A leading plant hirer has bought the first of the brand new JCB 2.5 tonne mini excavator models to reach Scotland.
Purchased by Ayrshire-based Tom Grant Plant Hire, the brand new JCB 26C-1 is part of the new series of JCB 2.5-tonne mini excavators unveiled earlier this year.
Supplied by Scot JCB, the new model boasts a redesigned cab, improved dig-end geometry and electro-proportional auxiliary, swing and dozer controls. Weighing in at 2,675kg, with an overall width of just 1,500mm, it is powered by an EU Stage V engine.
Tom Grant, Tom Grant Plant Hire Director, said: “I’ve had JCB 8026 models over the years, so it was a natural choice to upgrade to this new model.
“We work with all sorts of customers, from small landscapers to large construction companies and everything in between. Projects include highways work, utilities, forestry and wind farms. We are general plant hirers so we require a fleet that can support a wide variety of applications for all our customers. For us, JCB fits the bill. It offers everything from compact equipment up to heavy duty excavators, all backed by the superb support from Scot JCB.”
Founded in 1997, Tom Grant Plant Hire provides a range of services including plant hire, operated plant hire and transport hire throughout Glasgow and Ayrshire. It offers a wide range of industrial machinery to perform small or large commercial projects, supported by PTS registered operators.
