and operates with 500-hour greasing intervals aligned with engine service periods. JCB says all service points are accessible from ground level. Optional Smooth Ride boom suspension can be fitted with three carriage designs including JCB Q-Fit, Pin & Cone and Euro Hitch couplings.

The new TM280S will make its UK debut at the LAMMA Show, held at the NEC on the 15th and 16th of January 2025.