JCB has launched a number of new of electric products as it expands its range of zero-emissions machines.
The wraps have come off four new electric machines at the company’s headquarters in Staffordshire at its first virtual product launch.
The unveiling came on the day that the UK Government outlined its ten-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.
A JCB spokesman said: “JCB is supportive of the UK Government’s ambitious plans to make strides towards net zero by 2050 and the JCB products unveiled today will play a crucial role in the future as JCB strives to achieve zero emissions as part of its Road to Zero programme.”
One of the vehicles unveiled is a Loadall telescopic handler, a machine which is used for lifting and placing loads on construction sites and on farms.
The launch of the 525-60E – which is fully electric – comes 43 years after JCB first launched its diesel-powered Loadall range.
Chief innovation officer Tim Burnhope added: “JCB has taken a pioneering lead in the move to electric propulsion in construction, agricultural and industrial machinery, having already successfully launched an electric mini excavator and electric forklift to the market.
“We are delighted to be launching more electric machines with no compromise in performance or productivity.
“We are very excited about the prospects for new our electric range.”
JCB also unveiled a one tonne site dumper for transporting loads around construction sites and a walk behind mini dumper as well as a new version of its electric mini excavator.