Review: JCB's electric 525-60E telehandler put to the test

As the buzz around electrification of farm machines marches on, the latest manufacturer to join the fray is JCB with its 525-60E telehandler. To see what the battery powered loader is capable of, Alex Heath put it to work on a range of tasks on a beef unit and a potato grading line.

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Review: JCB's electric 525-60E telehandler put to the test

As the buzz around electrification of farm machines marches on, the latest manufacturer to join the fray is JCB with its 525-60E telehandler. To see what the battery powered loader is capable of, Alex...

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