Mighty JCB 370X takes flight for Safedem
One of the UK’s leading demolition and dismantling contractors has invested in a new JCB 370X tracked excavator.
A world leader in complex demolition, Dundee-based Safedem has taken delivery of JCB’s most powerful excavator for its latest projects across the UK. Supplied by dealer Scot JCB, the new 370X has been specified with additional cab and body protection for the rigours of the demolition environment
The family-run business, now in its fourth generation, has been operating in the demolition sector for over a century and is internationally renowned for its use of explosives engineering and technical precision.
“My grandfather was in the RAF with Joseph Cyril Bamford and today we work closely with Scot JCB which provides us with outstanding support. As a UK business working all over the world, it’s inspiring to see what JCB has achieved globally. Wherever we go, we find a JCB on site...The new 370X is a good size machine for demolition and handles everything we throw at it. We were looking forward its launch and it has not disappointed. It’s the biggest machine JCB makes, it’s powerful, robust and it’s already proving to be a stable, fuel-efficient machine that is comfortable for our operators.”
William Sinclair | Safedem Managing Director
The JCB 370X is ideally suited to Safedem’s heavy-duty requirements, combining more power and strength with lower fuel consumption and improved operator comfort. Its 240kW Stage V engine delivers a 14% power increase over its predecessor, while redesigned hydraulics and extended service intervals boost productivity and reduce total cost of ownership.
Founded in 1974 and employing 40 people, Safedem Ltd is one of the leading demolition and dismantling companies in the UK with specialist services such as explosives and facade retention available worldwide. It has built a reputation for delivering some of the most challenging demolition projects in the world – including the Guinness World Record for the tallest building demolished using controlled explosives. Its compact but specialised fleet is equipped for high-impact work and includes multiple JCB demolition excavators.