COLLINS Earthworks is investing in the firm’s first ever fleet of JCB X Series excavators.
Supplied by TC Harrison JCB, the haul includes eight 220X and five 370X models, strengthening the fleet as the business celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Each new machine is decked out in Collins Earthworks’ white and blue livery and will be deployed on earthmoving and infrastructure projects across the UK. They join existing JCB Loadall telehandlers, Telemasters, backhoe loaders. and compaction models in the fleet.
Director Dave Collins said, “Our heritage is in bulk earthworks, and these new JCB machines will further strengthen our capability in that sector. We’ve chosen to invest in JCB as the X Series range is durable, productive and well supported.
“Based just a few miles down the road from our headquarters we have a fantastic relationship with the JCB factory and working with a UK manufacturer helps support our demands for quality and sustainability. The new 370X is a great match for our high-volume excavation work and keeps us aligned with the latest emissions and efficiency standards.”
JCB global excavator sales director Nick Grills added, “We are delighted that Collins Earthworks has chosen JCB for this latest excavator order. More and more major contractors are recognising the quality of the JCB X Series range. Superb structural reliability, operator experience, serviceability and parts availability are all contributing to increased sales as the reputation of the X Series range continues to grow.”
Based in Ripley, Derbyshire, Collins Earthworks is a family business that was started by David Collins as a sole trader, then first registered as Collins Contractors Plant Hire in 2000. Today, the company operates a fleet of thousands of machines and vehicles across the UK, and employs more than 700 people.
