JCB has announced plans to return to Plantworx this year with a ‘bumper’ line-up of machines, including the new 8008E CTS electric micro-excavator.
The 8008E CTS is designed for confined or urban sites and is said to deliver all the power and productivity of its diesel equivalent – without the noise or emissions. With a sub-1.0-tonne operating weight, extending undercarriage and a full day’s battery life, the manufacturer added that it is easy to transport, quiet to run, and simple to recharge.
The JCB stand will also include the recently launched 145XR reduced tail-swing excavator, Pothole Pro, 558 260R Pro rotating telehandler, and 4CX PRO DualDrive backhoe loader.
The new models will feature alongside existing products from the excavator, backhoe loader, site dumper, compaction, access, generator powerpack, and attachments ranges.
JCB’s technology showcase will feature its ‘world-first’ hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine. The company has invested more than £100 million to produce a range of ‘super-efficient’ hydrogen engines. The project at JCB’s engine plant in Derbyshire has been driven by chairman Anthony Bamford, who challenged the company’s engineers to make a major breakthrough in the use of hydrogen as a fuel for combustion engines.
Elsewhere, JCB is headline sponsor of the Operator Challenge. Inspired by classic board games, the contest will test operators’ skills across eight precision-based activities.
