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JCB Equipment Blog — Tips, Guides & Industry News

Practical equipment selection advice, operator tips, and construction industry updates from JCB's application engineering team.

Equipment Tips

Your JCB Backhoe or Excavator Hydraulic Pump Is Weakening: A 5-Step Diagnostic Checklist

Is your JCB 260 or similar machine sluggish? This checklist walks you through validating JCB hydraulic pump health, from checking for metal debris to verifying pressure, before you order a replacement.

Tuesday 28th of April 2026 · Read →
Equipment Tips

JCB Equipment for Your Business: What You Actually Need to Know Before You Buy

An office administrator shares a no-nonsense guide to navigating JCB equipment purchases, from understanding what an excavator really does to avoiding common procurement pitfalls.

Thursday 23rd of April 2026 · Read →
Equipment Tips

How to Drive a Forklift: A 5-Step Checklist for New Operators (From Someone Who Manages the Fleet)

A practical, step-by-step guide for new forklift operators, written from the perspective of an office administrator who's seen what happens when training is rushed. Learn the pre-shift checks, basic maneuvers, and common mistakes to avoid.

Thursday 23rd of April 2026 · Read →