
Bennie Equipment invest in New JCB 525-60E Electric Telehandler
Bennie Equipment announce that they are one of the first U.K. companies to purchase the new totally electric 6m/2.5 tonne telehandler. Within minutes after the official launch on the 18th November 2020, Bennie Equipment placed an order. The JCB 525-60E has been completely redesigned with new running gear, utilising a 96v lithium-ion battery pack, while dealing out the same performance as it’s diesel powered variant. The onboard charger can recharge the telehandler overnight from a standard 230 volt 16 amp outlet, coupled with the JCB Fast Charge remote three phase charger, which allows for an 80% charge in 60 minutes, or full recharge from empty to full in 2.5 hours. Jason McNally, Manging Director at Bennie Equipment could immediately see the benefits of the new JCB all electric...