One of the UK’s leading multi-disciplined contractors has invested in a fleet of seven new JCB 370X excavators – among the first of JCB’s latest X Series models to be produced.

South Wales-based Walters Group has ordered the brand new machines to work predominantly on a series of highway earthworks projects. Supplied by dealer Holt JCB, the first three of these heavy-duty earthmovers have already rolled off the production line at JCB’s Heavy Products factory in Staffordshire and straight into action. They join a further three 220X models in the Walters Group’s significant JCB excavator order.

Walters Group Chief Operating Officer, Huw Richards said: “The JCB 370X looks an extremely impressive excavator, and having gone through extensive testing pre-launch, we look forward to their introduction into our fleet. Options to buy excavators made in the UK are somewhat limited and we are keen to support JCB as it introduces an X Series model in the medium sized excavator category. We know we can rely on our dealer Holt JCB with whom we have a long-established relationship. Their team understands how critical uptime and performance is to our business.

JCB 370X Excavators
The new JCB 370X was unveiled earlier this year delivers 14% more power and can move 4.5 tonnes more material per litre of fuel than competitive models

The new JCB 370X – which was unveiled earlier this year – brings industry leading levels of productivity, durability, and reliability to the 35-40 tonne sector. Powered by a stage V/T4F 240kW (322hp) diesel engine delivering 14% more power, the 370X can move 4.5 tonnes more material per litre of fuel than competitive models.

It features the new JCB UX user interface, with 10” colour touchscreen display and controls, increased hydraulic pressures boost performance in hard digging, and extended service intervals for improved total cost of ownership.

Founded in 1982, Walters Group has workshops and offices in Aberdare and Avonmouth. The company delivers nationwide civil engineering predominantly focused on earthworks, demolition, quarrying services as well as plant hire. Walters Group runs one of the largest independently owned plant fleets in the UK, supported by its own extensive pool of operators and maintenance personnel.