Blogs
The evolution of engines: a history of innovation
We break down the history of engines to see how continued innovation has led JCB to power towards a new normal.
We break down the history of engines to see how continued innovation has led JCB to power towards a new normal.
1000 machines and counting
For family-run businesses, legacy matters. Shared values, long-standing relationships and a commitment to quality are often what sets them apart - and that is certainly true of Bell Plant Ltd and JCB.
For family-run businesses, legacy matters. Shared values, long-standing relationships and a commitment to quality are often what sets them apart - and that is certainly true of Bell Plant Ltd and JCB.
JCB Operator Challenge 2026 final showcases the UK’s best operators
The search for JCB’s Operator of the Year reached an exciting conclusion this week as 18 finalists from across the UK and Ireland gathered at JCB Quarry in Staffordshire for the 2026 JCB Operator Challenge final.
The search for JCB’s Operator of the Year reached an exciting conclusion this week as 18 finalists from across the UK and Ireland gathered at JCB Quarry in Staffordshire for the 2026 JCB Operator Challenge final.
Building success one step at a time
How a family business grew from one borrowed machine to one of the UK's largest plant hirers.
How a family business grew from one borrowed machine to one of the UK's largest plant hirers.
JCB Hydrogen Power: Driving the Future of Construction
JCB is leading the way in hydrogen power with our growing range of JCB hydrogen equipment. Welcome to the new normal.
JCB is leading the way in hydrogen power with our growing range of JCB hydrogen equipment. Welcome to the new normal.
Tracked Excavator Operation Tips
Discover how to operate excavator controls and how to use a digger with JCB.
Discover how to operate excavator controls and how to use a digger with JCB.
Tracked vs Wheeled Excavators
Discover the difference between tracked & wheeled excavators and find the right machine for your site.
Discover the difference between tracked & wheeled excavators and find the right machine for your site.
Engineering the future: JCB’s history of innovation
From our first Backhoe Loader to our upcoming record attempt in hydrogen, take a look back through JCB innovations over the years.
From our first Backhoe Loader to our upcoming record attempt in hydrogen, take a look back through JCB innovations over the years.
A relationship set in concrete
For Base Concrete, getting materials loaded quickly and efficiently is critical to keeping its operation running smoothly. That is why the South-East-based ready-mix specialist has invested in a second JCB TM420 - a machine that is already proving its value in a demanding, compact working environment.
For Base Concrete, getting materials loaded quickly and efficiently is critical to keeping its operation running smoothly. That is why the South-East-based ready-mix specialist has invested in a second JCB TM420 - a machine that is already proving its value in a demanding, compact working environment.
The evolution of JCB Dieselmax to JCB Hydromax
This summer, we’re taking on a landmark record attempt: a new world hydrogen land speed record, powered by the JCB Hydromax car. But this new attempt hasn’t happened overnight. In fact, it’s the latest in our long history of innovations, and we’re taking a look back through them now.
This summer, we’re taking on a landmark record attempt: a new world hydrogen land speed record, powered by the JCB Hydromax car. But this new attempt hasn’t happened overnight. In fact, it’s the latest in our long history of innovations, and we’re taking a look back through them now.