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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
Hundreds of runners are expected at the 2026 JCB Lakeside 5

JCB lakeside 5 charity race under starter’s orders

25 JUNE 2026

On your marks… competitive racers and fun runners alike are being urged to sign up for the JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run fundraiser which comes under starter’s orders on Thursday July 9th.

On your marks… competitive racers and fun runners alike are being urged to sign up for the JCB Lakeside 5 and Fun Run fundraiser which comes under starter’s orders on Thursday July 9th.

JCB Hydromax Testing at RAF Wittering with parachute

JCB Hydromax hits 208mph as UK testing successfully concludes

25 JUNE 2026

British engineering giant JCB has successfully completed UK testing of its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car – reaching 208mph and clearing the way for its world land speed record attempt at Bonneville next month.

British engineering giant JCB has successfully completed UK testing of its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax car – reaching 208mph and clearing the way for its world land speed record attempt at Bonneville next month.

490 Wheel Loading Shovel

JCB previews new 480 and 490 wheeled loaders at Hillhead 2026

23 JUNE 2026

JCB is previewing its largest, most productive, wheeled loaders to date, at the Hillhead quarry show near Buxton. The 480 and the 490, both engineered to meet EU Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions standards, will deliver payloads of 8,000kg and 9,000kg respectively.

JCB is previewing its largest, most productive, wheeled loaders to date, at the Hillhead quarry show near Buxton. The 480 and the 490, both engineered to meet EU Stage V and Tier 4 Final emissions standards, will deliver payloads of 8,000kg and 9,000kg respectively.

Leek sports club bowled over by £750 JCB donation for new kit

Leek sports club bowled over by £750 JCB donation for new kit

22 JUNE 2026

A STAFFORDSHIRE Moorlands sports club has been bowled over by a £750 donation from digger giant JCB to buy new kit and help boost membership.

A STAFFORDSHIRE Moorlands sports club has been bowled over by a £750 donation from digger giant JCB to buy new kit and help boost membership.

Cheshire family firm places £18 million machine order with JCB

Cheshire family firm places £18 million machine order with JCB

18 JUNE 2026

A Cheshire family business which started with a single borrowed machine has placed an £18 million order for new equipment from JCB.

A Cheshire family business which started with a single borrowed machine has placed an £18 million order for new equipment from JCB.

JCB Hydromax with driver Wing Commander Andy Green OBE at RAF Wittering

JCB Hydromax world land speed record attempt surges ahead

17 JUNE 2026

British engineering giant JCB’s bid to set a world hydrogen land speed record is surging ahead - with the car now built and testing under way.

British engineering giant JCB’s bid to set a world hydrogen land speed record is surging ahead - with the car now built and testing under way.

Janet Matthews (centre) is flanked by daughter Jenny Lowe and granddaughter Maisie-2

Transplant mum marks op milestone with call for more donors

11 JUNE 2026

A North Staffordshire mum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her life-saving transplant surgery with a call for more donors to come forward.

A North Staffordshire mum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her life-saving transplant surgery with a call for more donors to come forward.

Fastrac 6000 Series 6300 Spraying at sunset application

JCB high productivity arable machines at the Cereals event

09 JUNE 2026

JCB will showcase the new 335hp Fastrac 6300 at Cereals this month – with the tractor starring alongside the company’s most productive materials handling machines for efficient grain, bulk fertiliser and bale handling.

JCB will showcase the new 335hp Fastrac 6300 at Cereals this month – with the tractor starring alongside the company’s most productive materials handling machines for efficient grain, bulk fertiliser and bale handling.

Housebuilder on the road to success with JCB

Housebuilder on the road to success with JCB

09 JUNE 2026

A leading housebuilder is tackling its largest ever project with exclusively JCB equipment.

A leading housebuilder is tackling its largest ever project with exclusively JCB equipment.

Fastrac 6000 Series 6300 Cultivation at Sunset Application

Scot Agri showcases new JCB machines at Royal Highland Show

03 JUNE 2026

The new 335hp, all-wheel steer Fastrac 6300 will take centre stage at this year’s Royal Highland Show as JCB dealer Scot Agri showcases a comprehensive line-up of JCB farm equipment at Ingliston, Edinburgh from June 18-21.

The new 335hp, all-wheel steer Fastrac 6300 will take centre stage at this year’s Royal Highland Show as JCB dealer Scot Agri showcases a comprehensive line-up of JCB farm equipment at Ingliston, Edinburgh from June 18-21.