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How to choose the right mini excavator for you
Got a big job to do – and need a reliable machine to tackle the task? From digging to grading, there’s a compact excavator that meets your needs.
Got a big job to do – and need a reliable machine to tackle the task? From digging to grading, there’s a compact excavator that meets your needs.
80th Anniversary History
JCB was founded on October 23rd, 1945 by the late Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE in a tiny lock-up garage in the Staffordshire market town of Uttoxeter. Learn about JCB's 80 year history.
JCB was founded on October 23rd, 1945 by the late Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE in a tiny lock-up garage in the Staffordshire market town of Uttoxeter. Learn about JCB's 80 year history.
Mini Excavators vs Micro Excavators
Choosing the right excavator for your job means you get maximum comfort, efficiency and performance from your machine.
Choosing the right excavator for your job means you get maximum comfort, efficiency and performance from your machine.
Doubling down
JCB UX interface makes the best even better for repeat X Series customer.
JCB UX interface makes the best even better for repeat X Series customer.
Sparking interest
Rental is all about service. So when customers at Wetherby Tool & Plant Hire began requesting an electric micro excavator for indoor work, the company responded by snapping up one of the UK’s very first JCB 8008E CTS models.
Rental is all about service. So when customers at Wetherby Tool & Plant Hire began requesting an electric micro excavator for indoor work, the company responded by snapping up one of the UK’s very first JCB 8008E CTS models.
Turn it up
The team at JM Dewar Plant Contractors know that when you're working across civil engineering, groundworks, forestry and agriculture, it’s all about uptime. Based in Crieff, Perthshire, this third-generation family business keeps things moving with a modern fleet that does it all.
The team at JM Dewar Plant Contractors know that when you're working across civil engineering, groundworks, forestry and agriculture, it’s all about uptime. Based in Crieff, Perthshire, this third-generation family business keeps things moving with a modern fleet that does it all.
Ahead of the curve
Rocket Rentals isn’t in the habit of standing still. Since 2003, the Gloucestershire-based plant hire firm has built a reputation for smart investments, top-tier service and a no-nonsense approach to kit.
Rocket Rentals isn’t in the habit of standing still. Since 2003, the Gloucestershire-based plant hire firm has built a reputation for smart investments, top-tier service and a no-nonsense approach to kit.
Flying high
Few companies understand controlled demolition quite like Safedem. For more than a century, the Dundee-based family business has been bringing down buildings with precision, skill and safety at its core.
Few companies understand controlled demolition quite like Safedem. For more than a century, the Dundee-based family business has been bringing down buildings with precision, skill and safety at its core.
Just the ticket
JCB is proud to service a varied customer base who undertake a broad range of specialised tasks and applications across numerous sectors, with its extensive fleet of innovative equipment. One such customer is Gary Brown & Daughters.
JCB is proud to service a varied customer base who undertake a broad range of specialised tasks and applications across numerous sectors, with its extensive fleet of innovative equipment. One such customer is Gary Brown & Daughters.
Powered by JCB
To stand up to rugged surroundings, unpredictable weather and demanding requirements of its customers, agricultural and plant firm Durdle Contracting turned to JCB to furnish its fleet of 14-20T excavators, Loadalls and a JCB Fastrac - which has shown to be a true workhorse for its extensive operations.
To stand up to rugged surroundings, unpredictable weather and demanding requirements of its customers, agricultural and plant firm Durdle Contracting turned to JCB to furnish its fleet of 14-20T excavators, Loadalls and a JCB Fastrac - which has shown to be a true workhorse for its extensive operations.