JCB powers up first order for electric diggers

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Equipment rental company A-Plant places order for 10 all-electric, zero emission diggers

Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has announced the biggest deal to date for its first-ever electric digger, just weeks after moving the zero emission machine into full production. Equipment rental...

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