Develops and manufactures over 300 types of construction machinery for construction, agriculture, demolition, recycling and materials handling.
J C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB)
San Antonio (Texas), USA · 22 plants on 4 continentsNew on Amplifa
About JCB
JCB was founded in 1945 by Joseph Cyril Bamford and is a manufacturer of construction machinery with over 300 product types for construction, demolition, agriculture, waste and recycling management as well as materials processing and handling. The product range includes backhoe loaders, tracked and mini excavators (1 to 52 tonnes), telescopic handlers, wheel loaders, tractors (Fastrac), telescopic boom lifts, electric scissor lifts, mini dumpers, generators and OEM driveline solutions with engines (DIESELMAX/ECOMAX, Stage V), axles and Powershift transmissions. Production takes place in 22 plants on four continents; in 2025, a new 400-acre plant in San Antonio (Texas) began series production of hydrogen-powered construction machinery. JCB processes and uses steel, cast iron and aluminium and additionally offers remanufacturing (JCB Reman) and refurbishment programmes for used machines. With more than 20,000 employees and over 750 dealers, the company's machines are in use in over 150 countries.
- Site
- San Antonio (Texas)
- Processes
- Mechanical engineering / manufacturing of construction machinery (over 300 machine types), Remanufacturing (JCB Reman – OEM-approved remanufacturing of components), Refurbishment programme for used machines (108-point inspection), Machine Health Check (condition inspection RED/AMBER/GREEN), OEM driveline solutions: engines, axles, transmissions, integrated powertrains, Machine service/maintenance, Repair, JCB Machine Care (warranty up to 5 years/10,000 h)
- Materials
- Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminium, Remanufacturing, Hydrogen Drive
- Certificates
- Machine Care warranty (up to 5 years / 10,000 h), 108-point inspection (Approved Used), Machine Health Check (RED/AMBER/GREEN)
- Founded
- 1945
- Employees
- >20,000
- Industries
- Construction, Agriculture, Demolition, Waste/Recycling Management, Municipalities/Public Authorities, Emergency Services
- 01
Development & Engineering
- 02
Manufacturing (machines, engines, axles, transmissions)
- 03
Assembly in 22 plants
- 04
Distribution via 750 dealers in over 150 countries
- 05
Service, Remanufacturing & Refurbishment
Materials & Processes
Steel
Base material for frames, attachments and load-bearing structures of the construction machinery.
Cast Iron
Used for engine and driveline components.
Aluminium
Lightweight construction applications in machine components.
Remanufacturing
OEM-approved remanufacturing of components to 'as new' quality using original parts.
Hydrogen Drive
Series production of hydrogen-powered construction machinery (3CX Hydrogen, Hydromax) at the new San Antonio plant.
Locations
San Antonio (Texas)
USANew manufacturing plant for hydrogen-powered construction machinery
Machines & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical engineering / manufacturing of construction machinery (over 300 machine types)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Cast Iron, Aluminium |
| Remanufacturing (JCB Reman – OEM-approved remanufacturing of components)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Metal components |
| Refurbishment programme for used machines (108-point inspection)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Health Check (condition inspection RED/AMBER/GREEN)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| OEM driveline solutions: engines, axles, transmissions, integrated powertrainsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Cast Iron |
15 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backhoe Loader | JCB 3CX / 3CX Hydrogen / 3CX Compact / 1CX / 3CX Sitemaster | – | Excavator arm: max. digging depth 6 m, max. reach 7.9 m, 180° slew range (Hydrogen) | – | – |
| Tractor (Fastrac) | JCB Fastrac 4000 / 6000 / 8000 Series | – | 4-wheel steering (4000), double-differential steering (8000), ISOBUS, full suspension | – | JCB Landpower |
| Telescopic Handler (Loadall) | JCB 542-70 AGRIXTRA / 542-100 AGRIPRO / Agri Compact Telescopic Handler / TM110 | – | – | – | – |
| Tracked Excavator | JCB 370X / 145XR / 1 t mini to 52 t tracked excavator | – | 1 to 52 tonnes operating weight | – | – |
| Mini Excavator | JCB Mini Excavators 1-tonne class | – | – | – | – |
| Wheel Loader | JCB 403 Agri Wheel Loader / Agri Wheel Loaders / Agri Telescopic Wheel Loaders | – | – | – | – |
| Articulated Boom Lift | JCB A45E / A45EH / A60E / A60EH | – | A45: 45 ft class, A60: 60 ft class; fully electric (E) or hybrid (EH) | – | – |
| Electric Scissor Lift | JCB S1932E / S2632E / S2646E / S3246E / S4550E | – | S4550E: max. working height 15.8 m; charging time approx. 8 hours; GPD 750W/30A charger | – | – |
| Mini Dumper (High-Tip Dumpster) | JCB HTD-5 / HTD-5E | – | Payload 500 kg, max. tipping height 1.45 m; 4.5 kW Rekhlo engine, 2-speed chassis | – | – |
| Compact Track Loader | JCB Powerboom Single-Arm Design | – | vertical and radial lift | – | – |
| Diesel Engine (Base Engine) | JCB DIESELMAX / ECOMAX, Stage V | – | – | – | – |
| Axles | JCB Rigid axle / steering axle / Dead Steer Axle | – | up to 15,000 kg (33,069 lbs) dynamic load capacity | – | – |
| Transmission (Powershift) | JCB Powershift transmission / DualTech VT (2-in-1 hydrostatic + Powershift) | – | – | – | – |
| Hydrogen Construction Machinery (Series Version) | JCB Hydromax / 3CX Hydrogen | – | Hydromax: 406,320 mph land speed record | – | new 400-acre factory in San Antonio, Texas |
| Generator | JCB Generators | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Warranty
JCB Service works with original parts and certified processes; JCB Machine Care offers a full warranty of up to 5 years or 10,000 operating hours, which is transferable. Condition inspections are carried out via Machine Health Checks using the traffic-light scheme (RED/AMBER/GREEN), and used machines undergo a 108-point inspection.
| Evidence | JCB |
|---|---|
| Machine Care warranty (up to 5 years / 10,000 h) | |
| 108-point inspection (Approved Used) | |
| Machine Health Check (RED/AMBER/GREEN) |
History
- 1945
Founded by Joseph Cyril Bamford.
- 1953
Invention and market launch of the backhoe loader.
- 1977
Start of pioneering work on the Loadall telescopic handler.
- 1991
Start of Fastrac production at JCB Landpower.
- 2006
JCB Dieselmax sets the diesel land speed record of 350,092 mph.
- 2025
Production of the millionth backhoe loader (January 2025).
JCB Hydromax sets the hydrogen land speed record of 406,320 mph; opening of the new 400-acre plant in San Antonio, Texas.