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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.
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JCB adds Dual Drive technology to site dumper range

12 MAY 2026

JCB is bringing Dual Drive to its 9-tonne site dumpers, in both front tip and swivel skip configurations. The machine delivers class-leading visibility and unmatched cab safety for the operator.

JCB is bringing Dual Drive to its 9-tonne site dumpers, in both front tip and swivel skip configurations. The machine delivers class-leading visibility and unmatched cab safety for the operator.

3CX Sitemaster Backhoe Loader Stage V Application

New £55,000 JCB 3CX Sitemaster Backhoe offers world of opportunity

12 MAY 2026

JCB today launches a brand new backhoe loader designed to boost the market and give the next generation of business owners an affordable way to get started – and all for £55,000.

JCB today launches a brand new backhoe loader designed to boost the market and give the next generation of business owners an affordable way to get started – and all for £55,000.

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JCB previews new articulated truck with 715 model unveiling

12 MAY 2026

JCB is previewing the 715 articulated dump truck (ADT) - a 9.3-tonne, two-axle truck that takes off-road hauling capabilities to a new level.

JCB is previewing the 715 articulated dump truck (ADT) - a 9.3-tonne, two-axle truck that takes off-road hauling capabilities to a new level.

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JCB takes Backhoe market to next stage with 3CX Hydrogen

12 MAY 2026

JCB, the world’s number one Backhoe Loader manufacturer, is once again driving the market forward, with the formal launch of the first production 3CX Hydrogen backhoe loader, a zero-emission solution for sustainability-focused construction businesses around the world.

JCB, the world’s number one Backhoe Loader manufacturer, is once again driving the market forward, with the formal launch of the first production 3CX Hydrogen backhoe loader, a zero-emission solution for sustainability-focused construction businesses around the world.

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G60RS H delivers renewable clean power generation from JCB

12 MAY 2026

JCB is a world leader in the use of hydrogen as a fuel source, having invested more than £100 million in its hydrogen engine technology in recent years. The company has produced a range of concept hydrogen-fuelled telescopic handlers and backhoe loaders and is now bringing to the power generation market its first hydrogen-fuelled generator.

JCB is a world leader in the use of hydrogen as a fuel source, having invested more than £100 million in its hydrogen engine technology in recent years. The company has produced a range of concept hydrogen-fuelled telescopic handlers and backhoe loaders and is now bringing to the power generation market its first hydrogen-fuelled generator.

VM128D Single Drum Soil Compactor

JCB single drum soil compactors deliver Stage V power

12 MAY 2026

JCB is building on the launch of Europe’s first 12-tonne, Stage V, single-drum soil compactor last year, by unveiling a further two models competing in the 12-15 tonne sector. The highly efficient VM118D is joined by the larger VM128D and the VM138D, extending JCB’s leadership in this competitive area of the compaction market.

JCB is building on the launch of Europe’s first 12-tonne, Stage V, single-drum soil compactor last year, by unveiling a further two models competing in the 12-15 tonne sector. The highly efficient VM118D is joined by the larger VM128D and the VM138D, extending JCB’s leadership in this competitive area of the compaction market.

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HYKIT launches mobile hydrogen refueller the MHR – X75

12 MAY 2026

Leading clean energy partnership HYKIT today announced the launch of a fully integrated, mobile hydrogen refuelling system designed to bring fast, reliable hydrogen infrastructure directly to site.

Leading clean energy partnership HYKIT today announced the launch of a fully integrated, mobile hydrogen refuelling system designed to bring fast, reliable hydrogen infrastructure directly to site.

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JCB’s DualDrive clocks big time savings on site

08 MAY 2026

One of JCB’s DualDrive backhoe loaders is slashing the time spent on tasks for a Barnsley-based groundworks company.

One of JCB’s DualDrive backhoe loaders is slashing the time spent on tasks for a Barnsley-based groundworks company.

JCB E-TECH range puts premier on the path to carbon neutral

JCB E-TECH range puts premier on the path to carbon neutral

04 MAY 2026

Premier Plant & Tool Hire is accelerating its journey towards carbon neutral operations with the addition of a fleet of JCB electric equipment.

Premier Plant & Tool Hire is accelerating its journey towards carbon neutral operations with the addition of a fleet of JCB electric equipment.

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JCB wins major industry accolade for machine safety aid

30 APRIL 2026

JCB has won a major award for an industry-leading machine safety aid on its world leading Loadall telescopic handlers.

JCB has won a major award for an industry-leading machine safety aid on its world leading Loadall telescopic handlers.