JCB LANDS BIG DEAL AS A-PLANT ORDERS 1,200 MACHINES

JCB Secures £35 Million Order from A-Plant for 1,200 Machines
JCB has announced one of its largest contracts of the year—a £35 million order from A-Plant, the UK’s largest equipment rental company. This follows last year’s £50 million deal for 1,500 machines, highlighting a long-standing partnership now exceeding 11,000 JCB machines purchased over 25 years.

Deal Highlights:
1,200 machines ordered, including:

JS130 tracked excavators (built in Uttoxeter)

Mini excavators, Loadall telehandlers, and rough terrain forklifts (from JCB’s Rocester and Cheadle plants)

JCB site dumpers

All units will be supplied by Greenshields JCB, an official dealer.

Power Products Milestone:
For the first time, A-Plant has ordered a range of JCB generators developed by the former Broadcrown business (now JCB Power Products).

Almost 40 generator sets featuring JCB LiveLink for Power have been purchased—enough to power two hospitals or 1,000 homes.

Strategic Impact:
Strengthens JCB’s market leadership in UK and Ireland

Supports multiple JCB factories in Staffordshire

Reinforces A-Plant’s investment in cutting-edge, reliable, and eco-friendly equipment

Executive Commentary:
Dan Thompstone, JCB UK & Ireland Sales Director:
“This massive order cements our valued relationship with A-Plant and demonstrates the success of our ongoing innovation and customer support.”

Asif Latief, A-Plant Marketing Director:
“We are committed to offering the most advanced, efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The addition of JCB generators to our fleet is a significant step forward.”

About A-Plant:
Part of FTSE 100 Ashtead Group plc

Operates 150+ service centres across the UK

Employs over 3,000 people

Serves 30,000+ customers across diverse sectors including construction, utilities, public sector, and events

Product Excellence:
The JCB Loadall range includes models powered by the 55kW Ecomax engine, compliant with latest emissions standards without requiring DPF or SCR (AdBlue), offering fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance.