One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors was at the front of the queue when it came to purchasing seven new JCB 370X excavators. The machines were among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to roll off the production line.
South Wales-based Walters Group ordered the brand new machines to work predominantly on a series of highway earthworks projects. Supplied by dealer Holt JCB, the first three of these heavy-duty earthmovers have jumped straight into action. They join a further three 220X models in the Walters Group’s significant JCB excavator order.
Walters Group chief operating officer, Huw Richards said: “The JCB 370X looks an extremely impressive excavator, and having gone through extensive testing pre-launch, we look forward to their introduction into our fleet. Options to buy excavators made in the UK are somewhat limited and we are keen to support JCB as it introduces an X Series model in the medium sized excavator category.
“We know we can rely on our dealer Holt JCB with whom we have a long-established relationship. The team understands how critical uptime and performance is to our business.”
Founded in 1982, Walters Group has workshops and offices in Aberdare and Avonmouth. The company delivers nationwide civil engineering predominantly focused on earthworks, demolition, quarrying services as well as plant hire. Walters Group runs one of the largest independently owned plant fleets in the UK, supported by its own extensive pool of operators and maintenance personnel.
