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Unique DualDrive JCB stands out from the crowd

A leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor has bought one of the first JCB DualDrive backhoe loaders in Scotland.

Purchased by Greenlaw-based B&K Hume Groundworks from dealer Scot JCB, the brand new 4CX Pro DualDrive machine has been bedecked in unique pearlescent orange paintwork designed to catch the sunlight.

DualDrive feature allows the operator to drive and reposition the machine while facing the excavator, without having to turn the seat to the front-facing position.

B&K Hume Groundworks Director, Kenny Hume said: "We already had a JCB 4CX and were happy with the performance so when it was time to replace it, we automatically looked to JCB. The option of DualDrive was a key function that will be a great asset to the machine’s capability. We anticipate using the feature a lot when picking up gravel for drainage tracks. It will save a lot of time running back and forth without having to turn round.

"We have only had our new 4CX for a few weeks and already it’s proving to be an efficient and versatile machine on our sites. Being able to carry out a wide range of tasks with only one piece of kit increases our efficiency.”

The new JCB 4CX Pro model boasts a number of other new developments, including single loader lever to reduce operator effort, revised direction control for quicker and easier use, return to grade function for improved performance and upgraded quickhitch with wider fork carriage.

B&K Hume Groundworks Ltd is a small family-run company based in Greenlaw, in the Scottish Borders. Founded in 2004, the company offers civil engineering and groundworks services across the Borders, Lothians, Edinburgh and Northumberland.

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