Surrey-based J Devine Group has just purchased three JS130 models and has achieved between 6.5-8.1 litres/hour fuel use on the machines at a house building project.

The T4i-compliant, 91hp JCB Ecomax engine are fitted with LiveLink telematics fleet management systems to enable J Devine to fully analyse every aspect of performance.

J Devine plant manager, Tim Brackley said: “We purchased the JCB machines following a successful demonstration period during which they proved extremely reliable and their fuel consumption was impressive.

“The spec was exactly what we needed and the feedback from the operators was excellent so we placed the order.

“To date the three machines are averaging between 6.5 – 8.1 litres per hour.

“If they maintain those rates we will be absolutely delighted. No one is quite sure what the future holds regarding carbon emissions, but the figures on these models are also good and we are pleased to have invested in machines at the forefront in technology to keep us ahead of the game.”