Buckhurst on line for Edinburgh trams

Carillion is using 30 JCB telescopic handlers on the Edinburgh tram scheme. The company is hiring the machines from Lancashire firm Buckhurst Plant Hire.

Carillion will use Hi-Viz Loadall telescopic handlers on the project at Leith Docks for offloading packages of pipework for gas and water utilities.

Buckhurst bought the new 12.5m 535-125 models as part of a 70 machine deal which also comprises 30 JCB 531-70 Loadalls and 10 JCB 3CX Turbo backhoe loaders.

Several of the machines are currently handling building materials in the development of the new Edinburgh Tram Network.