OPERATOR HAILS JCB 150X AS THE “BEST MACHINE IN OVER 40 YEARS”

OPERATOR HAILS JCB 150X AS THE “BEST MACHINE IN OVER 40 YEARS”

One of the first new JCB 150X machines sold in Northern Ireland has been hailed as “the best machine in over 40 years” by an operator at a leading agricultural and groundworks contractor.

Purchased by County Down-based J.D. O’Hare, the 150X is part of JCB’s 13-16 tonne range of X Series crawler excavators launched this year. Supplied by Dennison JCB, the new 150X model will be used on a range of drainage, site works and general farm work.
We chose the JCB 150X because of the bigger undercarriage which other machines in its class just don’t have. This offers more stability and greater ground clearance, particularly in wet conditions. The machine also has bigger pumps and more power so really has the edge over the competition. The comfort levels are great. It is also good on fuel economy and user-friendly. Our operator is very happy with the machine and says it’s the best machine he’s worked on in over 40 years in the industry.

Brian O’Hare | J.D. O’Hare Director

The JCB 150X, along with its smaller 131X and 140X stablemates join the existing 20-22-tonne X Series models launched last year and are more productive, durable, quieter and more comfortable than their predecessors. 
 
The new JCB 150X shares many of the same quality materials and proven components as its highly acclaimed 20-tonne stablemate. Both benefit from a proven undercarriage with fully welded X frame construction, low in-cab noise of 67dB(A) and spacious JCB Command Plus cab.
 
Established for over 50 years, J.D. O’Hare is an agricultural and groundworks contractor based in Co. Down, Northern Ireland. The new JCB 150X joins a JS160 tracked excavator, two JS145 tracked excavators, 412, 416 and 419 wheeled loading shovels, a 526 Loadall telescopic handler, a 3CX Contractor and a 3CX Super in J.D. O’Hare’s impressive fleet of JCB machines.

 

JCB LOADALLS COMPLETE £16 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM TRU PLANT

JCB LOADALLS COMPLETE £16 MILLION INVESTMENT FROM TRU PLANT

One of the UK’s leading plant hirers has added another 30 new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers to its fleet as part of a massive investment in over 300 JCB machines worth nearly £16 million.

Ipswich-based TRU Plant has taken delivery of the latest JCB 540-140 HiViz Loadalls which incorporate JCB’s compact Dieselmax 3.0-litre EU Stage V diesel engine to deliver 5% fuel savings over previous models. Supplied by Watling JCB, they join backhoe loader, rough terrain forklift, Teletruk, site dumper and other telehandler models in the huge fleet of JCB equipment purchased by TRU Plant over the last 18 months.

 

TRU Plant is part of the TRU7 Group – run by Guy Nicholls – which also incorporates haulage, recycling, vehicle hire, waste and recycling and demolition divisions. The Nicholls family has an illustrious history in plant hire having previously established Fork Rent which they sold in 2015.

We are truly passionate about plant hire and the whole team here at TRU7 Group shares our attitude and expertise. Thanks to our resources and, most importantly, the right equipment, we have quickly put TRU Plant on the map as a major player in the hire industry. There are many reasons we choose JCB. We are loyal to the brand which has played a major part in our success, we have a long-standing relationship with the company and the customer care we receive from our dealer Watling JCB is excellent. We’ve been very impressed with the new JCB machines as we strive to invest in the best equipment on the market.

Guy Nicholls | TRU7 Group owner

Guy Nicholls and son Jake set up the TRU Plant hire division in 2018. It now offers an extensive selection of quality plant equipment from its East Anglia base, available for hire nationally. The fleet includes excavators, dumpers, dozers, chippers, telehandlers, lighting towers and ancillary equipment all available on a self-drive or operated basis.

Tru7 dates back to 1927 when Percy Nicholls set up a truck hire business. In addition to TRU Plant, the group now includes Trucks ’R’ Us, Tippers ‘R’ Us, CDC Demolition, TRU Grab and TRU Ag and it employs 160 people at its Suffolk branch.