When was the first JCB mini excavator made?

Then in 1989 it became the first to take a fleet delivery of the first ever 1.5-tonne mini excavators, the JCB 801. Recently Arnold Plant Hire was able to repurchase serial number 001 which it loans to JCB and is currently on display at the JCB Compact Products factory in Cheadle, Staffordshire.

Who is the chairman of the JCB digger Empire?

It will be Ladies’ day at royal ascot, when Sir Anthony Bamford, the diminutive billionaire chairman of the JCB digger empire, ushers his wife Carole into the White’s club members’ tent behind the grandstand.

When did the first JCB backhoe loader come out?

In 1953, his first backhoe loader was launched, and the JCB logo appeared for the first time. It was designed by Derby Media and advertising designer Leslie Smith. In 1957, the firm launched the “hydra-digga”, incorporating the excavator and the major loader as a single all-purpose tool useful for the agricultural and construction industries.

How many factories does JCB have in the world?

Worldwide operations. JCB has 18 factories in the UK, Germany, North and South America, Australia, India, China, and CIS. The company employs some 12,000 people on four continents and sells its products in 150 countries through 1500 dealer depot locations. The company has a range of more than 300 products.

What kind of digger can you get from JCB?

So there’s a JCB micro, mini or midi digger for all applications. The models boast high power-to-weight ratio, class-leading comfort and controllability. In conventional tail-swing (CTS) and zero tail-swing (ZTS) models, the JCB mini excavator can work in the tightest spots.

Which is the best JCB mini excavator to buy?

In conventional tail-swing (CTS) and zero tail-swing (ZTS) models, the JCB mini excavator can work in the tightest spots. Independent Service Rating based on 230 verified reviews. The 875kg 8008 CTS micro excavator is a compact machine, capable of high performance in the most restricted areas, including within buildings and in rear gardens.

How big is a JCB zero tailswing Digger?

Dump Height The 8035 ZTS mini excavator is a true zero tailswing machine with a large undercarriage for stability. Power is provided by a 23.6 kW 1.7 litre Perkins engine. Max. Dig Depth Max. Dump Height The JCB 48Z-1 mini digger is our latest 4.5 tonne machine in zero tailswing configuration.

What kind of construction equipment does JCB make?

JCB is a manufacturer of equipment for construction, agriculture, waste handling, and demolition, based in Rocester, England.