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First electric JCB mini in Northern Ireland

A plant hire firm has bought the first JCB electric mini excavator in Northern Ireland. Coleraine-based CP Hire has taken delivery of the JCB 19C-1E model, part of the JCB E-Tech range of fully electric, zero emissions equipment, which is set to transform the company’s ability to offer plant for operation in factories and food processing facilities. 

Supplied by dealer Dennison JCB, the machine is currently being showcased to CP Hire’s rental customers across the country to fully demonstrate the significant benefits which the electric mini excavator can bring. The JCB 19C-1E is powered by four lithium-ion batteries, providing 20kWh of energy storage. This is enough for a full working shift for the majority of mini excavator customers on a single charge. The 19C-1E itself is a powerful, compact model with zero exhaust emissions at point of use and one that is considerably quieter than a standard machine.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, CP Hire Ltd is a family run company offering tool and plant hire services from seven depots across Northern Ireland and five on the UK mainland. It offers a vast range of heavy plant, compact machines, access equipment and portable tools including a sizeable fleet of JCB Loadall telescopic handlers. 

JCB recently launched a new range of battery-powered compact machinery during an online presentation towards the end of November. You can read more about those innovations here.

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