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Ashbrook invests £10m in JCBs

Ashbrook plant hirer, based in Congleton, Cheshire has invested over £10m in a massive fleet of 500 new JCB machines. The fleet includes 220 new JCB site dumpers (many of which feature JCB’s SiTESAFE cab) along with 250 Loadall telescopic handlers, ranging from 4 to 20 metres, including agricultural models. Ashbrook has also added JCB 926 and 930 rough terrain forklifts, 3CX backhoe loaders, Teletruks and wheeled loading shovels. Ashbrook worked closely with its local JCB dealer, Gunn JCB for construction equipment, and J D Bownes Ltd for agricultural machines, to specify the new additions to its fleet.

JCB’s site dumper range is designed and built in-house, and they are compliant with the latest safety legislation, including ISO 5006:2017. The 6- to 9-tonne models boast the JCB SiTESAFE cab. This ROPS/FOPS Level II cab features a reinforced frame and impact protective front screen. Each 6- to 9-tonne machine is equipped with a front camera to increase visibility, along with a sequenced drive-inhibit system to ensure that operators are correctly seated and secure before driving.

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