JCB's largest UK Loadall order

摘要

JCB has secured the largest single order for Loadall telescopic handlers ever placed by a UK customer as part of a two-year deal worth more than ￡75 million. Ardent Hire Solutions, one of the country's leading plant hire companies, and the UK's largest telehandler hirer, has invested in a fleet of 1,100 Loadalls ranging from the compact 525-60 through to the 550-80. The company is also investing in a fleet of 3CX backhoe loaders, rough-terrain forklifts and the flagship 7T Hi-Viz site dumpers that address key safety concerns experienced on construction sites today. By using a low-slung chassis design and revised skip, the 7T Hi-Viz operator benefits from huge improvements in front visibility with an improvement of 77 per cent compared to conventional six-tonne dumpers when laden. The machines are built at JCB's Staffordshire factories, powered by JCB engines from JCB Power Systems factory in Derbyshire and with transmissions and axles from JCB Transmissions in Wrexham. They are also fitted with the latest JCB LiveLink telematics fleet management system giving real-time information on the machines' operation and safe usage.