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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
Electric wins award

Something to shout about as hush quiet electric mini wins award

09 JULY 2020

JCB is today celebrating the news that its electric mini excavator has scooped one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for engineering innovation.

JCB is today celebrating the news that its electric mini excavator has scooped one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for engineering innovation.

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Demolition contractors praise for new JCB X Series model

07 JULY 2020

A Dorset contractor has described his new JCB 220X as the ‘the perfect demolition excavator’ after 20 years of searching for a model with the machine’s combination of size stability, and breakout force.

A Dorset contractor has described his new JCB 220X as the ‘the perfect demolition excavator’ after 20 years of searching for a model with the machine’s combination of size stability, and breakout force.

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JCB leads the way with first hydrogen fuelled excavator

01 JULY 2020

JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator as it continues to lead the sector on zero and low carbon technologies, the company announced today.

JCB has developed the construction industry’s first ever hydrogen powered excavator as it continues to lead the sector on zero and low carbon technologies, the company announced today.

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UK legislation on towing a trailer with earthmoving equipment

25 APRIL 2020

The innovative JCB Hydradig is proving to be the global answer to the modern work site.

The innovative JCB Hydradig is proving to be the global answer to the modern work site.

JCB Power Systems ready for Stage V emissions standard

JCB power systems ready for Stage V emissions standard

14 MARCH 2020

JCB Power Systems will use a combination of next generation particulate control technology, using diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), integrated DPF & selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet EU Stage V regulations.

JCB Power Systems will use a combination of next generation particulate control technology, using diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), integrated DPF & selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet EU Stage V regulations.

2020 - JCB marks the manufacture of its 750,000 backhoe loader

Historic day as 750,000th backhoe rolls off JCB production line

03 MARCH 2020

JCB today celebrated a unique milestone as its 750,000th backhoe loader rolled off the production line.

JCB today celebrated a unique milestone as its 750,000th backhoe loader rolled off the production line.

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JCB offers extensive Loadall aerial work platform range

16 FEBRUARY 2020

JCB has completed a range of aerial work platform baskets, for use with four of its popular Loadall telescopic handlers.

JCB has completed a range of aerial work platform baskets, for use with four of its popular Loadall telescopic handlers.

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Innovative Dual Tech transmission for industrial Loadalls

06 FEBRUARY 2020

JCB has developed the world’s first dual technology transmission designed specifically for its Loadall telescopic handlers, combining the best characteristics of powershift and hydrostatic drives.

JCB has developed the world’s first dual technology transmission designed specifically for its Loadall telescopic handlers, combining the best characteristics of powershift and hydrostatic drives.

World leading JCB cabs factory project forges ahead 2019

World-leading JCB cabs factory project forges ahead

16 JANUARY 2020

Construction work on the new £50 million JCB Cab Systems factory is forging ahead as it targets a summer opening.

Construction work on the new £50 million JCB Cab Systems factory is forging ahead as it targets a summer opening.

World's Fastest Tractor

JCB Fastrac storms into record books as world's fastest tractor

17 NOVEMBER 2019

JCB’s Fastrac has stormed into the record books after being crowned the world’s fastest tractor with a speed of 135.191 mph.

JCB’s Fastrac has stormed into the record books after being crowned the world’s fastest tractor with a speed of 135.191 mph.