plant hire brand
JCB
The default British plant make and the one hire customers ask for by name. Fleets buy JCB because operators already know the controls, parts turn up quickly and residual values hold, which matters more to a hire business than any single spec on the sheet.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Built in
England (Rocester, Staffordshire)
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
The most widely stocked plant brand in British hire fleets, with dealer and parts coverage nationwide.
What JCB builds
JCB model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| 3CX and 4CX | Backhoe loaders, the machine most people picture |
| Loadall | Telescopic handlers |
| Hydradig | Wheeled excavator built for road and urban work |
Every JCB model on GetBrent
22 models with figures from the maker or an official dealer. Open one for the full specification, photos and how it compares.
JCB 3CX
Wheeled backhoe loader
Operating weight: 8,135kg standard and Contractor, 8,435kg on 3CX Super
Dig depth: 4.24m with standard dipper, up to 5.46m with Extradig
JCB 8018 CTS
1.8 tonne tracked mini excavator
Operating weight: 1,822kg with cab, standard dipper, 18in bucket, full tanks and operator
Dig depth: 2,470mm with dozer blade raised, 2,570mm lowered
JCB Loadall 540-140
Telescopic handler, 4 tonne and 14m class
Operating weight: 10,858kg
Maximum lift height: 13.8m with stabilisers extended
JCB 8008 CTS
a sub-1 tonne micro excavator for confined-space and internal demolition work
Operating weight: 1,006 kg
Dig depth: 1.69 m
JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel
6 tonne swivel-skip site dumper
Operating weight: 4,840kg
Skip capacity (heaped): 3,191 litres
JCB 9T-2
9 tonne payload site dumper
Operating weight: 5,400kg
Payload: 9,000kg
JCB HiLift Tip Dumper
1 tonne high-tip site dumper
Payload: 1,000kg
JCB STH-2S5 Swivel
3 tonne swivel-skip site dumper
Operating weight: 2,390kg
Skip capacity (heaped): 1,615 litres
JCB JS131LC
Tracked excavator
Operating weight: 13,995-14,288kg (30,845-31,499lb)
Engine power: 55kW (74hp)
JCB 535-95
Telescopic handler (telehandler)
Engine power: 55kW (75hp), Stage V compliant
JCB 535-140
Telescopic handler (telehandler)
Maximum lift capacity: 3500kg
Maximum lift height: 13.78m
JCB 8026CTS
Mini excavator, conventional tail swing
Weight class: 2.6 tonne
JCB 19C-1
2 tonne class conventional-tailswing mini excavator
Operating weight: 1910 kg
Dig depth: 2.81 m
JCB 25Z-1
2.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator
Operating weight: 2550 kg
Dig depth: 2.82 m
JCB 35Z-1
3.5 tonne zero-tailswing mini excavator
Operating weight: 3556 kg
Dig depth: 3.48 m
JCB 86C-2
8.6 tonne conventional-tailswing midi excavator
Operating weight: 8600 kg
Dig depth: 4.52 m
JCB 3CX Compact
Compact backhoe loader about 2 m wide
Operating weight: 6070 kg
Dig depth: 5 m
JCB 3T-2
3 tonne payload site dumper with front or swivel tip
Payload: 3000 kg
Operating weight: 2345 kg
JCB 525-60
2.5 tonne, 6 m compact telehandler
Max. Lift Capacity: 2500 kg
Max. Lift Height: 6 m
JCB 16C-1
1.5 tonne micro mini excavator
Operating weight: 1749 kg
Engine power: 11.7 kW
JCB 50Z-2
5 tonne zero tailswing mini excavator
Operating weight: 5030 kg
Engine power: 36 kW
JCB 1T-2
1 tonne high tip site dumper
Payload: 1000 kg
Engine power: 16.1 kW
JCB models compared
The closest matches from other makes, side by side.
- JCB 3CX vs JCB 3CX Compact
- JCB 8018 CTS vs Yanmar ViO17
- JCB Loadall 540-140 vs Merlo TF42.7
- JCB 8008 CTS vs Wacker Neuson ET08
- JCB 6ST-2S5 Swivel vs Wacker Neuson DV90 Dual View Dumper
- JCB 9T-2 vs Mecalac 9MDX
- JCB HiLift Tip Dumper vs Thwaites MACH2001 (1 Tonne Hi Tip)
- JCB STH-2S5 Swivel vs JCB 3T-2
- JCB JS131LC vs Hitachi ZX130LCN-7
- JCB 535-95 vs Manitou MT 625 H
- JCB 535-140 vs JCB Loadall 540-140
- JCB 8026CTS vs Hitachi ZX26U-6CLR
How JCB compares
These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against JCB.
JCB vs Caterpillar
The global heavyweight. In UK hire it shows up most at the larger end and on long-term contract hire, where dealer support and machine availability across a whole project matter more than day-rate.
JCB vs Kubota
The mini excavator most hire fleets standardise on. Reliability and the zero-tail-swing U series are the reasons - on a domestic driveway or a garden job, the ability to slew without catching a wall is worth more than extra breakout force.
JCB vs Takeuchi
Credited with building the first compact excavator, and still a specialist rather than a full-line manufacturer. Operators tend to rate the hydraulics, and fleets buy them where a machine will be worked hard all day.
JCB vs Komatsu
A full-line manufacturer strongest in the mid and heavy excavator classes. Turns up in UK hire mainly through larger fleets and civils contractors rather than local tool-and-plant shops.
UK companies hiring and selling JCB
27 listed companies mention JCB.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.
AJ & MJ
Portsmouth, Drayton · PO6 1**
B & T Plant Hire
Gravesend · DA12 2**
B & T Plant Hire Ltd
Morden · SM4 4**
Compact Plant Sales
Farnham · GU10 5**
Coplant Ltd
Dover · CT15 7**
CW Plant Hire
London · SW18 4**
Instant Power. Reliable Service. With a range of generators from 10kVA to 550kVA and a selection of…
CW Plant Hire
Borehamwood · WD6 2**
Instant Power. Reliable Service. With a range of generators from 10kVA to 550kVA and a selection of…
Fairfax Plant Hire Ltd
Selby · YO8
JCB near you
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Other makes
GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a JCB dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, JCB. The JCB name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.