JCB will showcase a cross-section of hydrogen, electric, and clean diesel compact equipment at the upcoming Executive Hire Show.
The line-up will be led by the G60RS H hydrogen-powered generator, which works in tandem with the JCB three-phase Powerpack to create an on-site microgrid solution for hire fleets and contractors. At the heart of the system is JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine, designed and built in the UK as part of a £100 million investment programme to deliver zero-carbon alternatives to diesel.
When paired with the Powerpack, JCB explained that the hydrogen generator operates as a ‘high-efficiency’ battery charger, running only when required to top up battery capacity or meet peak power demand.
The G60RS H is said to offer the same power output performance and usability as a conventional diesel generator. Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing all mirror familiar diesel processes, with the key difference being the use of hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel.
JCB will also display a selection of compact machines aimed at the hire sector. These include the 8008E electric micro-excavator, the 18Z-1 mini-excavator, 1T-2 compact site dumper, the HTD5-E electric Dumpster, and the S1932E electric scissor lift.
