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JCB, the world’s third largest construction equipment brand by volume, has 22 plants on four continents: 11 in the UK and others in India, Brazil, the USA and China. JCB is a family company, which was founded on October 23rd, 1945, by the late Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE. His son Anthony, now Lord Bamford, has been Chairman since 1975. JCB has just celebrated its 80th birthday.
Lord Bamford with JCB Hydromax
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Heated cab option for JCB 403E compact wheeled loader

1st July 2024

JCB has developed a fully glazed, heated ROPS/FOPS cab alternative for the 403E electric compact wheeled loader.

JCB has developed a fully glazed, heated ROPS/FOPS cab alternative for the 403E electric compact wheeled loader.

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Increased capacity and specification for new JCB 558 PRO

28th June 2024

JCB is expanding its rotating telescopic handler range with the launch of the JCB 558-210R PRO and the 558-260R PRO.

JCB is expanding its rotating telescopic handler range with the launch of the JCB 558-210R PRO and the 558-260R PRO.

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New reduced tailswing 145XR joins JCB's popular X Series line-up

27th June 2024

JCB today expands its popular X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model that delivers exceptional performance and productivity with compact dimensions and a full-size operator cab.

JCB today expands its popular X Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the brand new 145XR - a second reduced tailswing model that delivers exceptional performance and productivity with compact dimensions and a full-size operator cab.

JCB develops Intelliweigh system for heavy wheeled loaders

JCB develops Intelliweigh system for heavy wheeled loaders

27th June 2024

As part of its Waste & Controls option package, JCB has introduced the Intelliweigh system for its 427, 437 and 457 wheeled loader models, providing an accurate, digital and connected on-board weighing solution straight from the factory.

As part of its Waste & Controls option package, JCB has introduced the Intelliweigh system for its 427, 437 and 457 wheeled loader models, providing an accurate, digital and connected on-board weighing solution straight from the factory.

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JCB adds lever steer option to new controls package

27th June 2024

JCB has developed a Lever Steer option for its large platform wheeled loaders, designed to deliver enhanced comfort and control for the operator, particularly in repetitive loading operations.

JCB has developed a Lever Steer option for its large platform wheeled loaders, designed to deliver enhanced comfort and control for the operator, particularly in repetitive loading operations.

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JCB hydrogen generator debut paves way for zero carbon future

25th June 2024

JCB today takes another major step forward in the process of evaluating hydrogen as a fuel of the future with the first showing of a generator powered by the net zero fuel.

JCB today takes another major step forward in the process of evaluating hydrogen as a fuel of the future with the first showing of a generator powered by the net zero fuel.

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New hi-tech tag offers versatile asset monitoring solution

25th June 2024

JCB has launched a new product to help customers monitor the location of all powered or non-powered equipment, regardless of its size, function, or brand.

JCB has launched a new product to help customers monitor the location of all powered or non-powered equipment, regardless of its size, function, or brand.

£5,000 JCB donation is music to ears of Stoke-on-Trent orchestra

£5,000 JCB donation is music to ears of Stoke-on-Trent orchestra

5th June 2024

An inspiring orchestra is making classical music accessible with the launch of free performances in Stoke-on-Trent - thanks to a £5,000 donation from digger giant JCB.

An inspiring orchestra is making classical music accessible with the launch of free performances in Stoke-on-Trent - thanks to a £5,000 donation from digger giant JCB.

JCB breaks ground at new $500 million North American factory

JCB breaks ground at new $500 million North American factory

4th June 2024

JCB today began work on a new $500 million factory in North America – the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history

JCB today began work on a new $500 million factory in North America – the biggest-ever investment in the company’s history

K-Plant goes Backhoe to the future with platinum JCB

K-Plant goes Backhoe to the future with platinum JCB

1st June 2024

A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the future.

A machine built to celebrate the 70th birthday of the JCB backhoe loader is set to play a major role in training the operators of the future.