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BREAKTHROUGH PROVES HYDROGEN’S WIDER APPEAL FOR WHITE VAN MAN JCB has made a second major breakthrough in proving the wider appeal of hydrogen combustion technology by installing one of its super-efficient hydrogen engines into a Mercedes Sprinter van. The white van retrofit was completed in just two weeks and one of the vehicle’s first test […]
Not a moment is wasted in the Hyundai HW210A. 12 months into its role, a Hyundai A Series wheeled excavator is ‘excelling on every front’. In 2022, Essex-based Lunnon Waste, added a brand new HW210A model to its existing Hyundai fleet for use at its onsite waste management facility. It joins two Hyundai HX140A […]
Offering lower fuel and maintenance costs, the new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader meets production targets at a low cost per hour The new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader delivers reliable and efficient operation, allowing customers to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers […]
Rocket Rentals invests in 10 new SANY excavators SANY UK is pleased to announce that Rocket Rentals Ltd, a leading name in UK plant, access and tool hire has made a significant investment in its fleet with the procurement of 10 new SANY excavators. The decision to invest in SANY excavators aligns with Rocket Rentals' […]
The Orange County Convention Center Stages Forklift Ballet a New Sensation. Roll out the red carpet for the unsung heroes of the stage—the forklifts of the Orange County Convention Center! They’re back with another encore performance, dancing their way through the dismantling of yet another successful show. It’s a mesmerizing mix of grace, grit, and […]
Caterpillar Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results August 1, 2023 Second-quarter 2023 sales and revenues increased 22% to $17.3 billion Second-quarter 2023 profit per share of $5.67; adjusted profit per share of $5.55 Returned $2.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the quarter IRVING, Texas, August 1, 2023 – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) […]
COUNCIL’S NEW POTHOLE PRO CLOCKS ON FOR FIRST SHIFT CLOSE TO HOME https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/products/wheeled-excavators/hydradig/potholeproStaffordshire County Council’s brand-new Pothole Pro has clocked on for its first shift – on the doorstep of the JCB factory where it was produced. The council has just taken delivery of the machine from the JCB Heavy Products factory in Uttoxeter – […]
Discover Vacuum Excavation: Everything You Should Know Vacuum excavation, or suction or hydro excavation, actively employs pressurised water or air to break up the soil. The process then vacuums the loosened soil into a debris tank, making it a non-destructive digging method. More and more people recognise this method for its safety, efficiency, and accuracy, […]
ENERGY MINISTER IMPRESSED WITH JCB’S HYDROGEN ENGINE DEVELOPMENT Energy Secretary Grant Shapps has challenged JCB to have its super-efficient hydrogen machines working on building sites and farms by next year – declaring himself “impressed” with the company’s early success in developing engines powered by the zero-carbon fuel. The Secretary of State for Energy Security […]
BIGGEST EVER JCB APPEAL FOR THE NSPCC GETS OFF TO FLYING START JCB has launched the biggest-ever fundraising drive for the NSPCC in its history – with a target of £2 million. The appeal will culminate in 2025 when JCB celebrates its 80th anniversary – and 40 years of support for the UK’s leading children’s […]
