Wed July 30, 2014
JCB Gears up for Market Growth With New Fuel Efficient Compact Excavators
JCB is gearing up for massive growth in the compact excavator market with the launch of an exciting new range of midis. The first three machines being unveiled as part of the new line-up are the 67C-1 and 86C-1 conventional tail swing models and the 85Z-1 zero-tail swing excavator — all designed to grab a bigger share of a market which is expected to grow by at least 16 percent over the next four years....
Tue July 29, 2014
Automation Boosts JCB Backhoe Loaders
JCB is improving fuel efficiency, improving productivity and boosting operator control through the use of automation on its 3CX Super and 4CX Super models. These machines now feature auto idle, throttle lock and throttle control....
Mon July 28, 2014
JCB Expands Compact Tier IV Wheeled Loader Line-Up
JCB is upgrading its compact articulated wheeled loader range, with the introduction of Tier IV engines, offering increased torque and reduced emissions. Revised Loader Line-UpThe previous T3 406 and 409 loaders have been replaced by 407 and 409 models....
Sat July 19, 2014
Hy-Tek JCB Awarded Contract From Ohio Rental
Hy-Tek JCB, the construction equipment division of Hy-Tek Material Handling Inc., has been awarded a contract from Ohio Rental, located in Knox County, Ohio. Hy-Tek JCB will supply Ohio Rental with JCB construction equipment including a 135 skid steer, 260 skid steer, 150T compact track loader, 225 T compact track loader, and vibromax roller....
Wed July 16, 2014
Tilcon New York Leases 12 JCBs at Peak of Performance
Operating in quarry conditions falls under the category of "severe duty," so it comes as no surprise that Tilcon New York chose to commit to a long-term lease of 12 JCB skid steers rather than purchase the machines....
Mon July 14, 2014
Wraps Come Off New Entry Level Backhoe
Global backhoe loader market leader JCB announced plans to launch a new entry level backhoe loader which will be aimed at large fleet owners and rental customers around the world. Initially aimed at the key North American and Latin American markets, the new backhoe will eventually be offered to other territories including Europe, Russia and the Middle East....
Wed July 09, 2014
JCB Wins $50 Million Contract
JCB has won a $50 million contract to supply high-speed backhoe loaders to the United States Army. The High Mobility Engineer Excavators (HMEEs) will be manufactured at JCB’s North American plant in Savannah, Ga., and will be delivered by 2017....
Thu July 03, 2014
CSTK JCB Opens in Kansas City, Hosts Grand Celebration
CSTK JCB recently opened in Kansas City, Kan., to serve the construction and agricultural industries with JCB equipment sales, rentals, parts and service. To celebrate, CSTK JCB hosted an open house grand opening event on April 2....
Thu June 26, 2014
Telescopic Handler Designed for Industrial Applications
JCB, has launched the high capacity 560-80, a heavy duty machine engineered for arduous industrial applications. The 560-80 is a heavyweight machine with a 13,200 lb. (5,987 kg) maximum lift capacity. Though built to lift to a maximum height of 26 ft....
Thu June 26, 2014
JCB Launches Highest Capacity Model for U.S. Market
JCB has unveiled the 516-42, its first 16,000 lb. (7,257 kg) capacity telehandler with a 42 ft. (12.8 m) lift height. Building on the success of the 514-56, this new machine uses many of the tried and tested components found on the 514-56 but with improvements like a stronger 3-stage boom, with a heavy-duty inner section and larger diameter, and 3.1 in....
