Ayrshire-based Tom Grant Plant Hire is the proud new owner a brand new JCB 26C-1, part of the new series of JCB 2.5-tonne mini excavators unveiled in 2024. Supplied by Scot JCB, the new model boasts a redesigned cab, improved dig-end geometry and electro-proportional auxiliary, swing and dozer controls. Weighing in at 2,675kg, with an overall width of just 1,500mm, it is powered by an EU Stage V engine.
Director Tom Grant commented: “I’ve had JCB 8026 models over the years, so it was a natural choice to upgrade to this new model. The 26C-1 is a good, strong, stable machine and has a lot of power for its size. It’s a good looking, well built, high quality mini excavator.
“We work with all sorts of customers, from small landscapers to large construction companies and everything in between. Projects include highways work, utilities, forestry and wind farms. We are general plant hirers so we require a fleet that can support a wide variety of applications for all our customers. For us, JCB fits the bill. It offers everything from compact equipment up to heavy duty excavators, all backed by the superb support from Scot JCB.”
Founded in 1997, Tom Grant Plant Hire provides a range of services including plant hire, operated plant hire and transport hire throughout Glasgow and Ayrshire. It offers a wide range of industrial machinery to perform small or large commercial projects, supported by PTS registered operators.
