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Smart Plant & Tool Hire Ltd

Building a Strong Foundation: Why Smart Plant knew JCB was the right choice for their first fleet. Smart Plant and Tool Hire, a newly established business based in Liverpool, have thoughtfully built their fleet with a selection of high performance JCB machines to meet the needs of their customer base. Built for civil engineering, groundworks and landscaping, their current fleet now consists of: 4 x Rollers CT160 2 x Excavator 16C-1’s 1 x Micro 8008 2 x HTD-5 Micro Dumper Smart Plant and Tool Hire Ltd said they chose ...

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New Product launch

JCB TO HONOUR STAFFORDSHIRE ROOTS AND CHALLENGE VW's TOP SELLING ITEM. It's a well-known quiz question that Volkswagen's top-selling part worldwide is a curry bockwurst sausage! Now Gunn JCB has teamed up with the Staffordshire-based machine manufacturer JCB to launch the UK's equivalent, The Staffordshire Oatcake! Read More For further information please contact Gunn's Group Parts Manager: chris.cope@gunn-jcb.co.uk Grab a pack of six Staffordshire Oatcakes (part number 0104/2024) for just £2.99! They're available now at all GUNN JC...

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Easter Opening Times

This Easter, all 6 of the Gunn JCB depots will be closed for the Easter weekend. We will close on Thursday, 28th March, at 5.30 pm and reopen on Tuesday, 2nd April, at 7.30 am. We will operate an out-of-hours call-out service (0800 004 2008) for emergency requirements, for which a charge applies. From all of us at Gunn JCB, we wish you a very Happy Easter!...

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JCB launches new Machines

Gunn JCB is pleased to announce the launch of five new JCB machines. We look at some of the features and benefits of the latest models available to UK customers in construction, highways, civil engineering, and ground workers. Introducing the all-new 25z-1 and 26C-1 Mini Excavators Introducing the all-new Generation Stage V 25Z-1 JCB Mini Excavator with Zero Tailswing Configuration. This model is designed to offer durability, reliability, and towability, making it easy to work and load efficiently in confined spaces. The new JCB 26C-1 mini ex...

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Merry Christmas

As the year comes to an end, the team at GUNN JCB would like to wish you and your loved ones a very merry and festive Christmas. Looking back on the previous year, we want to express our deep gratitude for your continued support. As we look forward to the upcoming year, we are excited to partner with you once again in 2024. Just a reminder that our depots will be closed over the festive break. However, we will operate an out-of-hours emergency call-out service (0800 004 2008) for which a charge applies. Christmas Opening Hours...

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Christmas Opening Times 2023

Our Gunn JCB depots will close at 5.30 pm on Friday, 22nd December, and reopen at 7.30 am on Tuesday, 2nd January 2023. Opening times: Friday 22nd December – Open as usual until 17:30pm Monday 25h December – CLOSED Tuesday 26th December – CLOSED Wednesday 27th December – CLOSED Thursday 28th December – CLOSED Friday 29th December – CLOSED Monday 1st January – CLOSED Tuesday 2nd January – Open as usual from 7.30 am As always, we will operate an out-of-hours emergency call-out service (0800 004 2008) for which a charge a...

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ASHBROOK PLANT HIRE TAKES DELIVERY OF NEW JCB COMPACT TELEHANDLER FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY.

Cheshire, UK – ASHBROOK, one of the UK's leading plant, access, and agricultural machinery hire companies, has taken delivery of their first of three JCB 514-40 Telehandlers. This latest addition to Ashbrook plant hire fleet, of over 400 JCB machines, offers increased flexibility, productivity and towing convenience. The new JCB 514-40 Telehandler is the latest JCB Telehandler developed and boasts the smallest package ever but with the largest cab in its class. This new model is designed to access areas other machines cannot, making it the...

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Gunn JCB returns to the Anglesey County Show.

We are pleased to be heading to the Anglesey County Show in August to display a wide range of JCB machines for customers to jump in their seats. The Anglesey Agricultural Show is an annual two-day event attracting over 50,000 people—a great day out for the whole family in the heart of the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. We will be showing a variety of machines to suit different needs. Our range caters for everyone, with an excavator for any requirement. We will show the latest JCB X Series tracked excavators - outstanding for larger groundw...

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Come see Gunn JCB at the Great Eccleston Show!

We are pleased to inform you that we will be showcasing a variety of JCB machines at the Great Eccleston Show on July 15th and 16th. We offer a variety of machines to suit different needs. Our range includes the latest JCB 245XR crawler excavator that's great for housebuilding and larger groundworks, as well as the compact JCB 16c-1 mini excavator that provides a versatile and towable option for landscapers and builders. Additionally, we'll be showcasing the JCB 90Z midi excavator, which is currently available through JCB Finance at 0% in...

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JCB WINS 900 MACHINE DEAL FROM NATIONAL BUILDERS’ MERCHANT

JCB has won one of its biggest orders of the year after a 900-machine deal was signed with national builders’ merchant Jewson. The order for machines worth more than £12 million is the biggest ever placed by Tool Hire - the rental division of Jewson - in the 20 years since JCB first began supplying the company. And the special anniversary is being marked in electrifying style – literally – as the new fleet of machines includes 19C-1 E electric mini excavator models and 1TE electric site dumpers. As well as being considerably quiete...

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