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What are the benefits of a mini telehandler?

There are lots of benefits of a mini telehandler. It is compact with around 2m dimensions in height and width, it’s more flexible on rough terrain and in small spaces, it has vertical and horizontal reach for versatile handline and it’s lightweight for excellent maneuverability.

How far can a telehandler reach?

The JCB telehandler range has a variety of different reach capacity, 4-20m. The reach capacity depends on the size of the machine, with bigger machines offering greater reach.

When should I use a compact telehandler?

You should use a compact telehandler for jobs where space is restricted, examples include low ceiling heights, tight spaces, rough terrain or indoor sites.

What is a mini telehandler?

A mini telehandler - or telescopic handler, is a lifting machine equipped with a telescopic boom and a lifting attachments, allowing it to function as a forklift and a crane. This dual ability, combined with the fact many telehandlers can accommodate a variety of attachments, make it one of the most versatile machines on a site.

What does a crane hook do?

Crane hooks are the crane component designed to lift and suspend heavy loads, and are an essential type of weight lifting equipment.  

JCB Crane Hooks can be mounted to JCB Floating Forks seamlessly. Featuring a swivelling hook and retention pins, these components prioritise safety, allowing your machine to handle suspended loads reliably and securely.  

How many types of lifting equipment are there?

Lifting equipment refers to any tool that helps to lift, transport, and safely handle heavy loads. There are many types of lifting equipment for construction and a variety of types of warehouse lifting equipment. Whatever site you’re working with, JCB offer a selection of safe, efficient lifting gear. Explore the range, including our:

What is a hydraulic breaker used for?

A hydraulic breaker is a mechanical device use to demolish hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or stone. As a result, hydraulic breakers are commonly used for demolition or breaking work as they reduce the physical effort required from workers and can increase productivity. The demolition or breaking jobs hydraulic breakers can be used for include demolishing concrete, asphalt, or rock in mining or road construction. JCB offer two hydraulic breaker ranges: Contractor & Professional.

What is a hydraulic breaker?

A hydraulic breaker, commonly used in road construction, is a mechanical device use to demolish hard surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, or stone. It operates as an equipment mounted jackhammer that splits materials into smaller pieces for reuse or recycling. As such, hydraulic breakers are often used for demolishing jobs as they reduce the physical effort required from workers and can increase productivity. JCB offer two hydraulic breaker ranges: Contractor & Professional.

Why buy an Electric JCB machine now?

The future of electric machines is here and ready to buy, today. Join the leaders in electric innovation as we head down the road to zero emissions. Our pioneering JCB E-TECH range of machines includes Telehandlers, Mini Excavators, Site Dumpers, Forklifts, Teletruks, Generators, Power Packs and more, all of which use the existing infrastructure which is already widely in use across the construction, agricultural and industrial sectors.

What is a tandem roller?

Tandem rollers have two smooth steel drums - one in the front and one in the back.This makes them ideal for compacting asphalt and means they can work extremly efficiently. As a result, JCB tandem rollers are designed to compact area, not volume, meaning they can flatten and pave large sections of road quickly.

However, tandem rollers can also be used to compact soil. For example, they can be used to roll sports pitches.