JCB special-edition VetsAid Teleskid now available nationwide

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A groundbreaking way to work – built to lift communities and honor those who served.

There’s a new way to get the job done – and it’s built with purpose. JCB’s special-edition VetsAid Teleskid is now available through dealers across the United States, offering operators a powerful machine that doesn’t just move material but moves the mission forward. 

This bold limited-edition Teleskid, featuring a military-green finish, custom-stitched VetsAid seat and personalized dog tags, is part of JCB’s commitment to raise $1 million for veteran support services. For each machine sold, $1,000 is donated to VetsAid, the national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by rock legend and Gold Star son, Joe Walsh. The funds directly support grassroots veteran organizations providing critical care to servicemen and women transitioning back to civilian life.

With every purchase, customers aren’t just investing in breakthrough equipment – they’re directly supporting U.S. military veterans through JCB’s partnership with VetsAid. It’s innovation with intention – a better way to work that gives back.

The mission

Founded in 2017, VetsAid is a nonprofit and benefit music festival dedicated to helping veterans return to civilian life with dignity, support and care. To date, the organization has disbursed more than $3.3 million to vetted community-based service groups across the United States.

“VetsAid isn’t just about raising money and awareness for America’s veterans and their families,” said Walsh. “It’s also about finding common ground among music lovers of all backgrounds and coming together to build and rebuild communities around a shared love of country.”

The VetsAid initiative with JCB was launched with a $250,000 corporate pledge, with additional funds raised through sales of limited-edition machines and merchandise. 

This is a legacy project between two families that will help give veterans and their families in the U.S. a better future and offer them the care and support they deserve

Alice Bamford | Daughter of JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford

The machine

The VetsAid 3TS-8T Teleskid is more than a commemorative model – it’s a breakthrough in compact equipment innovation. It is the only skid steer in the world with a telescoping boom, giving operators unmatched flexibility to:

  • Lift higher - up to 13 feet of vertical reach
  • Reach farther - over 8 feet forward
  • Dig deeper - 3 feet below grade
  • Handle more - up to 3,695 pounds of operating capacity

A 74 hp engine powers robust hydraulic performance, ideal for use with attachments such as buckets, forks, augers, trenchers and grapples. Designed for heavy-duty jobsites across construction, landscaping and agriculture, the Teleskid maximizes output and minimizes downtime.

Operators benefit from a side-door entry and JCB’s exclusive single-arm boom, enhancing visibility, safety and access. With broad attachment compatibility and all-terrain agility, the Teleskid lets users do more – and do it with purpose.