JCB, US, loader--JCB US-Designed Loaders Range

JCB has launched a new line of skid steer and compact tracked loaders for sale world-wide, which have been solely designed, engineered and manufactured in North America - a first for the UK-headquartered company. Seven new machines have started to roll off the manufacturing line at the company's factory in Savannah, Georgia, US. The range comprises the 260, 280, 300 and 330 wheeled skid steers and the 260T, 300T and 320T compact tracked loaders all of which have rated capacities of 2600 lbs (1044 kg) or more. The company had concentrated on cost efficiency, safety, productivity, serviceability and fuel efficiency for its new loaders, a range that will total 18 models by the end of next year.

New features include a tilting cab with increased service access, a larger entry door and larger cab, a redesigned control panel and a range of 30 attachment families that bring a total number of attachments to more than 100. JCB expects to manufacture 2000 of the machines in 2011 and eventually ramp up production to 5000 to 6000 units a year. 

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