JCB Hydradig 110W Introduction and Deployment in UK Construction
UK-wide · 2016-Present (Launched in 2016)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThe JCB Hydradig 110W was designed from the ground up to address specific challenges in modern construction, particularly in urban and congested environments. Its unique design, with the engine and driveline mounted in the chassis, offers exceptional visibility, stability, and maneuverability. Its deployment in UK projects, such as road building by Eurovia Contracting, demonstrates its effectiveness in improving efficiency and reducing project timelines, contributing to the transformation of UK construction methods.
Key engineering challenges
Operating efficiently and safely in confined urban spaces and on busy construction sites. - Providing a versatile tool-carrying solution for various tasks (digging, lifting, loading, material handling). - Enhancing operator visibility and safety through innovative machine design.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Various construction companies and plant hire firms (e.g., Eurovia Contracting)
- Lead contractor
- Various construction companies
- Lead designers
- JCB
- Project type
- new build | upgrade | refurbishment
- Scale
- Max. Dig Depth: 4.41 m; designed for visibility, stability, maneuverability, mobility, and serviceability.
- Disciplines
- civil; mechanical; construction engineering
- Standards & frameworks
- CE marking, relevant British Standards for construction equipment, CDM Regulations.
Sources: JCB.com (https://www.jcb.com/en-GB/products/machines/hydradig/110w/) - Highways.Today (https://highways.today/2021/02/15/jcb-hydradig-transform-uk/) - Construction Briefing (https://www.constructionbriefing.com/news/jcb-launches-hydradig/1116289.article) - The Construction Index (https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/the-digger-blog/view/eurovia-feels-the-benefit-of-hydradig-versatility)