A leading provider of logistics, construction and maintenance services has bought two of the first JCB 145XR tracked excavators in Scotland.

Purchased by The Malcolm Group, the 145XR reduced tailswing excavator is the latest addition to the JCB X Series range and is designed to deliver the same performance as the conventional 140X, in a compact design with a 27% shorter tailswing.

Supplied by Scot JCB, the pair of 145XR tracked excavators join a range of JCB equipment in the company’s extensive fleet including tracked excavators, wheeled excavators, backhoe loaders, telehandlers, compaction rollers, site dumpers, forklifts and scissor lifts.

The Malcolm Group CEO, Andrew Malcolm said: "The relationship we’ve built with Scot JCB is a key factor as to why we continue to choose JCB machines. Their reliable back up and their understanding of our operational needs set JCB apart from the competition.

“Our JCB machines are used year-round for a variety of applications including construction, quarrying, recycling and general site maintenance. We chose the JCB 145XR for its zero tailswing capability, which allows safe and efficient operation in confined spaces. The performance has been excellent. Our operators describe it as a very comfortable machine with plenty of power. The zero tailswing design is particularly valued for its ability to work in restricted areas safely.”

The JCB 145XR reduced tailswing model builds on the success of JCB’s larger 245XR, delivering impressive performance in a compact design with a minimal counterweight swing. The 145XR’s ultra-tight slew radius makes it an ideal machine for working within a highway carriageway, or on confined urban job sites.

The Malcolm Group has a proud history spanning more than a century, with its origins dating back to the early 1900s. From modest beginnings as a family-run business, the company has grown into one of the UK’s leading providers of logistics, construction and maintenance services. Today, the Group operates across a wide range of sectors, delivering integrated solutions in logistics, rail freight, construction and civil engineering, quarrying, waste management and plant hire.

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For further information contact: Nigel Chell, JCB Press Office

Tel: 01889 593592 E-mail: nigel.chell@jcb.com www.jcb.com