Machinery: Machines of 2017 in six categories

JCB received two awards, and were one of the big winners at the recent Machine of the Year 2017 Awards.
Machinery: Machines of 2017 in six categories
Thu, 09 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
Jason Webb

The 8000 Series JCB Fastrac received the award in the 280-400 horse power tractor category, and the JCB Agripro Loadall telescopic handler secured the accolade in the handling section.

The awards were handed out at the prestigious Sima show in Paris, where the brand new products made their international show debuts.

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