Like JCB, many of our customers are family businesses, and we always enjoy meeting the next generation. Recently sales Director Mark Roberts met the next generation of Ridgeway Rental, William Jones.
Ridgway Rentals is a leading Plant Hire company, based in Shropshire and covering the whole of the UK. With over 50 years of experience in the plant hire industry, the business is still family-run today.
Gunn JCB’s relationship with Ridgway Rentals goes back many years and sales director, Mark Roberts means to ensure this relationship continues onto the fourth generation!
“We have always valued the great relationship we have with Gunn JCB, which goes back to the 1960s. Our long-standing commitment to Gunn has played a part in us obtaining the latest equipment from the JCB production line”.
Stuart Jones, Ridgway Managing Director
Find out more about Ridgway Rentals CLICK HERE
WASTEMASTERS HIRE SHOW CONTINUED BRAND LOYALTY WITH PURCHASE OF 30TH JCB MACHINE
Leading plant machinery experts Wastemasters Hire is continuing to grow their waste handling fleet, with the purchase of their 30th JCB machine this year from Gunn JCB.
With over 30 years of experience in the refuse and recycling industry, Wastemasters Hire is one of the largest waste plant hire specialists in the Midlands, providing fast, flexible plant hire to meet the waste handling requirements of domestic and commercial clients across the country.
The company not only has grand ambitions of its own but readily supports its customers in achieving their own goals with ease, delivering the latest plant machinery on demand.
To achieve the growing demand for waste handling equipment, Wastemasters Hire is investing in JCB Wheeled Material Handlers, Wheel Loading Shovels, Teletruks and 560-80 Loadall telescopic handlers – all manufactured to the Wastemaster specification, including the new Stage V Engine. The latest arrivals join an impressive fleet that already includes over 30 JCB machines.
“We couldn’t be happier with our new JCB equipment,” says Ian White of Wastemasters Hire. “We invest in the best to guarantee performance. JCB is a known brand and trusted manufacturer. We’re delighted to be able to work with such high-quality machinery and to be able to offer specialist equipment to our customers, so they can do their job more efficiently.”
Wastemasters Hire has retained a strong level of brand loyalty to JCB over the years, and this latest order only helps solidify what is already a long-standing commitment to excellence.
Find out more about Wastemasters Hire at the official website https://www.wastemastershire.co.uk
1 TONNE SITE DUMPER CROWNED HIRE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
The safety benefits of JCB’s smallest site dumper; the JCB 1T-2 has been crowned Hire Industry Product of the Year at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021.
The award was presented by The Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA), and the winners were announced recently at a virtual awards ceremony.
The EU Stage V compliant 1.0-tonne site dumpers were recognised for a number of safety features, including a drive inhibit system, preventing travel unless the seatbelt is in use and an initial movement alarm, that provides an audible warning before forward or reverse travel commences.
Another key feature of the machines is the Smart Safety pack which includes an intelligent tilt warning system using proven technology from JCB’s market-leading Loadall telescopic handler range. It is designed to sound an alarm when the skip is raised with the dumper sitting on dangerously uneven ground. It also shows the operator when they are driving the dumper on uneven ground that could pose a risk of overturning.
The final safety development to catch the judges’ attention was the option to specify the machine with a wider track for additional stability. This uses an increase in wheel offset to raise the width of the machine from 850mm to 988mm, still allowing access through a standard one-metre doorway. The increased track boosts machine stability, further increasing safety on rougher site conditions.
If you’d like to know more and the 1T-2 or any of the JCB site dumper range please get in touch with our sales team 0161 941 2631
To find out more about the versatile 1T-2 dumper watch a brief product video:
BUCKHURST PLANT INVEST IN NEW JCB EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN UNRIVALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE
Nationwide Plant Hire company, Buckhurst Plant Hire Ltd continues to invest in JCB Products and has recently started to take delivery of their 45-machine order via Gunn JCB Ltd.
Based in the North West with depots throughout the UK, Buckhurst Plant Hire prides itself on providing customers with the very best service and the very latest plant equipment
Buckhurst Founder and Chairman John Walsh explains, “Our continued investment in new JCB equipment ensures Buckhurst Plant continues to lead the way in giving our customers unrivalled market-leading products, service and technologies. This keeps the business at the forefront of the hire industry, and helps us to maintain the first-class service.”
The order is made up of JCB`s market-leading range of telescopic loadalls, 3cx & 4cx backhoe loaders and excavator Loaders. All the equipment will be going straight out to work on contracts throughout the UK.
AERIAL PLATFORMS LTD CHOOSE JCB TO EXPAND THEIR FLEET
Rental company and Gunn JCB customer, Aerial Platforms Ltd has recently invested in over 25 JCB S1930E Electric Scissor Lifts and six JCB Telehandlers ranging from 7 metres to 14 metres.
The company, based in the Northwest, is dedicated to making powered access simple for their customers. They pride themselves on offering highly maintained equipment to their customers and as a result, they look to partner with equipment manufacturers, such as JCB, who can deliver reliable and robust machinery.
Aerial Platforms says the 19ft electric scissor lifts are always in high demand, so the company’s decision to invest in new equipment was made to help service their customer’s requirements.
Gunn JCB delivered the JCB machines last month and shortly after their livery was added, the equipment was sent straight out on hire.
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Special Edition JCB Backhoe Marks first machine to be delivered in North Wales
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 Wales!
Our very first JCB machine was a 3CX, which we purchased in 2004. 17 years on and we still believe JCB’s backhoe loaders are the best on the market, so it is great to be able to make another purchase of such a special backhoe loader.”
Edryn Thomas Williams / E.T.W Plant Hire Director and Owner
“The machine is already out with customers supporting construction sites across North Wales and our customers are happy with the general easy operation of the 3CX. We supply to a range of customers, from contractors within the construction industry to the trade and DIY market and a machine like this is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to work smart.”
With lots of new and advanced features, the 55kW 3CX Special Edition backhoe is fitted with a new Stage V compliant engine. The machine delivers operator comfort and ease of use, increased productivity and performance, combined with a reduced total cost of ownership, making it a great choice for customers.
E.T.W Plant Hire is a family-owned business run by the Williams family who has over 17 years of experience in the industry. The business has developed a reputation for fantastic customer service, providing plant equipment including mini diggers, excavators, dumpers, rollers and backhoe loaders on the Isle of Anglesey, and the whole of Wales the North West of England.
JCB’s 3CX Special Edition Key features include: a 3.0-litre Stage V engine which delivers 10% torque increase, 7% fuel saving and increased productivity with auto-levelling, auto seat select and auto-2WD. The new model also benefits from a revised, Command Plus Cab, and enhanced safety courtesy of integrated LED beacons and step lighting.
If you’d like to know more, please get in touch with our friendly Sales Team, who will be happy to answer any questions about the 3CX Backhoe or any of the JCB machines: 0161 941 2631
JCB’s Universal Fast Charger is 100% compatible, 100% convenient and 100% efficient!
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 Charger for a high-speed boost to battery performance during the working shift. The charger unit, which is available through our Gunn JCB depots and JCB Parts, can easily be transported to site and located to suit the individual operation.
By offering a Universal Charger, rather than chargers dedicated to each product line, JCB is delivering a single rapid-charge solution, which can be used across a fleet of machines on-site or in the depot. The unit is capable of recharging the 19C-1E electric mini excavator from zero charge to full in just 2.5 hours and can be used to top-up machines during lunch breaks or when they are not in use.
The JCB Universal Charger requires a standard 415V three-phase electrical supply and comes with both four and five-pin connectors.
ICONIC LOADALL GOES ELECTRIC AS ZERO EMISSIONS CONTINUE TO GROW IN POPULARITY
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 features of the new Loadall include:
- Dual electric motors for drive and lift deliver increased efficiency
- Brake regeneration boosts battery charge
- Regenerative hydraulics increase efficiency
- Full shift operation capability
- Range of charging options, including on-board and rapid charging
The 525-60E uses two proven electric motors, one for the driveline and the second to power the hydraulic system. The 17kW traction motor drives through a permanent four-wheel drive dropbox, to proven JCB drive/steer axles. The 22kW hydraulic system motor powers a fixed displacement gear pump, delivering a maximum 80 litres/min of flow. Flow is proportional to joystick position and the lift end is controlled by an electro-hydraulic valve block, with hydraulic regeneration on boom lower and retract.
The electric motors are 85% efficient, which compares well with the 45% efficiency of a diesel engine. Extensive analysis of customer duty cycles, through JCB’s LiveLink telematics system and on-site studies, tests and evaluation, has allowed JCB engineers to optimise the machine’s battery to meet customer requirements. The 96V lithium-ion battery, is capable of providing full-shift operation
The traction drive motor utilises regenerative braking, instead of a traditional braking system, topping up the battery in the process. The hydraulic system also regenerates flow whilst lowering the boom, reducing the power requirement and extending operating hours. The brake regen function automatically turns off when the battery is fully charged.
The machine has the same on-board charger as other JCB E-TECH products, capable of recharging the battery in 8 hours using a standard 240V, 16A electrical supply. An optional JCB Universal Charger can be used for a rapid top-up during breaks, in as little as 35 minutes.
The 525-60E has been designed to meet the current and future needs of customers in a variety of industry sectors, providing zero-emissions operation for working inside buildings, in underground construction and maintenance work and in urban areas with stringent emissions regulations, such as London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
A secondary benefit of electric operation is a significant reduction in noise levels, making the Loadall suitable for extended operation in sensitive urban job sites. The 525-60E delivers an in-cab noise level of just 66.7dB, while the external level is 92.2dB. A white noise reversing alarm is available as an option, to warn site workers of machine movement.
JCB has not compromised on operator comfort. The full-size ROPS/FOPS cab is well laid out and designed for fatigue-free operation, with easily located controls. The fully glazed cab has a 2.2kW heater, heated front, rear and side screens for rapid defrosting and demisting and a heated suspension seat, ensuring the operator is comfortable regardless of outside temperature. The 525-60E also uses JCB’s well proven and patented Load Control System, ensuring optimum safe load handling.
External dimensions are unchanged from the diesel model and the 525-60E offers the same 3.7m outside turn radius. Maximum lift capacity is 2,500kg, with a 2,000kg maximum load at the full six metre lift height. The machine has been designed to deliver similar cycle times as the diesel telescopic, with no loss of performance. It can be used with forks, a range of buckets and many other JCB Loadall attachments.
FIRST EVER JCB ELECTRIC SITE DUMPER
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 is a durable, compact machine with a full steel skip and heavy-duty articulated chassis. The machine replaces the individual wheel motors of the hydrostatic 1T-2 with conventional drive axles and a drop box, to provide full-time all-wheel drive. A 7kW hydraulic motor delivers drive to the drop box, while a second hydraulic pump is used to power the machine’s standard hydraulic circuit, for steering and skip lift.
The power is supplied by two 5kWh lithium-ion batteries, capable of providing full shift operation in normal use. The batteries can be recharged from conventional site electrical supplies, with 110V and 230V cables available. In addition, the optional JCB Universal Charger can be used to rapid charge the batteries for extended operation.
The 1TE delivers zero emissions at the point of use and low noise levels, making it ideal for indoor, underground and emissions-sensitive working sites. A ROPS frame is standard, along with LED amber and green lap-belt beacons. The dumper also comes with powerful LED working lights, providing maximum visibility in low light conditions. Productivity and performance are identical to the conventional diesel model, both in travel speeds and in tipping cycle times. The machine offers a maximum payload of 1,000kg and a maximum load over height of 2,392mm.
NEW ETECH ELECTRIC DUMPSTER IDEAL SOLUTION FOR CONTRACTORS AND RENTAL FIRMS
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 hydraulics. When the SmartStep is folded up, all hydraulics are enabled and the operator can walk behind.
Key features of the machine include:
- 9kW electric motor delivers travel speeds of up to 3km/h
- Maximum two-hour charging time
- Zero emissions at the point of use
- 500kg capacity and 1,450mm skip ground clearance in tipping position
- Walk-behind and ride-on capability
The E-Dumpster is powered by a 48V lithium-ion battery pack that can be recharged using a standard 240V or 110V electrical supply. Maximum recharge time is just two hours, making it possible to top up the battery when not in use during the working day or overnight.
Designed to meet the needs of contractors and rental companies, the E-Dumpster provides a zero-emissions carrying solution for indoor work, tunnelling applications and other urban sites requiring zero-emissions equipment. With no internal combustion engine, service and maintenance requirements are also greatly reduced, boosting uptime and availability.
The HTD-5e E-Dumpster adds to this rapidly-growing range of zero-emissions construction, agricultural and industrial machinery solutions, offering customers additional choice in the compact dumper market.