14/10/2026
COMPACT BY DESIGN. ELECTRIC BY CHOICE.
A look at two of the latest JCB additions to the fleet at M J Troup Plant Hire, based in Callington, Cornwall.
Specialising in Plant Hire and Groundworks across Cornwall, M J Troup has invested in a JCB 8008E Micro Excavator and JCB HTD-5E Tracked Dumpster, both part of the growing JCB E-TECH range.
Working as a pair, these compact electric machines offer a practical solution for excavation and material handling, particularly where access is restricted and noise and exhaust emissions need to be kept to a minimum.
JCB 8008E | Electric Micro Excavator
🟡 700mm wide with tracks retracted, ideal for restricted access and narrow entrances.
⚫️ 1.69m maximum digging depth and 3.11m maximum digging reach.
🟡 9.3kN bucket tearout force, delivering impressive digging capability for its compact dimensions.
⚡️9.9kWh battery capacity, designed to support a typical day's work.
⚫️ Zero exhaust emissions at point of use, with significantly reduced noise compared with its diesel equivalent.
JCB HTD-5E | Electric Tracked Dumpster
🟡 500kg carrying capacity for efficient movement of excavated material and aggregates.
⚫️ 706mm machine width, allowing access through narrow spaces.
🟡 1.45m high tip discharge clearance, suitable for loading skips and higher sided containers.
⚡️ Electric tracked drive, providing controlled manoeuvrability across confined sites.
⚫️ Low-noise operation and zero exhaust emissions at point of use, opening up opportunities for indoor and noise-sensitive work.
Together, they demonstrate how electric machinery can offer genuine commercial advantages across Groundworks, Construction, Landscaping and Plant Hire, while retaining the practical capabilities Operators depend upon.
The purchase was supported by Paul Butcher, Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager for Cornwall, who has been part of the Holt JCB team for 20 years. His extensive JCB product knowledge, understanding of the local market and longstanding relationships with customers across Cornwall make him a valued source of advice when selecting machinery to meet their operational requirements.
Our thanks to Mat and Sam Troupe, and also their team at M J Troup & Son for choosing JCB and Holt JCB. We look forward to seeing both machines earning their keep across your projects.
📍As the appointed JCB Dealer for South Wales and the South West of England we want to support your business. We welcome a conversation about your site application needs and protecting your JCB investment.
🟡 View Our JCB Range: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/new-machines/overview
🎤 Speak To Your Local Holt JCB Territory Sales Manager: https://www.holtjcb.co.uk/contact/new-machines-contact
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