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4.4

Forklift JCB 541-70

2014 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

Picked up the JCB 541-70 just under a year ago. Main reason we went for it: needed something that's not gonna choke in tight spots and also won't gulp fuel. This one gets the job done, can hit 7 meters on the boom so loading from the ground to the truck bed goes real smooth. Four tonne lift’s good. Big plus for me personally is the sun shade in the cab-my eyes hate the glare, too many summers staring at white wheat. It's not perfect though. I feel like it could turn a bit sharper, especially in cluttered yards. Service so far's been alright, nothing's needed fixing yet. I wouldn't say the price was cheap but it lined up with what we got out of it.

4.4

Forklift JCB 531-70

2017 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

I've spent some hours operating the JCB 531-70, and here's my take. The machine's lifting capacity is impressive-handling 3 tonnes vertically and 1.5 tonnes at full extension. The powershift transmission is solid, but I noticed occasional minor jerks when shifting under heavy loads, though it's manageable once familiar. Maintenance access seems straightforward, yet the protective covers collect debris, requiring frequent cleaning. Overall, a capable workhorse for agricultural tasks, with minor adjustments improving user comfort.