JCB JS205LC Excavator Hire
A 21.5-ton long-carriage tracked excavator built for bulk earthworks, deep trenching and commercial-scale digging. Hired wet, with the operator included.
JCB JS205LC Excavator Specifications
The JCB JS205LC is WAFCON's heavy excavator, a long-carriage tracked machine built for jobs that need real reach, digging force and bucket capacity. It's the machine WAFCON sends to bulk earthworks, commercial site clearing and trenching too deep for a compact excavator to handle.
Machine Specs
| Manufacturer | JCB Heavy Products Ltd |
|---|---|
| Model | JS205LC |
| Year | 2018 |
| Machine Type | Tracked hydraulic excavator, long carriage |
| Engine | 6-cylinder diesel, 5.9 L class |
| Power | 104 kW @ 2,000 rpm |
| Operating Weight | 21,500 kg |
| Transport Dimensions | Approx. 9.63 m L x 2.7-3.0 m W x 3.1 m H |
| Track Shoe | Approx. 600 mm LC track shoe |
| Bucket Capacity | Approx. 0.9-1.02 m³ |
| Digging Depth | Approx. 6.1 m |
| Maximum Reach | Approx. 9.2-9.7 m |
| Swing Speed | Approx. 12 rpm |
| Cab | ROPS/FOPS operator cab with work lights |
Best Suited For
Bulk Earthworks
Large-scale site cuts, commercial earthworks and civil construction projects.
Deep Trenching
Trenching beyond the reach of a compact excavator, including bulk pipeline and services work.
Site Clearing
Commercial site clearing where digging force and bucket capacity matter more than access width.
Loading & Material Handling
Loading trucks and moving bulk material on active construction sites.
Why Hire the JS205LC from WAFCON
This JCB JS205LC Excavator is part of WAFCON's own fleet, based in Philippi and maintained for hire across Cape Town. Contact us to confirm current availability for your dates.
For tight-access sites where this machine won't fit, see our Volvo EC55B Pro compact excavator instead.
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JS205LC FAQs
What is the JCB JS205LC best suited for?
The JS205LC is a 21.5-ton excavator suited to bulk earthworks, deep trenching, commercial site clearing and loading on larger construction projects.
How deep can the JS205LC dig?
The JS205LC reaches approximately 6.1 m digging depth and up to 9.2-9.7 m maximum reach, depending on configuration.
Is the JS205LC suitable for residential sites?
It's built for commercial-scale work. For residential or tight-access sites, our Volvo EC55B Pro compact excavator is usually the better fit.
What should I send for a JS205LC quote?
Send your site location, the scope of digging or earthworks required, access details and when you need the machine on site.