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520X Tracked Excavator X Series

JCB’s biggest ever X Series to debut at Hillhead

25 MAY 2026

JCB will unveil a host of new machines and technology developments at Hillhead 2026 - signalling continued investment in the quarrying, aggregates and recycling sectors.

JCB will unveil a host of new machines and technology developments at Hillhead 2026 - signalling continued investment in the quarrying, aggregates and recycling sectors.

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JCB pledges support as Cheadle doubles up on summer fun events

22 MAY 2026

It’s celebration time for two high-profile Cheadle summer entertainment events after the town’s biggest employer pledged its support.

It’s celebration time for two high-profile Cheadle summer entertainment events after the town’s biggest employer pledged its support.

Uttoxeter Lions urge over 50s to sign up for free prostate cancer test

Uttoxeter Lions urge over 50s to sign up for free prostate cancer test

22 MAY 2026

A Uttoxeter charity is urging local men to sign up for its annual free prostate cancer testing campaign which this week received funding support from digger giant JCB.

A Uttoxeter charity is urging local men to sign up for its annual free prostate cancer testing campaign which this week received funding support from digger giant JCB.

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JCB introduces more productive 420X crawler excavator

13 MAY 2026

JCB is launching the 420X crawler excavator, a high performance 40-tonne class machine that is primarily aimed at aggregate production, contract crushing, demolition, earthmoving and quarrying customers.

JCB is launching the 420X crawler excavator, a high performance 40-tonne class machine that is primarily aimed at aggregate production, contract crushing, demolition, earthmoving and quarrying customers.

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Wraps come off new range topping 50 tonne class excavator

13 MAY 2026

JCB is expanding its X-Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the new range-topping 50-tonne class 520X.

JCB is expanding its X-Series range of crawler excavators with the launch of the new range-topping 50-tonne class 520X.

JCB Hydromax on the Bonneville Salt Flats

JCB targets new land speed record using its own hydrogen engines

13 MAY 2026

British engineering giant JCB is targeting a new land speed record with a 32-foot car powered by its own hydrogen engines.

British engineering giant JCB is targeting a new land speed record with a 32-foot car powered by its own hydrogen engines.

9T DualDrive Dumper Press Image May 2026

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.

VM58 Soil Compactor Press Photo May 2026

Compact JCB soil compactors provide connected compaction

12 MAY 2026

JCB is launching two smaller single drum soil compactors, the VM58D and the VM78D. These models compete in the 4-8 tonne class and are offered with EU Stage V diesel engines, delivering low exhaust emissions, high efficiency and improved compaction performance.

JCB is launching two smaller single drum soil compactors, the VM58D and the VM78D. These models compete in the 4-8 tonne class and are offered with EU Stage V diesel engines, delivering low exhaust emissions, high efficiency and improved compaction performance.

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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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.