New JCB machines focus on HSE criteria
Three new machines launched by manufacturer following “huge” R&D project
The world’s third-largest heavy-equipment manufacturer, JCB, has launched three new machines to increase its share of the Middle East market.
The new JCB3CX Eco, 300TLT and Vibromax VMD70 are the result of a “huge” research and development project to set the agenda for the company’s future operations.
The research also included “extensive” customer input and market research and has increased the safety and efficiency of the machines, according to the firm. The machines will also help clients meet forthcoming worldwide emissions legislation.
“In these new developments we take a strong view to focus on our key customer attributes, which are productivity, efficiency, CO2 reduction and comfort,” explained Gulf district manager Edward Lovatt.
“The old models were the most efficient on the market, but now we have made them 60% better,” he added.
The VibromaxVMD70 has been re-designed to minimise the chance of accidents and now features a lever to protect the operator’s hand.
“We take health and safety very seriously and we recognise that accident rates need to be zero,” Lovatt added.
The machine will be available from January 2011 and orders have already been taken, claimed the company.
