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M O’Brien orders JCB electric loadalls

Thirty years after launching its business with a single JCB backhoe loader, plant hirer M O’Brien (based in St Albans) has ordered two brand new, 525-60E electric Loadall telescopic handlers from the British manufacturer. “We were one of the very first to purchase JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavators and the performance of those machines gave us the confidence to become one of the first to buy the 525-60E electric Loadall too," commented Director, Dan O’Brien. "With the addition of the fast charger further enhancing its performance, it will be perfect for materials handling on major urban sites.

“By investing heavily in JCB’s ETech range of fully electric kit from the outset, we are supporting the evolution of clean technology in plant and equipment and will help bring forward the point when an even larger range of zero emissions machines are viable on site. In doing so we make our own contribution to reduced carbon emissions and enable our clients to minimise their impact too.

“On the high profile infrastructure projects such as HS2 and for Network Rail, contractors must be willing to lead the change and make meaningful commitment to the environmental cause,” Dan continued. “There is no question that our clear commitment to green technology and the support of their goals has strengthened our relationship with these major firms."

The 525-60E’s external dimensions are unchanged from its diesel counterpart and it offers the same 3.7m outside turn radius. Maximum lift capacity is 2,500kg, with a 2,000kg maximum load at the full six metre lift height. The machine has been designed to deliver similar cycle times as the diesel telescopic, with no loss of performance. The machine was announced as part of a new range of electric JCBs, which you can read more about here.

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