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JCB announced that its 512-56 Loadall telescopic handler is now available with a 74 hp JCB EcoMAX engine, making it the world’s first 12,000 lb telehandler that requires no diesel particulate filter (DPF), no diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and no other engine aftertreatment. The new 74 hp 512-56 telehandler uses the proven high-torque 74 hp […]

JCB is bringing production of the popular 505-20TC Loadall compact telescopic handler to its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia. Installation of the new production line has begun, with full-rate production planned for September. The Savannah facility will continue to manufacture JCB skid steer and compact track loaders, and military construction machines, […]

The JCB range of Loadall telescopic handlers has received the 2018 EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value Award in the lift truck and telehandler category. The award recognizes JCB telehandlers as having higher retained values for the past five years than competing telehandler brands and material handling products. “Retained value is a critical measuring stick for equipment […]

Less than one year after its launch, the JCB Teleskid skid steer and compact track loader has won a sixth industry award for quality and innovation, making it the most awarded skid steer in history. The JCB Teleskid is the world’s first and only skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom, allowing […]

The JCB Teleskid skid steer and compact track loader, Hydradig wheeled excavator, and Access mobile elevating work platforms have been named in Construction Equipment magazine’s 2017 Top 100 New Products Awards. The awards recognize the year’s most innovative new construction equipment, as chosen by the publication’s editorial staff. “Developing innovative product solutions to meet to […]

The JCB 407 wheel loader and JCB 8018 compact excavator have received EquipmentWatch 2017-2018 Lowest Cost of Ownership Awards. The awards recognize the JCB 407 and the JCB 8018 as the most cost-efficient machines, within their respective construction equipment product categories, to own and operate over a five-year period. The JCB 407 received the Lowest […]

JCB launched its 210T and 215T compact track loaders, offering the power and performance of large-platform compact track loaders in small-platform, easily towable machines weighing less than 10,000 lb. The 210T and the 215T are powered by the proven 74 hp (55 kW) JCB Diesel by Kohler engine, requiring no DPF and no DEF. The […]

A fleet of more than 20 JCB machines is playing a starring role in the latest installment of a cult film franchise. JCB skid steers loaders, Loadall telescopic handlers and JS excavators were supplied to 20th Century Fox for the making of the new film “Alien: Covenant” which was released in the U.S. on Friday, […]

Do you have a construction loving kid or “kid at heart” on your holiday shopping list? Need help finding the perfect gift? We’ve compiled a list of our favorite construction toys! Our list has toys for every age from dump trucks to excavators. There’s something for just about every price range. Here’s our list in […]

The world’s most powerful mini excavators. The all-new JCB 85Z-1 and 86C-1 8T machines are generating quite a buzz, and no wonder. With a powerful T4F engine, perfect dig geometry, innovative hydraulics, excellent fuel economy and easy servicing, the machine’s productivity is first-class. The new innovative machines are versatile, thanks to a choice of dipper […]

When you need high mobility and high lift, there’s only one type of machine for the job – a JCB Rough Terrain Forklift. We engineered the entire line with durability, productivity and safety in mind – giving you the confidence to work in the roughest environments. Lift Capacity (lbs) 10,000 Gross Power (hp) 84 Max […]

The 22 Ton capacity 722 is the largest model in the JCB range of ADT’s. With more power and its ability to carry more payload than its lighter family members, the 722 has all the key features that are expected of this size of machine. With the JCB patented front suspension, similar to that used […]