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JCB reveals the 403E - its first all-electric loader

Building on its zero-emission strategy, JCB has added to its E-Tech battery range with the launch of the 403E compact loader. Toby Whatley has a first drive.

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
clock 鈥� 5 min read
The 403E is JCB's first all-electric loader
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The 403E is JCB's first all-electric loader

JCB has made no secret of its plans to expand its E-Tech all-electric range of compact construction and handling machinery. Aligning with the automotive sector with the removal of internal combustion engines,...

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