Hydrogen. Welcome to the new normal
Hydrogen power has arrived, and it’s working on real-world construction sites today. This is not a prototype project or technology demonstrator – JCB’s hydrogen powered machines are in series production and available to order now.
Revolution through evolution
At the heart of every hydrogen JCB machine is our cutting-edge hydrogen internal combustion engine. Developed by JCB engineers in the UK, this engine has been purpose-designed from the ground-up to deliver hydrogen fuel to the UK and beyond. By utilising established engine technology with readily available components and supply chains, the JCB hydrogen engine represents the next evolution of internal combustion engine technology.
Zero Carbon - Zero Compromise
With hydrogen power, our JCB hydrogen engines produce the same torque, power and efficiency as their diesel counterpart – resulting in machines which provide the same levels of performance, with none of the CO2. This is the first ever hydrogen power engine to receive full Stage V emissions approval in the UK and EU – all achieved without the need for DPF, SCR or DOC.
The future of work site power
Since building our first agricultural tipping trailers back in 1945, we’ve always been looking for a better way. This commitment to innovation has fuelled our journey for over 80 years. And now, we’ve taken another huge step forward as an industry leading hydrogen engine manufacturer, with the introduction of our hydrogen-powered generator.
The G60RS H is powered by the pioneering JCB hydrogen combustion engine, providing clean electricity on site. Working in conjunction with the JCB Powerpack, the system delivers maximum efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Discover how the G60RS H and Powerpack represents the future of work site power.
Hydrogen Generators
The legend takes its next step
Since 1953, the iconic JCB Backhoe Loader has continually evolved and now it takes its next step. Already known as the ultimate all-round machine, the JCB 3CX Backhoe Loader with a hydrogen powered engine now offers operators that same JCB feel and flexibility, but with none of the CO2 emissions.
A true do-it-all machine, the JCB 3CX Hydrogen can operate anywhere. Whether it’s working in remote fields or busy city centres, the JCB 3CX Hydrogen is the tool for the job.
Hydrogen Backhoe
Always looking for a better way
I have never been content with the status quo. Just because things have been done in a certain way for years is no reason not to do things differently. Successful businesses need to be reinventing themselves all of the time; keeping ahead of events, keeping ahead of competitors, but most importantly, keeping customers happy.
That’s why everyone at JCB is challenged to be always looking for a better way. It’s our operating model – it ensures JCB does the right thing all of the time for the benefit of our customers and of course our planet.
It’s what makes us stand out in our industry.
Lord Bamford | JCB Chairman
The latest JCB hydrogen updates
How does refuelling work?
JCB machines need a net-zero solution that can enable them to work anywhere in the world with maximum uptime. Hydrogen refuelling is the ultimate fast and mobile solution.
Big breakthrough as truck gets the hydrogen treatment.
JCB has made a major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a 7.5 tonne Mercedes truck.
Breakthrough proves hydrogen's wider appeal for white van man
JCB has made a second major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van.