JCB secures huge $45m deal with US

CONTRACT WILL SEE MACHINES SUPPLIED OVER NEXT 5 YEARS

- By MAIL REPORTER

DIGGER giant JCB has won a $45 million (£33m) contract to supply 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States armed forces after an extensive evaluation period.

The order placed by the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) will see the JCB machines supplied over the next five years, along with hands-on operator training and attachments.

JCB is a defence contractor to the US Department of Defense and the latest agreement is the second major contract between JCB and the USMC and follows a $39 million deal in 2024 for Multi Terrain Loaders, militarised versions of the JCB Teleskid.