JCB Machine News & Articles
531/541-70 TELESCOPIC HANDLER WALK AROUND24 Apr, 2018
The JCB 531-70 and 541-70 agri telehandlers are the smallest of our full-sized telescopic handlers. Designed to meet agricultural demands, these telehandlers offer unparalleled productivity (courtesy of regenerative hydraulics), excellent performance, versatility and efficiency. World’s No. ...
7 REASONS TO CONSIDER A WHEELED EXCAVATOR17 Apr, 2018
Wheeled excavators have several benefits over comparable machines including visibility, stability, mobility, maneuverability, serviceability, comfort and versatility. The JCB Hydradig 110W wheeled excavator delivers on these features at class leading levels. Visibility JCB’s Hydradig 110W wheeled excavator ...
MINI EXCAVATOR TAIL SWINGS: CONVENTIONAL VS. REDUCED VS. ZERO03 Apr, 2018
Do you know which mini excavator tail swing is right for you? We’ve made it easy by spelling out the pros and cons of zero, reduced and conventional tail swing excavators. Zero Tail-Swing Excavator A zero tail-swing excavator’s ...
GRAIN GROWER REAPS BENEFITS OF FIRST HARVEST WITH NEW FASTRAC 8330 TRACTOR22 Mar, 2018
Esperance grain grower Greg Curnow bought his new JCB Fastrac 8330 in November last year, just in time for a fruitful harvest season. In addition to being a smooth and comfortable ride, the ability to extend ...
THE RISKS OF GREY MARKET IMPORTS21 Mar, 2018
Grey market imports are machines sold into Australia as new, unused or low-hour machines for less than recommended retail prices. These machines expose you to unnecessary risks because they may not comply with Australian standards and ...
JCB HYDRADIG OFFERS IMPROVED SPECS AND A LOWER PRICE26 Feb, 2018
JCB Construction Equipment Australia (JCB CEA) has added a new model to its flagship Hydradig range, due to a positive response from demos across the country last year. The new model offers customers the option of ...
CUSTOMER DEMAND LEADS ALLCOTT HIRE TO PURCHASE MORE JCB TELEHANDLERS31 Jan, 2018
Allcott Hire, one of Australia’s largest independent equipment hire companies, has added another 10 JCB 525-60 C telehandlers to its expanding fleet. According to Alan Edgerton, Procurement Manager at Allcott Hire, the company chose this ...
NEW JCB TELEHANDLER SAVES TIME AND MONEY30 Nov, 2017
JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) has added the 540-180 Hi-Viz to its telehandler range. The new model promises reduced cost of ownership and improved efficiency. The 540-180 Hi-Viz offers 20 per cent faster cycle times and ...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT WHEEL LOADER FOR THE JOB27 Oct, 2017
The sheer size and capacity of wheel loaders make them an essential asset for councils and waste management facilities, according to Deon Cope, JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) National Product Manager for Wheel Loaders. Deon says ...
NO TASK TOO SMALL FOR NEW COMPACT JCB LOADERS17 Oct, 2017
JCB CEA is introducing two compact wheeled loaders to their range – the 403 and the 406ZX – both boasting small dimensions and versatility suited to any task, from material handling to farming applications. 403 – ...
GOODSERVICE INVESTS IN ITS FUTURE WITH JCB CEA09 Oct, 2017
Since its inception 10 years ago, Sydney-based equipment hire company GoodService has exclusively bought JCB products, citing reliability, ease-of-use and durability as the driving factors behind this brand loyalty. Chadd Dotta, owner and founder of GoodService ...
SA SUPERMARKET CHAIN INVESTS IN JCB QS GENERATOR RANGE29 Sep, 2017
Reliable power supply is critical in the supermarket sector, as independent operator Klose’s Supermarkets proved after its new JCB QS generators saved produce and maintained operations in not one but three recent blackouts. Klose’s Supermarkets operates ...
COUNCIL DIGGING LATEST JCB BACKHOE LOADER16 Aug, 2017
The powerful, easy-to-operate JCB 3CX T4i backhoe loader has proven a hit with operators at Toowoomba Regional Council, which recently added the new model to its upgraded fleet. Toowoomba Regional Council has been using JCB machinery ...
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS WITH NEW JCB HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR24 Jul, 2017
After the successful launch of the JS200SC, JCB CEA has introduced the JS200LC a long carriage excavator providing operators with improved strength and durability. Deon Cope, JCBCEA National Product Manager for Heavy Excavators says that the ...
LEADING HIRE BUSINESS CHOOSES VERSATILE JCB TELEHANDLERS12 Jul, 2017
The versatile performance and power of the JCB 525-60 Agri Plus telehandler has made it the top choice for one of Australia’s leading specialist hire groups, which has purchased three machines to add to their ...
PRODUCTIVE JCB WHEEL LOADER TAILORED FOR AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS27 Jun, 2017
JCBCEA has launched the 422ZX Wheel Loader, specifically developed for the Australian market to deliver high levels of productivity while keeping fuel consumption and running costs to a minimum. According to Deon Cope, JCBCEA’s National Product ...
JCB WHEEL LOADER TOP CHOICE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT01 May, 2017
When waste management contractor Iolar picked up a new local government contract, they needed a reliable, adaptable wheel loader, so they bought a new JCB 426 HT. With operations in both consultancy and operational services in ...
BOOMING INDUSTRY DRIVES BACKHOE LOADER DEMAND07 Apr, 2017
A booming civil construction sector in NSW has encouraged one JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) customer to invest in a new backhoe instead of sub-contracting the work. Robson Civil Projects has been operating for over 50 ...
NEW JCB GENERATORS BUILT TO STAND THE HEAT20 Feb, 2017
JCB Construction Equipment Australia’s (JCB CEA) new mobile generators are built to last in even the harshest environments, with nine models from the QS Series coming to Australia. According to Dave Moselen, JCB CEA National Product ...
NEW JCB AGRI PRO LOADALL PROVIDES FIRST DUALTECH VT IN AUSTRALIA02 Feb, 2017
JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) has launched their new Agri Pro Loadalls that combines both Hydrostatic and Powershift drive systems to deliver Australia’s first and only 2-in-1 dual technology transmission (DualTechVT). The new 531-70 and 541-70 ...