JCB to Provide Backhoe Loaders to USMC

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) has asked JCB to provide 4CX backhoe loaders, attachments, and operator training over the course of a five-year, $45 million contract. This is the second major contract between JCB and the U.S. Marine Corps, according to the company, following a $39 million agreement for the Multi-Terrain loaders, the militarized version of the JCB Teleskid.

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“We’re proud that, after an extensive evaluation, the Marine Corps has once again selected JCB,” said Richard Fox-Marrs, president/CEO of JCB North America, in a statement. “[W]e value this continued partnership and the confidence placed in our ability to deliver machines that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.”

The 4CX backhoe loader selected for this contract combines mission-ready strength with advanced features tailored for tactical and job site applications.

The 4CX’s side-shift back end with its Powerslide system enables precise side-shift movement of the boom, which according to JCB expands the digging envelope by 10% and allows operators to work efficiently in tight areas or alongside walls and obstacles without needing to reposition the machine.

When stowed, the compact layout reduces overall transport length by more than 4 feet, a 21% space savings.

Equipped with equal-length boom and dipper arms, the 4CX delivers a maximum digging depth of over 14 feet and a swing reach of more than 17 feet. An integrated lifting point in the tipping link further extends the machine’s versatility in material handling applications.