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    Shred Station Cuts Emissions With JCB Electric Forklifts
    Posted On: January 31, 2023
    The firm, which shreds over 55,000 tonnes of paper each year, recently switched out six diesel-powered JCB Teletruks with new electric models, which the company estimates will save approximately 62,000 litres of diesel annually. ...
    MCM Construction Invests In Electric Equipment From JCB
    Posted On: July 12, 2022
    The Isle of Wright-based company added a JCB 19C-1E mini excavator, a 1TE site dumper, and a 525-60E Loadall, and will use the electric fleet on school, hospital, and prison projects on the island. ...
    Wooldridge Group Of Surrey Takes Delivery Of New JCB 245XR Excavators
    Posted On: February 9, 2022
    The new EU Stage V-compliant 245XR, launched in late 2021, provides minimum tailswing yet maximum space inside the cab, according to the manufacturer. ...
    JCB Introduces New 538-70 Loadall Telehandler
    Posted On: February 3, 2022
    The newest Loadall has a maximum lift capacity of 3,800 kilograms and a 7-metre lift height. ...
    JCB Unveils New Loadall Series III 538-70 Telehandler
    Posted On: January 7, 2022
    The newest JCB is well-suited for grain- and silage-loading tasks, thanks to a 7-metre lift height and strong lift capacities; the AGRI Super and AGRI Xtra versions are also available with JCB’s versatile DualTech VT transmission. ...
    JCB Commits £100 Million To Hydrogen Engine Development
    Posted On: October 25, 2021
    The equipment manufacturer says a team of 100 engineers is already hard at work on the program and the recruitment of 50 more engineers is underway, with the goal of making hydrogen-powered machines available to customers by 2022. ...
    JCB Introduces The 525-60E, Its First-Ever All-Electric Loadall Telehandler
    Posted On: December 3, 2020
    The firm’s newest telehandler joins the 19C-1E mini excavator, 30-19E Teletruk forklift, ITE and HTD-5E dumpers, and various access platforms in JCB’s E-TECH electric equipment lineup. ...
    JCB Loadall 560-80 Agri Pro Telescopic Handler Helps Anchor Marathons & Music Festivals
    Posted On: December 2, 2020
    Concrete block hire firm Block Aid use the JCB to lift and move blocks weighing as much as 5 tonnes for use at events all over the UK. ...
    JCB Introduces Zero-Emission HTD-5e Electric Dumpster
    Posted On: December 1, 2020
    The new dumper is the latest addition to JCB’s line of all-electric construction machines, including the 19C-1E fully electric mini excavator and the 30-19E Teletruk industrial telescopic forklift. ...
    Earthmoving & Plant Hire Firm JC Balls & Sons Buys JCB’s 750,000th Backhoe Loader
    Posted On: November 13, 2020
    Founded nearly 60 years ago, the contractor and plant hire firm’s very first equipment purchase was a JCB3 backhoe. ...
    JCB’s Stage V 55-kW 3CX Backhoe Loader Gets More Torque, Cab Upgrades & Automatic Features
    Posted On: September 22, 2020
    The new power plant has considerably less displacement than the previous model and uses less fuel whilst providing a 10% boost to performance. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 26/08/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Explore Aviation Trader, Oceania’s Trusted Platform For Buying & Selling Aircraft
    Posted 21/08/2026
    Aviation Trader reaches buyers in Australia and beyond through the Aviation Trader print magazine, AviationTrader.com.au website, and Aviation Trader mobile app. ...
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    MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East
    Posted 27/07/2026
    Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling construction equipment across the Middle East. ...
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    Caterpillar Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trial With BHP & Rio Tinto Kicks Off In The Pilbara
    Posted 1/07/2026
    BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar are collaborating on a trial of the Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul truck at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. ...
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    A Huge Selection Of Industrial Equipment Up For Grabs At Manheim Australia EOFY Auctions
    Posted 5/06/2026
    Leading industrial equipment auction and advisory company Manheim Australia has a broad range of sales lined up as we approach the end-of-financial-year period (EOFY). ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites
    Posted 23/03/2026
    This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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