Tag: JCB Equipment

Business

Update: JCB halts UK production through the end of April as coronavirus continues to take its toll

JCB says it has extended its production stoppage until the end of April at all of its United Kingdom manufacturing plants as COVID-19 coronavirus disruption is resulting in “an unprecedented reduction in global demand.” The announcement involves its nine manufacturing plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham.  The company, which stopped production at the plants on […]

March 18, 2020

Construction Equipment

JCB celebrating “biggest year ever” in North America, discusses ConExpo absence

JCB is not worried about forgoing ConExpo this year. “We’re definitely in a positive place,” Richard Fox-Marrs, president and CEO, JCB North America, told Equipment World in an interview at the recent American Rental Association Show. “Last year was our biggest year ever in North America. We eclipsed 10,000 units in this market for the […]

March 11, 2020

Construction Equipment

JCB intros 210T, 215T CTLs, packing big power into a small package

JCB has designed its new compact track loaders, the 210T and 215T, to be small enough for work in confined spaces, but packed it with enough power for lifting a pallet of sod or brick. The machines weigh less than 10,000 pounds each and have 74-horsepower JCB Diesel by Kohler engines that require no diesel […]

October 25, 2017

Construction Equipment

JCB secures $13.2 million deal for gas-powered generators

JCB has made its first major entry into the gas-powered generator sector in England with a deal worth about $13.2 million. JCB will partner with alternative electricity generating company AGR Group to supply 34.5 megawatts of gas-powered generator sets across five sites in England. AGR specializes in low-carbon energy generation for communities and businesses. JCB […]

September 13, 2017

Construction Equipment

JCB’s 16C-1, 18Z-1 and 19C-1 mini excavators bring new designs, lots of choice

JCB has taken the wraps off a new lineup of mini excavators that includes a zero tailswing first for the company. Ranging from 1.6 metric tons (1.76 US tons) to 1.8 metric tons (2 USt), the new 16C-1, 18Z-1 and 19C-1 each feature 100 percent steel bodywork, improved protection for hydraulic rams and hoses and a […]

June 7, 2017

Construction Equipment

JCB intros THL 540-140 Hi-Viz Loadall telehandler

At the recent Bauma show in Munich, JCB celebrated the production of the 200,000th Loadall, plus introduced the THL 540-140 Hi-Viz Loadall, its fourth Hi-Viz model. The unit has an 8,500-pound maximum lift capacity with a maximum lift height of 44.2 feet (with stabilizers). In addition, JCB plans to introduce a manlift platform for its […]

April 28, 2016

Construction Equipment

JCB launches 4 compact excavators; doubles Contractor breaker lineup with new models

JCB’s 48Z-1, 55Z-1 and 57C-1 models actually debuted at The Rental Show in February, but at Bauma made their second appearance and were accompanied by a bit more information from the manufacturer. The 10,000-pound 48Z-1 replaces the 8045Z and the 55Z-1 replaces the 8055ZTS/RTS model. The 57C-1 is a new size category for the company. […]

April 26, 2016

Construction Equipment

JCB unveils the Hydradig, a unique wheeled excavator; launches 4 redesigned loaders

While JCB’s Bauma headliner was the wheeled Hydradig excavator—expected to make North American shores next March during ConExpo—it did have a number of wheel loader introductions at the show that will be seen in North America this year. Before we dive into the North American machines, however, let’s take a quick look at the Hydradig, […]

April 25, 2016

Construction Equipment

JCB launches myCHOICE loader controls promising deeper customization, improvements through software updates

Typically, heavy equipment owners and operators unhappy with a particular facet of a machine’s controls have to wait for the manufacturer to release a whole new version of that machine to see their frustrations addressed. But with the release of a new platform, UK-based manufacturer JCB is making control upgrades as easy as a software […]

November 16, 2015

Construction Equipment

JCB unveils the 3CX Compact backhoe at ICUEE; packs power into machine 35% smaller than standard 3CX (PHOTOS)

At the ICUEE show, JCB has unveiled its 3CX compact backhoe loader, 35 percent smaller than the company’s standard model 3CX, while retaining all the power and speed of the larger model. It comes standard with JCB’s LiveLink telematics tracking and monitoring system, delivering machine diagnostic information and combating theft. And in a move that runs […]

September 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

The choice between a low-spec backhoe and high-end siblings isn’t as clear-cut as you might think

Backhoe loaders of 14-foot-and-greater dig depth have split into two markets: rental and contractor. As more standard features were added to backhoes and prices crept up accordingly, customers for lower-cost, lower-spec’d units got left behind. Manufacturers are intent on offering machines for customers at both ends of the spectrum, which for many has meant rebuilding […]

August 11, 2015

Construction Equipment

Diggerland USA adds world’s fastest backhoe, 8-wheeled amphibious ARGOs to list of construction-themed attractions

Diggerland USA, the first and only construction equipment theme park, has kicked off its second season with a bang, adding to its long list of rides and attractions for kids young and old to enjoy. Earlier this month, JCB, which supplies the majority of the heavy equipment that make up the park’s rides, celebrated Diggerland’s […]

June 19, 2015