Tag: JCB
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JCB Marks Sale of Special Commemorative Backhoe Loader
JCB, a global leader in construction equipment, hosted a special event at its North American headquarters in Savannah to mark the sale of its commemorative one-millionth backhoe loader. The machine, which had been on proud display in the lobby, was celebrated as it officially began its working life. Company leadership, including JCB Chairman Lord Bamford,…
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Keepmoat targets carbon reduction on site with JCB
John Bowden, sustainability director at Keepmoat, said: “We’re focused on driving sustainability and efficiency across every stage of the construction process – from design and material selection to onsite operations. By bringing all site data together on JCB LiveLink, we have a single, standardised platform to provide the visibility we need to identify inefficiencies, drive…
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In pictures | The best images from October
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in BAM, Bobcat, Costain, Eden Project, Edge, environment, Featured, HS2, JCB, Mace, mental health, Nature, News, Plant & machinery, Sustainability, TBMs, Tunnels, WellbeingA round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Edge Edge London Bridge reaches new heights Edge has announced the topping out of its new 27-storey office development in London. The project is being delivered by Mace as main contractor and is due for completion in 2026. Located adjacent to London…
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In pictures | JCB celebrates 80 years in construction
To mark its 80th anniversary, JCB has shared a series of images charting its history from a lock-up garage in Staffordshire to a global manufacturing company. JCB was founded by the late Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE in the market town of Uttoxeter on 23 October 1945 – the same day his son Anthony, now Lord…
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JCB launches electric and hybrid access platforms
JCB has expanded its range of powered access equipment with two new articulated boom models. The A60E and A60EH platforms offer full battery electric or electric hybrid drivelines and are capable of zero-emission operation. The new booms offer a platform height of up to 18.2m, as well as a horizontal reach of 11.9m and 360° rotation. Accommodating…
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JCB Secures $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for 4CX Backhoe Loaders
JCB has signed a five-year, $45 million contract to provide its 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps. The agreement covers equipment delivery, attachments testing, and operator training, supporting a broad range of tactical and engineering missions. This marks the second major contract between JCB and the U.S. Marine Corps in recent years,…
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Hydrogen diggers can now use UK roads
JCB chairman, Anthony Bamford, called the news “historic”. He met the Future of Roads minister, Lilian Greenwood MP, who signed the statutory instrument allowing the government to make the changes to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 for this provision. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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JCB plans San Antonio factory expansion to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Heavy machinery maker JCB announced earlier this month that it’s doubling the size of its upcoming San Antonio factory in an effort to evade President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The revised Texas site plan, which is still…
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Wates says hydrogen is ‘way forward’ after JCB trial
Jonny Wates, director, added: “Zero emission power on sites is a fundamental building block to get us to our ambition. We’re excited to partner with JCB on hydrogen, because its cleaner energy. Fundamentally, it’s about the emissions, the particulates and the noise that you associate with a diesel generator. View the original article and our…
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Stolen £25k JCB loader listed on Facebook recovered
The police have recovered a JCB loader worth around £25,000 after a dealer in large plant machinery saw it listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The dealer checked the 3.5-tonne JCB 535-125 telescopic handler details in The Equipment Register (TER), a database of stolen plant and equipment which claims to be the largest in Europe.…