9 MAY 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® $39 Million Contract for Loaders JCB North America secured the bid for the U.S. Marine Corp’s MultiTerrain Loader Replacement program and was awarded a contract to supply up to 206 of its 3TS-8T Teleskid telescopic compact track loaders. The Teleskid features a telescoping boom with a hinge pin height of 13 feet, 3 inches, more than 2 feet higher than most conventional skid steers. The loader has a rated operating capacity of up to 3700 pounds and a travel speed of 7.8 mph. Compared to a conventional skid steer or compact track loader, the Teleskid offers side-door entry which increases visibility and enhances safety by providing a quick and obstacle-free exit rather than forcing the operator to enter and exit over the front of the machine and attachment. Chris Giorgianni, vice president of product for JCB North America said, “This contract demonstrates the quality and versatility of our machines, which are designed to meet the most demanding and challenging environments, whether it’s supporting the military mission or allowing our commercial customer to just get the job done. We are honored to support the Marine Corps and all branches of the U.S. military in their vital work of protecting and serving our country and its allies.” The contract also includes a selection of attachments. The Teleskid is designed, engineered, and manufactured in Savannah, Georgia, which also produces the commercial machine sold globally. The military and commercial versions of the JCB Teleskid are nearly identical. For a link to this website, visit this page at: worldwidedrillingresource.com Marine Corps Teleskid is shown on the right. The typical commercial version, on which it is based, is on the left.
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