Blogs
Mini Excavators vs Micro Excavators
23rd February 2026
Choosing the right excavator for your job means you get maximum comfort, efficiency and performance from your machine.
Sparking interest
28th January 2026
Rental is all about service. So when customers at Wetherby Tool & Plant Hire began requesting an electric micro excavator for indoor work, the company responded by snapping up one of the UK’s very first JCB 8008E CTS models.
Ahead of the curve
21st January 2026
Rocket Rentals isn’t in the habit of standing still. Since 2003, the Gloucestershire-based plant hire firm has built a reputation for smart investments, top-tier service and a no-nonsense approach to kit.
Electric contract winner
5th January 2026
Plant hirers rely on quality, reliable equipment that meets the needs of their customers with minimal downtime and superior power and performance. Ermin Plant has been in the business for almost 60 years and consistently chooses JCB machinery to deliver the goods.
A quiet revolution
15th December 2025
While some are still weighing up the switch to electric, others are already reaping the rewards. With solar-charged vehicles, a strong environmental ethos, and decades of JCB experience behind him, Ash Landscaping had no hesitation when JCB launched the brand new 8008E CTS electric micro excavator.
Compact power, zero emissions: meet the JCB mini electric excavators
17th July 2025
Looking for an electric mini excavator for sale? Discover the JCB E-TECH range – with zero emissions and zero compromise on performance.
Electrifying Progress
13th February 2025
An Isle of Wight construction firm is powering ahead of its peers - thanks to major investment in a fleet of compact electric construction equipment from the JCB E-TECH range.
Diesel or Electric?
12th February 2025
Which JCB mini digger is best for your project: diesel or electric excavator? Read the blog for a full comparison to help you decide.
Mini but mighty
6th January 2025
The first of JCB’s brand new 2.5 tonne mini excavator models to reach Northern Ireland is making a mighty impact.
Electric fleet takes flight
8th April 2024
A leading demolition and asbestos removal contractor have invested in a fleet of JCB E-TECH electric equipment for a major project at Manchester Airport.