JCB backhoes have been turning heads on construction sites for 75 years. Yet few have made quite the impact of a brand new 3CX PRO model digging up a storm across Scotland.
Paint it black
GBSS Civils & Plant Hire has relied on JCB equipment for nearly three decades. Established in 1994 as George Burns Plant Hire, the independent family business is run by husband-and-wife team George and Fiona Burns. Now operating separate plant hire and civil engineering divisions, the company runs a fleet of 75 machines and offers a full range of services including plant hire, groundworks, pre-construction advice, construction, commissioning and maintenance works across the private and public sectors.
Its latest purchase is a genuine showstopper – a new JCB 3CX Pro backhoe loader, finished in bold black with striking red and gold accents. It is not just its striking livery that turns heads, it’s the exceptional performance it delivers too.
Replacing a limited edition JCB 70th Anniversary backhoe loader, the new 3CX Pro has been fully utilised since delivery, working on a large-scale school building and housing development project in East Calder. The versatile backhoe supplied by dealer Scot JCB is carrying out stockpiling, loading, excavating and cleaning duties on site with interchangeable bucket, pallet fork and sweeper attachments.
Operator Challenge
The machine's operator is Sandy Morgan. It would always have taken something special to prize him from the controls of his previous machine - a JCB 70th anniversary limited edition backhoe loader in which he amassed nearly 10,000 hours at the controls.
Sandy said: "The JCB 3CX Eco 70th anniversary model was a nice machine to operate, and looked great with the iconic red wheels, buckets and white cab. It was very reliable, had great all-round performance and has proven to be hugely versatile around this large jobsite.
“And while I was more than happy with that model, this new JCB 3CX Pro is even better equipped, has more performance, particularly with its top speed and stability on the road, which can reach 50kph.