80 SPECIAL MACHINES FOR 80 YEARS OF JCB INNOVATION

Machinery manufacturer JCB has unveiled striking limited-edition machines to mark its 80th anniversary.

To celebrate this major milestone in the company’s history, a total of 80 top-of-the-range machines will be produced, comprising two of JCB’s most iconic machines – backhoe-loaders and Loadall telescopic handlers.

The forty 4CX Pro Dual Drive backhoe loaders and forty 542-70 AGRIPRO Loadalls will come in satin black with chrome decals and JCB yellow highlights; they also feature attributes such as 80th edition embroidered seats, carpets, decals and plaques.

The machines are now beginning to make their way down the production lines at JCB’s World Headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire.

A JCB spokesperson said: “80 years is a significant milestone, and we are delighted to celebrate it with the production of 80 limited edition machines.”

JCB celebrates its 80th birthday on Thursday, 23^rd October.