Staffordshire digger-maker JCB has secured its biggest fleet deal to date for its brand new electric mini excavator 鈥 just weeks after going into full production.

The company鈥檚 first-ever electric diggers are coming off the assembly line at JCB Compact Products in Cheadle, Staffordshire, with orders rolling in from customers from across Europe and North America.

Now JCB has announced that A-Plant 鈥 one of the 海角视频鈥檚 leading equipment rental companies 鈥 has invested a fleet of 10 of the electric machines in a deal worth more than 拢350,000.

Yvette Henshall-Bell, JCB鈥檚 group managing director for global major accounts, said: 鈥淛CB鈥檚 electric mini excavator is taking the industry by storm and we are delighted that A-Plant is leading the way by placing the largest order to date for this innovative product.鈥

Dave Harris, business development director for A-Plant, said the investment was indicative of the company鈥檚 commitment to purchase a growing range of low or zero carbon products from key suppliers.

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He said: 鈥淎-Plant is at the forefront of equipment hire in the 海角视频 and we pride ourselves on offering the most comprehensive, innovative and sustainable equipment in the industry.

鈥淓ach year we invest millions of pounds in new innovative products to ensure that our customers hire the most reliable, safe and environmentally friendly equipment available and we are excited to be taking the lead on electrification with our new fleet of electric JCB excavators, we鈥檙e sure the new fleet will be extremely popular with customers.鈥

The new machines allow contractors to work inside buildings, in emissions and noise-sensitive inner city areas and in tunnels or underground, without having to install exhaust extraction equipment.

Dave added: 鈥淥ver the past year, we have witnessed significant customer demand for sustainable construction equipment and have made this a key focus of the company鈥檚 investment strategy.

鈥淭his year we have invested over 拢4 million low or zero carbon equipment and are proud to be able to deliver the latest, sustainable options to customers.鈥