JCB has struck a deal worth up to $205 million to supply the United States armed forces with 535 machines over the next decade.
The Rocester-based construction equipment manufacturer will supply 437HT wheeled loaders modified for military use to the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
The deal announced yesterday is the third consecutive contract JCB has signed with the USMC.
A number of test machines will be delivered to the USMC later this year, with full production to begin in 2027.
Chris Giorgianni, Vice President of JCB Government & Defense, said: “We are delighted to have secured our third contract in a row from the U.S. Marine Corps as it is testament to the reliability, robustness and suitability of JCB machines in military applications worldwide.”
A $45 million order for militarised 4CX backhoe loaders was announced last summer, following a $39 million deal in 2024 for Multi Terrain Loaders, a military version of JCB’s Teleskid compact tracked loader.
JCB’s defence business has grown significantly over the last decade with almost 10,000 machines sold to militaries around the world.
JCB has been awarded the latest defence contract as part of the Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated-Steering Multi-Purpose (TRAM) vehicle programme.
