Today marks exactly 80 years since Joseph Cyril Bamford CBE founded JCB on October 23 1945 in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
The company began as a one-man workshop building tipping trailers from wartime scrap metal and gradually expanded into construction and agricultural equipment manufacturing.
Limited-Edition Machines
To coincide with the anniversary, JCB has produced 80 machines in limited edition:
40 units of the 4CX PRO DualDrive backhoe loader and 40 units of the 542-70 AGRIPRO Loadall.
Both models feature a black satin finish, yellow detailing, and “80th Edition” markings.
Full details and images of the models are available on the official JCB website.
In addition, the manufacturer announced a £100 million investment at its Rocester headquarters for new production equipment and facility upgrades.
The anniversary marks a factual milestone in the company’s continuous operation since 1945.
Updates, images, and behind-the-scenes content related to the 80th anniversary are being shared on JCB’s official social channels:
