Diggerland UK reports that it is taking delivery of JCB 3CX Plus backhoe loaders at all four of its UK parks – Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire – over the coming weeks.
To celebrate the arrival of the first 2025 model at Diggerland Yorkshire, the park teamed up with an events company to wrap the backhoe in a balloon installation, as shown above.
The new JCB 3CX Plus models has an 81kW engine, Power Shift transmission and air conditioning. According to Diggerland bosses, they are as ideal for ‘interactive visitor experiences’ as they are for operational use.
At Diggerland, the JCB 3CX is more than just a machine; it’s an experience. Any visitor between 90cm and 110cm can ride along with a responsible adult. Those over 110cm can take the controls themselves, driving the machine around a specially-designed course. All sessions are supervised by park marshals and supported by built-in safety restrictors to ensure a secure and enjoyable ride.
The new machines also enhance Diggerland’s adult experience days, which include both group and individual JCB 3CX sessions. Open to those aged 17 and over, these structured, hands-on experiences provide visitors with a chance to operate real heavy machinery in a professionally supervised setting. Stag/hen dos and corporate bonding outings are target markets here, along with anyone with digger driving on their bucket list.
Hugh Edeleanu, chairman of Diggerland, said: "The arrival of the 2025 model JCB 3CX Plus machines represents our ongoing commitment to innovation, safety, and immersive guest experiences. These state-of-the-art diggers embody the unique spirit of Diggerland, bringing real machinery within reach of the public in a fun, safe, and family-focused environment."
