Plant Hire customer E.T.W Plant Hire has added a Backhoe Loader to its growing fleet – a special edition machine launched to mark JCB’s 75th Anniversary. JCB launched the special edition models last year to coincide with the production of the 750,000th backhoe loader. And now, Plant Hire and Groundworks contractor E.T.W Plant Hire has purchased the historic machine – a 3CX model. “We are delighted to purchase this special edition 3CX backhoe loader and we understand it is the very first special edition model to be delivered in North...
JCB has developed a new rapid Universal Charger, compatible with current and future E-TECH electric models. Working with machine electrical systems from 48V to 96V and above, the JCB Universal Charger offers customers a future-proofed off-board rapid-charging solution, to allow extended working capability with battery electric construction and industrial machinery. All JCB E-TECH equipment is supplied from the factory with a standard built-in charger and rapid charger preparation, allowing customers to simply plug into the JCB Universal C...
JCB has launched its first ever electric Loadall model as the expansion of its E-TECH range of zero-emissions machines gathers pace. More than 43 years after the company pioneered the concept of telescopic handlers, the new 525-60E, a full electric version of the popular Loadall has been made available to customers in the UK. Designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional diesel-powered machine, the 525-60E offers a zero-emissions load handling solution to construction, industrial and agricultural customers. Key fe...
JCB has launched its first-ever electric site dumper with the unveiling of a one-tonne high-tip model powered by lithium-ion battery technology. Designed to work indoors, underground and in emissions-sensitive areas, the 1TE electric dumper is an ideal partner for JCB’s market-leading 19C-1E electric mini excavator. Key features include: Zero emissions and low noise levels Fast charge capability Full shift operation in typical use High-tip skip design to allow loading into skips and larger containers The 1T-E site dumper i...
JCB has introduced an electric version of the popular HTD-5 Dumpster tracked carrier, expanding its growing range of innovative fully electric E-TECH models. The addition of electric drive makes the machine suitable for urban and indoor applications which require low noise and zero exhaust emissions. It also comes with the brand new optional ride-on SmartStep for enhanced versatility, safety and operator comfort. The feature isolates power to the tracks if the operator steps off the step while moving, but still allows power to the skip and h...
All 9 of the Gunn JCB depots will be closed this Easter weekend, starting from Good Friday (April 2nd, 2021), through to Easter Monday (April 5th, 2021). We will reopen all our depots on Tuesday 6th April 2021 at 7.30 am. As usual, our emergency cover for Service and Parts breakdowns will be available. For emergencies call 0800 0042 08 (subject to a call out charge) From all of us at Gunn JCB, we’d like to wish you a very Happy Easter! ...
Gunn JCB has secured one of the biggest deals of the year for the X-Series range of tracked excavators after an investment by one of the Midlands’ leading civil engineering companies. Chasetown Civil Engineering has bought 20 X-Series machines - including 220X and 140X models - as part of an investment in new machinery worth £3 million. The deal also includes the addition of JCB 3, 5 and 8-tonne compact excavator models to its fleet. The order from the Burntwood, Staffordshire firm was placed with Gunn JCB and the new machines join an ...
Stoke-on-Trent City Council today became the first authority in the UK to invest in JCB's PotholePro machine which repairs potholes four times quicker than standard methods. Councillor Daniel Jellyman, cabinet member for regeneration, infrastructure and heritage at the city council, said he was very impressed with the trials which took place last year and as a result the PotholePro was now being deployed on the city’s roads. He said: “We know how important road maintenance is to our residents and that is why we are at the front of the q...
At Gunn JCB, we are committed to providing you with the very highest aftersales support to keep your machines in peak condition. We understand it can be tricky to keep an eye on the general condition of your equipment and so we are renewing our commitment to support you. From the 1st March, we will offer a Machine Health Check as standard with every Service and as an option after every breakdown call-out, for ultimate peace of mind. What is a Machine Health Check Our trained engineers will assess your machine, including all the general che...
Civil Engineering & Groundworks firm Helix Civils Ltd has taken delivery of two new JCB machines, just six months after their first-ever JCB machine purchase. Adding to their construction fleet, the business took delivery of a JCB 6 tonne Site Dumper and a CT160-80 JCB Vibratory Tandem Roller. In 2020 Helix Civils purchased the performance-driven JCB 131X Excavator, following the launch of the industry-leading X Series Excavators. The business has already made good use of the machine on projects including foundation and drainage excavati...
