Plowing Snow with Brand New JCB Teleskid (2021 Hands-On Review)

[@tomburton1037]

I bought this same machine (2ts7t) in August. I used it a week and told my dealer I wanted the (3ts8t). The reason was was the high pitched whine in the hydraulics. The 2 is the new model and I think JCB needs to do some better sound proofing on it. I love my 3ts. It weighs about 2500 lbs more than the 2ts and is so much more machine. I liked the 2 other than the noise but I'm so much happier in the 3. The controls are a little jumpy but you get use to them. It has 3 modes so on mode 1 you can eliminate a lot of the touchy stuff. I'm guessing he had it on mode 3 when he was plowing which makes it really sensitive on the controls. They are expensive but to me it's worth it. Note: I'm in my 60s and have ran or owned just about every skidsteer out there.

[@jeffwilshaw2409]

Try this to make your garage doors easier to deal with: on your first pass, stay 24” away from the doors, on your second pass, then get close to the door, this will reduce the trailing edge of snow left by the doors.

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

awesome! thanks

[@kentrush8250]

The Teleskid was nice but I was impressed with you clearing 250 doors with a blower in 15 minutes. All the best!

[@brotherthew101]

Bought an 8ts-3t having never operated a ctl before, to clear land/ trees in my yard and to clear the occasional Alaskan snowstorm. Easy access zirks are great, quick attach works in sub-zero & caked with ice. 3 speed settings range from twitchy to Micheal j fox. Wouldn't have noticed the noise mentioned, i expected it to be louder. Having gimpy leg the side door is amazing. Only thing i can think of now that I'd like would be a small slide window on the right side for communicating.

[@rontopping7811]

Window on right side wouldn't be permitted because arm is on right side. Safety issue

[@carlwilliams8354]

My 82 year old Dad replaced his 257 Cat with a JCB. It’s a nice machine and has some good features. For him it means he can safely use it by himself without the danger of climbing over the attachment to enter the cab. Visibility is better than any skid steer I have ever ran, and I have been in them since 1986!

[@threewheelerredneck]

I just bought a 2002 257, ASV undercarriage, with 725 hours on it. Were there any issues with it that stood out to you over the course of it's life?

[@garylavorgna5976]

I always wore a hard hat and seat belt when I plowed with a Bobcat. If you hit a hidden obstruction you might go head first into the windshield. One of our operators did just that and he said wearing hard hats was stupid. Learned the hard way. I also wore hearing protection.

[@cirobert]

We run a JCB 3TS 8T for our mobile rock crusher for clean up. Decent rig, controls are really touchy though. Hydraulics are really fast and can be dangerous if you aren't careful. But, one you get used to it. A very capable machine

[@tylerneuhaus573]

I only use the foot pedal as a throttle, that will help a ton in controlling it at low speeds.

[@michaeldaleiden3848]

I couldn't agree more. If you run iso controls you should always use the foot throttle. The only time I've personally ever used the throttle dial is when running a brush mower or trencher.

[@dexter9684]

If you ever run the JCB again use the info button on the right side by gauges and make sure T mode and L mode are on 1 not 2 or 3 makes it less jumpier and a smoother operation.

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

I tried that.

[@dexter9684]

@@KenWhiteConstruction its a decent machine but like you said is very touchy can get annoying. But i tried👍🏼

[@bowserlamont2538]

One thing to mention, with arm up you can get out of cab. I work for a dealer and yes controls are adjustable. I actually knocked over pallet of oil pails in new skidsteer set way too touchy.

[@nsg3968]

How do you adjust them?

[@bowserlamont2538]

@@nsg3968 Some functions can be adjusted with buttons by the key, others need to be done by hooking up a computer with dealer software. Have never set them myself. Got in one fresh off the truck the other day that picked up the front tires and wheelied when I hit the 2 speed. We turned that down, no need to go that fast.

[@nsg3968]

@@bowserlamont2538 Thanks, Hoping mine doesn't need dealer software

[@iceroad416]

Thats an awesome design with the side door and teleboom👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍

[@mitchellheyink7722]

"That colour tho!" I commented on one of your videos before about that colour. We bought a Teleskid this spring and the colour is absolutely awesome. Ours is 3ts-8t model which is the bigger one. I love the visibility and there is a lot more room between the cab and the tracks. The controls were jumpy at first like you said, but we run ours in the 3rd mode and after you run it for a while it's pretty smooth.

[@pedrogunner9750]

So I’m demoing one of these exact model machines right now. I wanted to mention that they do a lifetime warranty on the loader boom from the factory. I plowed snow with it the other night and it seems pretty good...however...the steering controls are terrible!! I run all sorts of equipment all the time snd I can usually adjust fairly quickly to different controls, but this thing I couldn’t make it stop trying to pop my head of my neck. They also told me it was adjustable, but if it’s adjustable and all of the customers are bitching about it why not change from the factory? I felt like the loader controls were slow, snd the track system was over sensitive. I also noticed that it sat lower to the ground and it had ice balls crushing up between the track and bottom of the cab. This is very minor but it was a bit annoying that every time I got in snd out I was getting snow and mud on my pants from rubbing on the track and then it gets rubbed on the front of the seat from the back of my pants. Still trying to figure out if I want one of these, a John Deere or a cat.

[@TheUserid82]

Any company that puts in a battery in a hard to access area should put in some easy access jump start terminals. It doesn't matter if it is a car or equipment if it has a hard to access battery it should have an easy access set of terminals as it would not be hard to setup.

[@houndsmanone4563]

That color tho. Full-watch. Enjoyed watching the extendable skid steer in action. 👍🏽🙂

[@CDFJCB]

Demo the 3TS-8T. Also have the dealer dial in the controls to your liking. From there you have 3 drive setting and 3 loader settings you can quick change on the dash. Huge difference in control and responsiveness. They leave the factory with just a generic setting.

[@gmaster716]

Nice super video! It was super cool! You have a super machine! Super great job! Just super

[@Stephen.sullivan]

That colour though !! I agree with you great testaments from the trial 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ivanvolchek1187]

In Russia, we clean snow with shovels. It's great that you have a technique that makes the job easier.

[@solosd3]

Yes the colour is great. Good luck after 1-2 years. The colour fades and the paint blushes. I have the new compact 3CX with HLA 8-13.

[@1SNOWMANNH]

The one arm thing. Pretty sure I would break it. Maybe good in light applications?

[@ChaseLandMgmt]

What is it with guys making the first pass on a curb or door with the plow right up on the edge. Make an initial pass 2’ in from the edge and go back and detail it. No snow spills off, ever.

[@joecarmine8044]

Oh damn that side door is going to convert me to JCB now

[@Kamila_Alaiah]

Personally. I would say that skid loaders like that. Would makes things so much easier for farmers especially. Let alone construction people. Nice machine

[@aaronbaron3155]

I work for a big snow removal company seasonally. I'm usually on a 925 Cat but sometimes I'm in one of the big boys or a skid steer. I don't get to have a piece like this though we have snow pushers. On the loaders it's not a big deal but on the skid steers.... you know.

[@25vrd48]

The color really makes it stand out . Awesome machine and Yes JCB has really made an Awesome machine . Great Video .

[@bertholloway1248]

That color though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea!!!!!!

[@iso480]

That color tho. Full-watch. I want one!

[@rebelliousmedic]

That colour though. I like how much it stands out too

[@VoorhizL]

At 7:04 I thought you were going through that building lol. I'm sure you knew that was there.

[@ryanknipstein675]

That color tho... I've wanted to try one for a while seems like a handy machine. Jcb seems to have really stepped up in the last few years. Like how accessible they make everything for maintenance

[@BlackCatSkidSteerServices]

Before we bought our cat we rented a Volvo for a season and I really miss the side door. We use a 10 ft snow bucket to plow i think without the telescope we can stack snow higher, which I was kinda excited about that idea but I don't know I think I would like to see you reach out with a bucket full to be able to stack the snow in a location you could normally never get to.

[@cubleycat]

Im impressed with that on first impressions . I live 5 minuets from the original factory in Rocester UK. Looks like you have another sub, love these kind of channels 😁 I though you were Canadian by the way you say oot, I havent seen many Canadian channels like this, I only come across American upto now , Hi from the UK .

[@michaelkoop6731]

Sounds ok. Great video. Thanks Taylor hope u had a great thanks giving buddy.

[@jesseallison4054]

That color tho! 😂 good video dude, currently looking at a JCB for my construction company. Thanks for the honest review.

[@kubotaoz6108]

That color tho/ Have yourself a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year👍

[@pilotmatt293]

There are 3 control sensitivity settings for the loader and tracks separately, and all 6 settings can be even more fine-tuned on board without a computer or technician. JCB skid steer controls are some of the most user-friendly and widely adjustable controls on the market.

[@craigcline5985]

hello could you go in detail about how to adjust setting without computer ?

[@blairyonkovic6014]

Yeah and I feel like it might be partially due to the fact that the machine is idled up pretty high

[@famous17117]

That color tho! Nice vid. Show us more telescoping maneuvers

[@bradcoffman7684]

Yes the color is great

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

THAT COLOR THO 😜, MISSING the snow ❄️ if South Carolina gets 2 inches of snow it's a blizzard LoL miss New England snow fond memories. God bless stay safe.

[@ericnewton8292]

I will never enjoy a skid loader unless it has hand foot pilot controls. Controls aren't a highlight of this jcb, but I could see the delay from your joystick movement to machine movement in the video, and that in itself would drive me away from the machine like all the other brands that have transitioned to electronic controls. I ran a s770 with hand and foot controls as my main unit. I tried many other skid loaders, and I kept coming back to bobcats hand foot setup. Having those twin sticks let's you feel the machine to a whole new level, and it's something I need to be able to runa skid loader anymore. Great review on the Machine. Also, that colour tho!

[@dozer1642]

That skidsteer is cute. It’s like a tractor, only smaller.

[@TheOneSaskatchewanFarmBoy]

I think that track problem is because of the size of the skid steer. The bigger version (3ts-8t) has a bigger space between the tracks and the cab

[@jackhume4532]

JCB went with that bright yellow colour scheme so that there on site equipment can be seen and that other site operators can see them weather they are working or parked up somewhere on the jib site,plus they can also be seen in bad weather.

[@tf7274]

Every construction company I've ever talked to said you need a cheaper tire machine and a newer track machine...both are excellent.

[@dukewarner8103]

You need a snow pusher. Seems super in efficient to move snow in that complex with a plow.

[@tillerjets]

Your dealer should have shown you how to adjust the sensitivity on the teleskid. One of the best machines on the market

[@allied1394]

I think teleskid would be perfect for u guys especially with septic systems

[@leonardgermain]

I can also see that security wise, if that teleskid flips on his left side, the driver is stuck inside the cabin.

[@Golf_Course_Guy]

Have you ever heard of yankum ropes? I see a lot of people use them and I think they are a lot safer for getting things unstuck...

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

I have, I think they reached out to me a while back. I’ll try to find that email.

[@dvdadaudits7500]

Matt's Off road recovery here on youtube uses them here in Southern Utah to get people out. The ropes are worth the money and much safer

[@fredyoung4055]

Yankum ropes are great. Much better than pull straps. Very heavy duty. Watch "Winder recovery. They are out of Zion Utah. He uses only Yankum ropes. I think he even has a link and you might be able to get a discount if you mention him. Beware though they are not cheap!!!

[@kalebjames3]

@@KenWhiteConstruction when will you have the snap back mesh back ken white hats for sale?

[@sqaaawww]

Larson farms only uses Yankum ropes too. Matts off road recovery actually has their own yellow yankum rope now

[@carlwilliams8354]

You can change the control sensitivity on the screen. I usually run the travel on the lowest and the boom on the highest. Electric controls are not as smooth as hydraulic pilot controls of a Cat.

[@pilotmatt293]

Cat uses EH controls just like JCB, Deere, and Bobcat. If you want true hydraulic pilot controls, you need a Kubota or Gehl.

[@rontopping2048]

Cat skids are electric to sticks. Been for years And next gen cat excavators are the first to market electric to sticks. That's why they can offer stick steer

[@coltongarber8087]

That color tho!! That is a sweet color for JCB machines

[@tommyhayworth887]

We rarely get dry snow in NORTH CAROLINA ours is usually wet snow or ICE.

[@bobnelson1428]

That colour tho. JCB. Does a good job piling up the snow, great vlog.

[@julle1st]

That color tho!!!! Tyler the snow man ☃☃☃☃

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

Looks like a great machine, but I don't like having a front window I can't remove. I don't like looking through glass if I don't have to. Make a removable and open front door area and I would consider it.

[@thegreenskeep1]

This was a super super good video. 😂

[@zzpower9781]

We use a back pack blower if works great

[@rontopping7811]

2022 like night and day difference. New joysticks from precise control. Also joysticks connected to seat for comfort

[@rportugal89]

That color tho!!! By the way The single arm carries a life time warranty! How about that warranty!

[@bretthalloran4950]

Have you tried using a backpack blower for blowing the snow that stihl doesn’t see to have a ton of power

[@danlux4954]

Use it if the snow is dry.

[@egairsoft2902]

You should try a bobcat t76 best machine I’ve ever ran

[@famfirst6660]

Key word "best machine you have ever ran"

[@8__D]

You’ll change your mind when you run a cat

[@8__D]

@@KapitanWoods idk but I can perform a circumcision with my 297C

[@8__D]

@@KapitanWoods what’s the best machine

[@grantajgaming5459]

Awesome vid man

[@BenKempa]

Have you looked into getting one of the tow behind blowers that golf courses use to blow out the doors? You can get them with Like a 30 horse Briggs engine they’re pretty powerful. They even make ones that go on an excavator, they use them for blowing off cars at the auctions. Buffalo turbine makes them.

[@taylorwalling8234]

Stihl power broom work really well maybe give it a shot for in front of the doors

[@nicklockwood3792]

It's funny how you talk about jcb so well but in the long run watching your newer videos you went with the right choice which was cat.

[@joelheaton8738]

JCB's are cool. You need an Arctic Sectional pusher.Tracks are for dirt. Tires are better for snow. Just me. Nice video. I run a 321 Case . Again, nice video.

[@hydroaxop73]

That color thou my friend works at a JCB dealer and we used a skid like that but it wasn't telescopic I found the drive jerky but I found it better to use joystick and gas pedal in unison and I was able to control it smoother

[@DriftedDriver33]

Invest in a echo 8010 or 9010 back pack blower. I use only a backpack blower with a snow shovel attachment. Not required but really does help. Can also remove ice from pavement or concrete. I like no broken pins, an i like being able to go anywhere. An its not a one season toy. When your exhaust is ran down the tube of your blower. Its going to help the breaking up of snow an ice. KZbin has lots of demo videos. This is your best tool for concrete under one year old. Also your not called the berm king.

[@gibsonlandscapeconstructio7984]

That color though Looks like a nice skid steer Did you have the telescopic fully out with a bucket of material?

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

Only time I will tell a KZbin guy something to buy. Get the biggest Shindaiwa blower(we have three) or a stihl br800 2nd choice(have 6 of those). You can use them for so much! Blowing dirt/rock off the pavement. Really move leaves. W.e. comes in handy all the time. A 80cc 2 stroke back pack will do work!!!!

[@gordonvanpatten6637]

Nothing compares to a JCB, truly a company of ingenuity, truly leaders in the Skidsteer industry. No more climbing ass backwards into the cab, and unbelievable reach with the teleskid.

[@richardkremer8313]

Get the Stile back pack blower used to blow leaves an larger stuff. One great tool in a landscaper Arsenal to keep things clean. Your going to happier with it than a weed wacker extension tool.

[@kend.73]

To make it less jumpy, lower your rpms. Wfo on new machines are for transport, not precision working. Pumps are much stronger than years past on any new machine.

[@mattpaj8569]

I run the New jcb skid steer tire machine all winter and the thing is super jumpy all the time had jcb come out many times and it never got it right!

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

I had the same thing. Maybe they can fix this in long run. Great machine though

[@kurtsweetser7861]

Same here

[@dhab146]

JCB not my favourite company but the HLA attachments are the best in the business.

[@gregpostdronephotography6499]

That colour tho! I like it, and the skid steer. Looking to purchase one in the future, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@rukinaa]

You ever tried using that stihl power brush/broom attachment instead of the blower? should work great

[@DieselandIron]

Great video! That track jump would be a deal breaker for me. 90% of what you use a skid for is fine grading or tight spaces.

[@austinhauck7278]

That's the dumbest shit I've read all day

[@stevenandrews6627]

Track movement response is adjustable. When adjusted to your preference, the machine excels at fine movement & finishing because of it's unsurpassed visibility.

[@GreatLakesLogger]

Apparently none of the skid steer manufacturers know how to set up an electric over hydraulic control system.

[@DieselandIron]

@@austinhauck7278 which part?

[@Tlclrb]

You can definitely tell it’s very touchy just by watching your hands and the machine

[@mulitvideostar403]

box plow would be a game changer

[@devon9712]

I wonder how practical this could be for loading bulk salt, you got any salt in that colour though?

[@Dale.Nienow]

That Color tho! the JCB teleskid works awesome for stacking snow which is a major part of snow plowing! Looking forward to more videos on it!

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

Exactly! It did a stellar job at that

[@justinwade2428]

They make a sweeper attachment for your weedeater/blower

[@bjbrooks6659]

I think they call it the power broom attachment.. 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ_ZmaGkqtmqmqs

[@possiblymeish]

I don’t think that single arm boom would last very long with the snow plow attachment. Too much side load on it. Having linebored several they seem like a safe design from an operators prospective but just a small amount of play in the boom caused lots of wear and rubbing on the frame/saddle/boom.

[@thomyschroeder6164]

Thanks for the review! It was awesome 👌

[@genosails2]

That color though...Now i have to repaint my Huskvarna 330P.

[@evanmorais4636]

That jcb is so sick. That colour tho 👍

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

Love the colour

[@blairbreaks9521]

Where can I buy that hoodie from? It looks cozy af

[@Believeorreason]

Snowblowing wise for the doors, why not get one of those brush attachments for stelh or other comparative mutiltools ploy faster and easier and less movement

[@KenWhiteConstruction]

I would love that and have thought about that as well.

[@paugie40]

Nice machine but how much?

[@rontopping2048]

After your demo in 2022 joysticks have been updated, smoother and connected to seat .

[@jeremybishop9848]

I am demoing one of these right now, and yes they are MUCH better than they used to be. Still a LITTLE twitchy but with the new touch screen they are very adjustable. I owned a 2013 260t and it was by far the WORST machine i've ever run in 10,000+ hours of running loaders.. Downright dangerous with the older controls.

[@stevecovaleski6315]

The jcb's are challenging for inexperienced or unfamiliar operators to the machine. To avoid track hop and unnecessary acceleration the operator much learn proper throttle control with the pedal, there's nothing wrong with the machine. The issue i have with the machine is i believe jcb compromised cab stability to achieve the vision and cab layout. Great for snow and landscaping, not long term heavy construction

[@TylerBemis]

The JCB is very cool ASV just re did there windows too for visibility the 257 is still my favorite skid on the market and best looking

[@DumbOhioFarmboy]

The controls are electric over hydraulic so the are adjustable.

[@Olliegunns]

How much can it lift Taylor? Its an interesting concept for sure, but makes me wonder if one machine can really be a small telehandler and loader in one?

[@larrylittletonjr.5305]

Good luck with the warranty department when you have problems that thing

[@claymieras5428]

Oo new video, new skid steer = fun times

[@jimmyroberson6350]

That colour tho ! Looks bad ass always wanted to try one out.

[@SimonTHC]

you should really invest in a ASV skidsteer, it would be perfect for your needs!!! Also best track system on any skidsteer